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    • Environmental science
    • Financial management
    • Public utility operations

    Background:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant, varied financial disruptions for water and wastewater utilities.
    • Initial responses focused on immediate "triage" rather than long-term financial stability.
    • Persistent economic uncertainties pose ongoing risks to the water sector.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the financial impact of COVID-19 on water and wastewater utilities.
    • To recommend strategies for enhancing long-term financial resilience in the water sector.
    • To address the vulnerabilities exposed by the pandemic to critical infrastructure.

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    • Analysis of financial impacts and utility responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Keywords:
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  • Review of "triage" approaches and their long-term effectiveness.
  • Development of a phased post-pandemic strategy framework.

    • Main Results:

    • Water and wastewater utilities initially adopted "triage" methods to manage COVID-19 disruptions.
    • Financial effects varied, but long-term economic uncertainties and impacts are expected.
    • The pandemic highlighted sector-wide vulnerabilities to large-scale disruptive events.

    Conclusions:

    • Utilities must move beyond "triage" to build robust financial resilience.
    • A phased strategy involving scenario planning, rate adjustments, consumer aid, staffing, debt management, and technology adoption is recommended.
    • Strengthening financial resilience is essential for the water sector's ability to withstand future disruptions.