The ‘AA+’ IDR and issue rating on the water revenue bonds primarily reflect the purchaser credit quality (PCQ) and demonstrated credit strength of the district’s largest contracting parties coupled with the district’s own very strong operating profile. The ratings also consider the district’s relatively stable leverage (net adjusted debt to adjusted funds available for debt service) of 9.5x, but the district’s financial profile is less of a consideration in the rating.
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