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RCAC in Washington

Grants and contracts with state and federal agencies allow RCAC Washington staff members to focus on communities with the greatest need. RCAC technical assistance is free to selected communities that meet funders’ requirements. Communities generally must be rural organizations with a population below 3,300. RCAC technical assistance is limited to available resources within Washington state. As projects are completed, new communities may be added. Communities not referred by one of RCAC’s funders are encouraged to contact a technical assistance provider to discuss their needs and to determine if RCAC can serve them.

RCAC also works closely with Evergreen Rural Water of Washington. The differing expertise and approaches of these two technical assistance organizations combines to provide a strong base of support for rural communities.

Specialized services in Washington

RCAC Washington staff also work as a team with staff members in Alaska, Oregon and Idaho to bring many specialized skills to a given community, including:

Financial and Management Tools for Small Communities

• Financial Toolbox Instructions v9.1 
• Financial Toolbox v9.1  
• Asset Inventory Worksheet v12
• Equipment Replacement Table-Water
• Equipment Replacement Table-Wastewater
• Water Use Calculator (Zip file >3MG)

Operation and maintenance programs for water and wastewater

Wastewater tools

• Extra Strength Charges v6 (ESC) 
• Extra Strength Charges (ESC) Calculator v6
• Assistance in completion of disinfection by-products monitoring plans
• Assistance in completion of grant applications
• Assistance in the development of income surveys for funding
• Water and wastewater operator training
• Small Water System Management Plans (SWSMP) and sample elements
• Engineer selection
• Water rights permitting, transfers and purchase of water rights