RCAP receives a grant from the EPA to support small community wastewater system needs. The Project is a component of the Small Communities team in the Municipal Support Division's Municipal Assistance Branch. The team's goal is to administer programs through which small communities can access information, financial resources, and technical assistance to achieve adequate and cost-effective wastewater systems. RCAP is also a resource for community leaders seeking technical assistance services for other community-specific needs. Technical assistance is carried out through RCAP's experienced community development and leadership specialists at six regional organizations and their service areas.
Assistance is provided at no cost to the participating communities.
Most of RCAP's work is done in small, rural areas with populations of 2,000 or less and with a high percentage of low-income individuals who display a commitment to addressing their wastewater problems. RCAP is proposing to continue to provide technical assistance efforts initiated through previous years' Congressional add-ons to address small community wastewater treatment and disposal needs. RCAP will provide on-site assistance for approximately 90 projects in 30 states and Puerto Rico. Projects are selected in response to requests from state or tribal pollution control agencies, rural wastewater treatment facility owners and operators, and rural community residents. Additionally, RCAP will provide 13 training sessions or workshops for owners and operators.