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User Guide for the Financing Alternatives Comparison Tool

The Financing Alternatives Comparison Tool (FACT) is a financial analysis tool that helps identify the most cost-effective method to fund a wastewater or drinking water management project. This tool produces a comprehensive analysis that compares various financing options by incorporating financing, regulatory, and other important costs.

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