Economic Outlook For Sustainable Growth In Public Water Utilities Perspectiva Economica Para El Crecimiento Sustentable En Los Organismos Publicos Operadores De Agua Potable

Abstract

The economic problem for many public companies, responsible for providing the water service to human concentrations is high risk. The weaknesses and strengths of the organization and the threats and opportunities that the environment offers require detailed analysis for decision making. The establishment of the level of growth of the Utility of Water and Wastewater shall be supported to reduce their risks. The process of decentralization and divestiture of public bodies such conditions has led to completely new water companies. This process involves gradually reaching autonomy of public agencies. This paper shows a financial analysis of a body of water operator as a basis for achieving sustainable growth. One important result obtained in the analysis is that growth is being financed by the utilities is 56.92%. Thus, a very important part is financed with external resources.