WATER CONSERVATION. 1  Close to 1 billion people across the globe do not have access to drinkable water, leaving roughly one sixth of the worldâs population at risk of contracting fatal diseases*.ATER CONSERVATION. 1  Close to 1 billion people across the globe do not have access to drinkable water, leaving roughly one sixth of the worldâs population at risk of contracting fatal diseases*.
It is important to note that a hurdle rate is only the minimum amount of return that is deemed acceptable for the efforts involved.
Rates of Return. At the end of each fiscal year â June 30 â the ASRS calculates a rate of return on its investment portfolio. The assumed rate of return is 8 percent. The final rate of return is used in calculating contribution rates, determining if there are excess benefits to disperse to retirees and for calculating assets and liabilities of the plan. The ASRS total fund returns for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 are as follows: