Data by itself doesn’t do much good. But data in the proper context can be powerful.A survey of Wisconsin sewer rates by an in-state engineering firm offers value for communities and wastewater utilities. MSA Professional Services has conducted this survey every three years since 1996.Many of the facts, figures and trends are interesting in themselves. Their real worth, though, comes from using them in the context of discussions with the public about facility expansions and upgrades that will lead to rate increases. They also come in handy for general conversations about the costs of managing wastewater and keeping the environment
