Public Outreach

From weather advisories to water and sewer bills, ways to save water, customer service,

general news and watershed protection, most water systems around the country have

implemented some type of a public outreach program.

These programs are designed to educate customers about water systems’ involvement in

different functions, projects and efforts. Furthermore, they help with basic but important

functions, such as billing notices or service termination due to delinquent water and

sewer accounts.

Staying in touch with customers allows water systems to provide the best possible

services, which is an integral part of the customer-provider relationship. Additionally,

it allows departments to promote unique programs such as payment plans for overdue

bills, deferrals and other forms of assistance. These programs not only prevent service

terminations but also help with revenue recovery.

Because some service providers’ public outreach programs are more dynamic than others,

WWD would like to hear about the type of unique programs and customer service efforts

that are offered by your department.