RCAP's goal is to facilitate the lengthy and often complicated process involved in implementing community water, wastewater, and solid waste-related improvements. All services are provided at NO COST to the community. Listed below are examples of services RCAP can provide.

PLANNING:

• Identify community problems by speaking with community leaders, state agencies, and local organizations.
• Organize community meetings to gather information and assess resident interest in finding solutions.
• Educate residents about technology, financing options, and other relevant topics.
• Create community surveys to provide information to decision makers
• Analyze results and report findings to community organizations and residents.
  
• Conduct and/or coordinate income surveys.
  
• Assess available funding resources and help prepare application materials.
  
• Assist in procuring engineering and professional services.
  
• Work with the selected consultants to complete studies, grant applications, and other materials.
  
• Work with the community to assess the work of engineers, grant administrators, rate consultants, and other professionals to assure it meets community needs.
  
• Create and work with Local Planning Teams for Wellhead Protection Planning.
  
• Recruit volunteer committees to oversee and assist with projects.
  
• Assist with environmental reviews and other requirements.

IMPLEMENTATION and CONSTRUCTION:

• Arrange for all necessary funding for the project. Assure that all requirements are being met throughout design and construction.
  
• Assist in the formation of entities necessary to oversee and operate new systems, including sewer districts and water corporations.
  
• Coordinate with funding agencies, regulators, consultants & other involved organizations.
  
• Facilitate public involvement and education.
  
• Assist existing utilities with management and finances.
  
• Arrange for technical assistance with operations where necessary.
• Assist with rate studies and other evaluations.
  

OPERATION and MAINTENANCE:

• Work with staff to evaluate newly built or existing systems for proper management.
  
• Evaluate budgets, rate structures, and other information to determine the financial condition of the utility.
  
• Assist existing utilities with management and finances; arrange for technical assistance with operations where necessary.
  
• Assist utilities in complying with regulatory requirements and solving system problems
  
• Work with utilities to complete and implement long-term plans such as wellhead protection plans