Impact of Federal Funding Freeze | Survey

Fontus Blue is committed to supporting water utilities through the uncertainty surrounding the federal funding freeze. Your input will help us understand the challenges you are facing (or expect to face) and guide us in providing better solutions.

This survey should take no more than 3-5 minutes. Thank you for your time!

NameEmail AddressFunding Impact AssessmentHave you or your utility been directly affected by the recent federal funding freeze?(multiple choice)Yes, we have already experienced delays/cancellations.No, but we expect to be affected.No, and we don’t anticipate any impact.If your utility has been affected, how has it impacted your planned or ongoing projects?
‍(Select all that apply)Project delaysProject cancellationsNeed to seek alternative funding sourcesOperational budget adjustmentsOtherWhich areas of your water utility operations are most impacted by the funding freeze?
‍(Select all that apply)Water quality treatment optimizationLead and Copper Rule compliance (LCRR)Infrastructure upgrades and modernizationConservation and drought mitigation effortsStaff training and operational efficiency initiativesOtherIf you expect to be impacted, what is your biggest concern?
‍(Multiple Choice)Delays in securing fundingIncreased financial burden on the utilityRegulatory compliance challengesUncertainty in planning and budgetingAdjusting to the Funding FreezeWhat alternative funding sources are you considering or utilizing?
‍(Select all that apply)State or local government grantsPrivate funding/partnershipsUtility rate adjustmentsInternal budget reallocationsNo alternatives identified yetOtherWhen does your utility finalize its annual budget?
‍(Multiple Choice) If other, please specifyCalendar Year (January - December)Fiscal Year (July - June)OtherIf a Fontus Blue client: What kind of support would be most helpful from Fontus Blue during this period?
‍(Select all that apply)Guidance on optimizing operations with limited fundingIdentifying alternative funding sourcesAssistance in adjusting project scopes and prioritiesPolicy updates and insights on funding reinstatement timelinesTraining or workshops on cost-effective water treatment strategiesOtherAdditional InsightsIf you could share one key concern about the funding freeze, what would it be?
‍(Short answer)Would you be interested in a webinar or roundtable discussion with industry experts on navigating this funding uncertainty?YesNoWould you like Fontus Blue to follow up with you to discuss how we can help?YesNo

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