August 2025 EMBA Residency Consulting Project

This page provides access to scholarly journal articles, government documents, statistics and News related to Water.

Housed at the UNC School of Government, EFC provides research and tools to help local governments manage environmental services like water, stormwater, and wastewater. Features include financial dashboards and infrastructure planning guides.
*Use this to explore local government utility rate data and innovative financing models*

County government

The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power approximately 2,000 towns and cities nationwide.

American Water Works Association is an international non-profit, scientific and educational association founded to improve water quality and supply. AWWA and APPA offer research, toolkits, and regulatory insights specific to public utilities. Topics include energy efficiency, rate structure models, and community engagement strategies. *Use this to see examples from peer organizations and emerging utility trends*

GFOA offers best practice guidelines on budgeting, financial reporting, utility rate-setting, and capital planning for local governments.
*Use this to support recommendations related to public financial management and sustainability*