Toolkit

Great Lakes RCAP Toolkit To submit items for the toolkit, please contact Sherry Loos.
Documents to Download
Financial Capacity and Funding	Managerial Capacity	Technical Capacity
How to Obtain a DUNS number Calculate a Water Tap Fee Evaluating a Rate Structure (PowerPoint from Indiana RCAP) Spreadsheet to create an Amortization Table Financial Toolkit 4.0 Developed by the Washington RCAC (includes a Required Reserve Calculator) Financial Toolbox Instructions 4.0 Financial Toolbox 4.0 in Excel Monthly Budget Report Worksheet in Excel	Ten Tips to Help Communities Plan a Water/Wastewater Project Ten Tips to Help Communities Hire an Engineer Am I a Good Board Member Self-Quiz Contingency Plan Template Complaint Record Form Board Meeting Preparation Keys to Better Public Meetings Parliamentary Procedures at a Glance Sample Standing Rules	Total Coliform Sample Siting Plan Template
Example Policies and Ordinances	Public Education Materials	Miscellaneous
Backflow Prevention Cross-Control Ordinance Example Automatic Annual Rate Increase by Fixed % Visit the Ohio RCAP Website Toolkit for examples from Ohio	Karst Brochure Homeowners Guide: Connecting to the Sewer Line (from Indiana RCAP) Illegal Sewer Connections Brochure example (note this is a large MS Publisher file) What does annexation mean to me? (Specific to Indiana residents) Homeowner Association Backflow Prevention Brochure template (specific to Ohio) NEW - Example of a Customer Policy Manual - From Valapariso, IN NEW - Example of a Customer Rights and Responsibilities brochure - from Fortville, IN NEW - Water Utility Customer Policy Template NEW - Wastewater Utility Customer Policy Template	The Walkerton Case (in Powerpoint -story of how 7 people died and 2,300 became ill in May 2000 after the public water system became contaminated ) Environmental Site Assessment Phase I, II and III (Powerpoint from Indiana RCAP) Password protected National RCAP Security Toolbox Templates
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Direct Links to Documents on Other Sites
Financial Capacity and Funding	Managerial Capacity	Technical Capacity
From US EPA STEP Series: Asset Management - A Handbook for Small Water Systesms From US EPA STEP Series: Taking Stock of Your Water System - A Simple Asset Inventory for Very Small Drinking Water Systems From US EPA STEP Series: Strategic Planning - A Handbook for Small Water Systems GASB 34 Pocket Guide GASB 34 Example Forms USDA Rural Development Forms From US EPA STEP Series: Setting Small Drinking Water System Rates for a Sustainable Future From US EPA: Case Studies of Sustainable Water and Wastewater Pricing From MAP: Small Community Water Systems Handbook on Developing and Setting Rates Boise State University Environmental Finance Center Tools: CapFinance Software Rate Checkup Software Ratio 8 Software Utility Budgeting Worksheet (in Excel) System Development Charge Calculator	Safe Drinking Water Trust eBulletin US EPA Response Protocol Toolbox (Drinking Water Security) Security Information Collaboratives: A Guide for Water Utilities Drinking Water System Management Handbook (from Boise State Environmental Finance Center) On the LGEAN Site: US EPA Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance (CMOM) Checklist for wastewater systems From the National Drinking Water Clearinghouse - Download articles from On-Tap Magazine	From US EPA: Quick Reference Guide for Small System Variances and Exemptions From US EPA: Small Systems Guide to Safe Drinking Water Act Regulations From US EPA: Preventative Maintenance Card File for Small Water Systems Using Ground Water Guide From US EPA: Preventative Maintenance Cards for Small Water Systems Using Ground Water Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule From MAP: How to take a routine Bac-T Sample US EPA Arsenic Rule Implementation From the National Drinking Water Clearinghouse - Download Tech Briefs that cover a wide range of water system maintenance topics
Example Policies and Ordinances	Public Education Materials	Miscellaneous
Lead Ordinance Example (from MO DNR Site) Cross Connection Ordinance (from MO DNR Site) On-site Agreement (from MO DNR Site)	US EPA Consumer Confidence Report writing software download US EPA: Consider the Source - Pocket Guide to Sourcewater Protection OSU Factsheet: Why do Septic Systems Fail? OSU Factsheet: Septic System Maintenance US EPA: Private Drinking Water Wells - What to do after a flood Ohio DOH: Know what to do after a sewage backup ODNR Factsheet: Understanding Your Water Well Source Water Protection Poster Source Water Protection Public Service Announcement NEW! Liquid Assets: The story of our water infrastructure (documentary)	From US EPA: Sources of Technical and Financial Assistance for Small Drinking Water Systems Charrettes: From Obstacles to Options - link to University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center site with info on how to obtain a free copy of this 20 minute video
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