Compliance Assistance

An inventory of current system costs, future capital asset needs, and associated costs is critical to the creation of a credible financing plan. Without reasonably accurate data the financing plan is meaningless. Questions to resolve include:

• How much does it cost to operate and monitor the current capital asset?

• Will the system need to be upgraded to meet future local, state and federal requirements? EPA maintains a database of proposed regulations.

• What work will need to be done?

• What technology is currently available? EPA maintains the Office of Water database of water technical fact sheets.

• What is the estimated construction or implementation period?

• Will additional staff be necessary to operate the new/upgraded asset?

• How much will it cost to complete the project?

• What financial resources are available? Is there a funding gap?

• When will the money be needed?

• How will the work, when completed, meet regulatory requirements and maintain compliance?

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