Each year, AE2S conducts a survey of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utility rates throughout the region for cities with populations of 5,000 and higher. Last year, we added a second rate survey of cities with populations of 1,000 to 4,999. The information from these rate surveys is compiled in an easy to read format with graphs for quick comparison and distributed to survey participants to use in their rate planning. Rate survey participants have indicated that the survey report is an invaluable tool for utility and finance managers to use when discussing rates with government decision makers and constituents. All survey participants receive a complementary copy.