User Charge Revenues for Wastewater Treatment Plants--Insufficient to Cover Operation and Maintenance

摘要

Half of the 36 municipal wastewater treatment plants GAO reviewed in 10 States were not raising sufficient funds from their user charge systems to cover operation and maintenance costs. Only 3 of 36 municipalities were setting aside funds to replace treatment plants when they reached the extent of their economical/technological life. Many municipalities indicated that they would return to the Federal Government for replacement funding. GAO is recommending actions to improve administration of the user charge program. GAO also believes the Congress should consider who will be responsible for funding future treatment plant replacement.