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Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center

A Decision-Maker's Guide to Alternative Service Delivery Options for Public Utility Projects

This EFAB report examines the potential of financing alternatives, including public-private partnerships, to help address the significant ongoing monetary challenges associated with water infrastructure projects.

The report provides a step-by-step process to help officials consider and determine an optimal approach to their infrastructure challenges given their individual circumstances.

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