Water Utility Benchmarking

Author : Sanford Berg
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843392729

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Water Utility Benchmarking by Sanford Berg Pdf

Benchmarking is essential for those developing and implementing water policy. If decision-makers do not know where they have been or where they are, it would seem to be impossible to set reasonable targets for future performance. Information on water/sewerage system (WSS) operations, investments, and outputs is essential for good management and oversight. This book is designed to help decision makers identify the data required for performance comparisons over time and across water utilities, to understand the strengths and limitations of alternative benchmarking methodologies, and to perform (or commission) benchmark studies. This book provides an overview of the strengths and limitations of different methodologies for making performance comparisons over time and across water utilities (metric benchmarking). In addition, it identifies ways to determine the robustness of performance rankings. Current benchmarking activities in Latin America, Asia, Africa, Central Europe/Asia, and OECD nations are summarized. Five basic approaches to benchmarking characterize current studies: Core indicators and a summary or overall performance Indicator (partial metric method), Performance scores based on production or cost estimates (“total” methods), Performance relative to a model company (engineering approach), Process benchmarking, and Customer survey benchmarking. This volume is of interest to the water professionals, water utility managers and senior staff of regulatory agencies, professionals in related government agencies, and consultants. Visit the IWA WaterWiki to read and share material related to this title: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/InfrastructureRegulationStateOwnedEnterprisesVsInvestor-ownedInfrastructureOperators

Author : Enrique Cabrera Jr,Peter Dane,Scott Haskins,Heimo Theuretzbacher-Fritz
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843391982

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Benchmarking Water Services by Enrique Cabrera Jr,Peter Dane,Scott Haskins,Heimo Theuretzbacher-Fritz Pdf

Benchmarking has become a key tool in the water industry to promote and achieve performance targets for utilities. The use of this tool for performance improvement through systematic search and adaptation of leading practices, has expanded globally during the past decade. Many ongoing projects worldwide aim to address different needs and objectives, in varying contexts, with outstanding results and impact. Benchmarking Water Services provides valuable information to everyone interested in benchmarking in the water industry. The text is aimed at utilities considering joining a benchmarking project, experienced practitioners in charge of organizing a benchmarking exercise, consultants, regulators and researchers. The document is presented with a clear practice oriented approach and can be used as a how-to-benchmark guide presented from different perspectives (participants, organizers, supervising bodies). Readers will gain practical insight on real life benchmarking practices and will benefit from the experiences gained in some of the leading benchmarking projects of the water industry (including the IWA-WSAA benchmarking efforts, the European Benchmarking Co-operation and the several benchmarking projects carried out in Austria and Central Europe). The manual also presents the new IWA Benchmarking Framework, which aims to harmonize the terms used to describe benchmarking and performance indicators practices in the water industry, guaranteeing a more fluent and efficient communication. This Manual of Best Practice is edited by the IWA Specialist Group on Benchmarking and Performance Assessment, and co-published by AWWA and IWA Publishing. Praise for Benchmarking Water Services: "The continual trend of conceptual to specifics throughout the book provides for an educational experience each time the book is either casually perused or carefully studied." "The authors (Cabrera, Haskins and Fritiz) diligently pursue the focus of improvement." "Benchmarking Water Services is an in depth and practical ‘must have’ guide for any utility currently engaged in or planning to develop a benchmarking process" - Gregory M. Baird (2012) Benchmarking: An International Journal 19:2. More information about the book can be found on the Water Wiki in an article written by the author: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/TheNewIWABenchmarkingFramework A Spanish language version of this book is available as a free eBook: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/eBookTitlesfromIWAPublishingFreetoDownload-Volume2#HBenchmarkingParaServiciosdeAgua

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Municipal water supply
ISBN : 9715616488

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2007 Benchmarking and Data Book of Water Utilities in India by Asian Development Bank Pdf

Author : Caroline van den Berg,Alexander Danilenko
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821385887

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The IBNET Water Supply and Sanitation Performance Blue Book by Caroline van den Berg,Alexander Danilenko Pdf

This book aims to raise awareness of how the International Benchmarking Network of Water and Sanitation Utilities (IBNET)can help utilities identify ways to improve urban water and wastewater services. It provides an introduction to benchmarking and to the objectives, scope and focus of IBNET and describes some of its recent achievements. The methodology and data behind IBNET are elaborated, and an overview of IBNET results and country data are presented.

Author : Helena Alegre,Jaime M. Baptista,Enrique Cabrera Jr,Francisco Cubillo,Patricia Duarte,Wolfram Hirner,Wolf Merkel,Renato Parena
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780406329

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Performance Indicators for Water Supply Services by Helena Alegre,Jaime M. Baptista,Enrique Cabrera Jr,Francisco Cubillo,Patricia Duarte,Wolfram Hirner,Wolf Merkel,Renato Parena Pdf

The IWA Performance Indicator System for water services is now recognized as a worldwide reference. Since it first appearance in 2000, the system has been widely quoted, adapted and used in a large number of projects both for internal performance assessment and metric benchmarking. Water professionals have benefited from a coherent and flexible system, with precise and detailed definitions that in many cases have become a standard. The system has proven to be adaptable and it has been used in very different contexts for diverse purposes. The Performance Indicators System can be used in any organization regardless of its size, nature (public, private, etc.) or degree of complexity and development. The third edition of Performance Indicators for Water Supply Services represents a further improvement of the original manual. It contains a reviewed and consolidated version of the indicators, resulting from the real needs of water companies worldwide that were expressed during the extensive field testing of the original system. The indicators now properly cover bulk distribution and the needs of developing countries, and all definitions have been thoroughly revised. The confidence grading scheme has been simplified and the procedure to assess the results- uncertainty has been significantly enhanced. In addition to the updated contents of the original edition, a large part of the manual is now devoted to the practical application of the system. Complete with simplified step-by-step implementation procedures and case studies, the manual provides guidelines on how to adapt the IWA concepts and indicators to specific contexts and objectives. This new edition of Performance Indicators for Water Supply Services is an invaluable reference source for all those concerned with managing the performance of the water supply industry, including those in the water utilities as well as regulators, policy-makers and financial agencies.

Author : Alexander Danilenko,Caroline van den Berg,Berta Macheve,L. Joe Moffitt
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464802775

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The IBNET Water Supply and Sanitation Blue Book 2014 by Alexander Danilenko,Caroline van den Berg,Berta Macheve,L. Joe Moffitt Pdf

Well-run water utilities play an important role in ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity. Consumers need reliable access to high quality and affordable water and sanitation services. To deliver these basic services efficiently and effectively requires high-performing utilities that are able to respond to urban growth, to connect with the poor, and to improve wastewater disposal practices. The International Benchmarking Network for Water and Sanitation Utilities of the World Bank's Water and Sanitation Program (IBNET) has been involved in water sector monitoring since 1997. IBNET works to improve utility performance through enhanced sharing of critical knowledge and expertise, to expand access to comparative data among utilities globally, and to promote best practice among water supply and sanitation providers. By delivering access to technical and financial information on utility performance, IBNET enables key stakeholders to do their jobs better: utility managers and employees can identify areas for improvement; governments can monitor and adjust sector policies and programs; regulators can ensure that customers get value; investors can identify viable markets and opportunities for creating value; and customer groups and NGOs can exercise 'voice' in an informed way. The IBNET Water Supply and Sanitation Blue Book 2014 summarizes the water sector status from 2006 to 2011. Since 2006, municipal water performance has improved despite accelerated urbanization and the impacts of triple crises (food, fuel, and financial). Overall coverage has increased and piped water and wastewater services became accessible to more people. An increasing number of utilities now actively handle the water billing, collection, and water management through metering. IBNET tools, such as data collection instruments and protocols, the IBNET database, and the IBNET tariff database, enable enhanced sharing of information on close to 4,500 utilities from more than 130 countries and territories.

Author : Awwa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1625762658

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2017 Awwa Utility Benchmarking: Performance Management for Water and Wastewater by Awwa Pdf

Utility managers can use the data and analyses in this report to determine how their utility's performance compares to the water or wastewater industry in five areas of operations: Organizational Development, Customer Relations, Business Operations, Water Operations, and Wastewater Operations.

Author : Awwa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1647171059

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2022 AWWA Utility Benchmarking by Awwa Pdf

Aggregate benchmarking data provides one framework for an individual utility to track its goals and improvement. Use of benchmarking data, or initiating the process of performance measurement, can be key to performance improvement. Efficient and effective improvements are necessary for utilities to meet customer expectations, manage rates, and meet more stringent regulations. AWWA's Utility Benchmarking publication allows utility managers to use data and analyses to determine how their utility's performance compares to the water or wastewater industry. The report includes performance indicators for five areas of operations: Organizational Development, Customer Relations, Business Operations, Water Operations, and Wastewater Operations. Metrics You Can Use: Water and wastewater utility managers need useful metrics to gauge how their organization is currently performing, and to set reasonable targets for future performance. The benchmarking data and analyses in this report are chosen for their usefulness in helping utilities track and improve both operational efficiency and managerial effectiveness. Benchmarks for All Operations: Utility Managers can use the data and analyses in this report to determine how their utility's performance compares to the water or wastewater industry in five area of operations: Organizational Development, Customer Relations, Business Operations, Water Operations, and Wastewater Operations. The report provides benchmarking data for 58 key performance indicators. Compare Your Utility: Aggregate data are provided from 38 US states, two Canadian provinces, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico. Participating utilities range in size from under 10,000 population served to over 500,000 population served, summarizing performance data for the fiscal year 2021. Where data are available, historical trends from previous AWWA utility benchmarking surveys are also provided.

Author : AWWA Staff
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1613000197

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Benchmarking Performance Indicators for Water and Wastewater Utilities by AWWA Staff Pdf

Author : Angela K. Lafferty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Benchmarking (Management)
ISBN : 158321366X

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Benchmarking Performance Indicators for Water and Wastewater Utilities by Angela K. Lafferty Pdf

Utilizing the 22 performance indicators described in "Selection and Definition of Performance Indicators for Water and Wastewater Utilities," published in 2003, this report presents the summary and comparative analyses on each performance indicator. The data helps utilities improve their operational efficiency and effectiveness plus helps them see where they stand in relation to their industry peer group.

Author : Roger Patrick,Christine Kozlosky
Publisher : Amer Water Works Assn
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1583214267

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Benchmarking Water Utility Customer Relations Best Practices by Roger Patrick,Christine Kozlosky Pdf

This project had three primary objectives, all with the ultimate goal of improving customer satisfaction and utility efficiency: 1. To identify customer relations best practices from other relevant organizations; 2. To identify metrics for both internal performance tracking and external comparison; 3. To develop tools that will enable water utilities to improve customer relations. Case studies are presented on many of the best performing organizations, as well as “mini case studies” focused on best practices in specific functions. This project had three primary objectives, all with the ultimate goal of improving customer satisfaction and utility efficiency: 1. To identify customer relations best practices from other relevant organizations; 2. To identify metrics for both internal performance tracking and external comparison; 3. To develop tools that will enable water utilities to improve customer relations. Case studies are presented on many of the best performing organizations, as well as “mini case studies” focused on best practices in specific functions.

Author : Awwa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1647170303

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2020 Awwa Utility Benchmarking: Performance Management for Water and Wastewater by Awwa Pdf

Aggregate benchmarking data provides one framework for an individual utility to track its goals and improvement. Use of benchmarking data, or initiating the process of performance measurement, can be key to performance improvement. Efficient and effective improvements are necessary for utilities to meet customer expectations, manage rates, and meet more stringent regulations. AWWA's Utility Benchmarking publication allows utility managers to use data and analyses to determine how their utility's performance compares to the water or wastewater industry. The report includes performance indicators for five areas of operations: Organizational Development, Customer Relations, Business Operations, Water Operations, and Wastewater Operations. Metrics you can use Water and wastewater utility managers need useful metrics to gauge how their organization is currently performing, and to set reasonable targets for future performance. The benchmarking data and analyses in this report are chosen for their usefulness in helping utilities track and improve both operational efficiency and managerial effectiveness. Benchmarks for all operations Utility Managers can use the data and analyses in this report to determine how their utility's performance compares to the water or wastewater industry in five area of operations: Organizational Development, Customer Relations, Business Operations, Water Operations, and Wastewater Operations. The report provides benchmarking data for 58 key performance indicators. Compare your utility Aggregate data are provided from 38 US states, two Canadian provinces, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico. Participating utilities range in size from under 10,000 population served to over 500,000 population served, summarizing performance data for the fiscal year 2018. Where data are available, historical trends from previous AWWA utility benchmarking surveys are also provided.

Author : Awwa (American Water Works Association),AWWA Staff,American Water Works Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12
Category : Benchmarking (Management)
ISBN : 1583219315

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2011 Benchmarking Performance Indicators for Water and Wastewater Utilities by Awwa (American Water Works Association),AWWA Staff,American Water Works Association Pdf

Updated from the 2007 Survey (9781583215739), this report lets you compare your water or wastewater utility with other US utilities in 34 key areas of operations, management, business, and customer service. 12 additional key benchmarks are provided in the 2011 update than in the 2007 update. Data is from 2011.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1583215069

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Benchmarking Performance Indicators for Water and Wastewater Utilities by Anonim Pdf

This is an annual update to the larger and more comprehensive 2005 publication, Benchmarking Indicators for Water and Wastewater Utilities: Survey Data and Analyses Report (ISBN 1-58321-366-x) Data is collected from water and wastewater utilties in 22 key areas of operations and management. The data provide benchmarks to help utilities improve their operational efficiency and effectiveness. Utility managers use this information to determine where their utility performance resides within the industry peer group.

Author : Awwa
Publisher : American Water Works Association
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1647170680

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2021 AWWA Utility Benchmarking: Performance Management for Water and Wastewater by Awwa Pdf

Aggregate benchmarking data provides one framework for an individual utility to track its goals and improvement. Use of benchmarking data, or initiating the process of performance measurement, can be key to performance improvement. Efficient and effective improvements are necessary for utilities to meet customer expectations, manage rates, and meet more stringent regulations. AWWA's Utility Benchmarking publication allows utility managers to use data and analyses to determine how their utility's performance compares to the water or wastewater industry. The report includes performance indicators for five areas of operations: Organizational Development, Customer Relations, Business Operations, Water Operations, and Wastewater Operations. Metrics you can use Water and wastewater utility managers need useful metrics to gauge how their organization is currently performing, and to set reasonable targets for future performance. The benchmarking data and analyses in this report are chosen for their usefulness in helping utilities track and improve both operational efficiency and managerial effectiveness. Benchmarks for all operations Utility Managers can use the data and analyses in this report to determine how their utility's performance compares to the water or wastewater industry in five area of operations: Organizational Development, Customer Relations, Business Operations, Water Operations, and Wastewater Operations. The report provides benchmarking data for 58 key performance indicators. Compare your utility Aggregate data are provided from 38 US states, two Canadian provinces, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico. Participating utilities range in size from under 10,000 population served to over 500,000 population served, summarizing performance data for the fiscal year 2020. Where data are available, historical trends from previous AWWA utility benchmarking surveys are also provided.