ABSTRACT
Exhibit 1.1 highlights the broad spectrum of stakeholders who are involved in the water and wastewater industry. Utility managers are ultimately responsible for making sure that proper water and wastewater services are provided to residents, businesses, industries, and other customers within a community. Water and wastewater employees work in utility operations and administrative-support areas. Utility-governing bodies must ensure that customer interests are understood and that utilities properly address public concerns. Regulatory agencies at the federal, state, and regional levels are charged with the responsibility of ensuring that utilities are protecting the public by appropriately addressing water-quality regulation. The investment community provides capital funding for financing major water and wastewater facilities. Environmental attorneys protect the legal rights of utilities, utility customers, and others who might be affected by water and wastewater operations and services. Vendors and suppliers are active in seeking new and improved equipment,
supplies, and technology to provide service in the most cost-effective manner. The educational community promotes environmental awareness and understanding, and develops the minds and skills of managers and employees for the industry. Consultants assist utilities in addressing financial, economic, management, engineering, and other professional requirements. The public enjoys the positive attributes of our water resources, the benefits of environmental protection, and the promotion of public health. Similarly, the public suffers the consequences when proper attention is not given to these water and wastewater issues.
