TFTT Report

Truth from the Tap has two new resources available – a backgrounder and infographic – that highlight the many benefits of water system consolidation. The infographic is a compilation of compelling quotes from various industry experts, reinforcing why consolidation improves customer outcomes and leads to a more just and equitable water future for all. The backgrounder provides a deeper dive into the benefits of water system consolidation, including:

• Improved Water Quality: Larger systems consistently report fewer Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) violations, contrasting sharply with smaller systems that face unique challenges that lead to higher violation rates.
• Lower Costs: Through economies of scale, better access to capital and more stable revenue management, larger systems can spread fixed costs across a broader customer base, resulting in lower monthly residential bills for consumers.

Regulated, private water companies are a vital part of the solution, offering superior water quality and significant private capital investments in infrastructure. These new resources underscore how system consolidation offers a powerful solution to address the challenges of America’s fragmented water grid. The backgrounder is available for PDF download here, and the infographic is available for PDF download here. And all resources are available in the TFTT toolkit.