Development and Management of Water Facilities for Small Communities

摘要

The objective of the conference was to provide a forum for exchange of information and for discussion of issues and problems related to providing water for small communities and rural areas. Participants included owners and managers of water systems, elected and appointed officials, state and federal management personnel, and members of the scientific community. Presentations and discussion focused on the current state of water facilities, availability and protection of water supplies, organization of delivery systems, regionalization of systems, available resources for planning and development, rural water associations and management and financial analysis.