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Comprehensive Assessment

AquaRating Standard

The comprehensive management assessment methodology for water and sanitation companies, developed in accordance with international standards.

Assessment Areas

Service Quality

Service Quality

Assesses drinking water quality, distribution, wastewater management, and customer service.

Efficiency in investment planning and execution

Efficiency in investment planning and execution

Assesses the planning process, management efficiency, emergency planning, and research and development processes.

Efficiency in operations

Efficiency in operations

Assesses water resource management, energy use, infrastructure management, and the efficiency of operations and maintenance costs.

Efficiency in Business Management

Efficiency in Business Management

Assesses strategic planning, control models, organizational structure, human resources management, and the management of goods and services.

Financial Sustainability

Financial Sustainability

Assesses financial strength, corporate sustainability, efficiency in billing, collections, and commercial management.

Access to Service

Access to Service

Assesses access to drinking water service and the sewerage system.

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

Assesses the overall decision-making process, accountability, operator autonomy, control, and transparency.

Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability

Assesses wastewater operation and control assurance, infrastructure for mitigating environmental impact, regulatory compliance, emissions, and waste management.

Assessment Elements

8

Assessment areas

Main areas for performance assessment

27

Assessment sub-areas

Specific subdivisions within each area

112

112 total elements

Total number of elements assessed

60

Indicadores

Indicators with 101 variables

52

Practice groups

Groups with 381 practices

AquaRating Benefits

Have a validated comprehensive assessment across all areas and processes

Gain access to a catalog of internationally applied and endorsed best practices

Strengthen recognition and reputation

Identify potential opportunities for improvement

Guide short-term improvements using your own resources and internal teams

Encourage the development of transformation processes within your organizations

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