To Flush or Not to Flush: Grinder Pumps in Low-Pressure Systems
Eleisha K. Shelton, Rural Development Specialist, GLCAP Low-pressure systems operate like normal sewer systems. They take in the normal ...
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Training
RCAP provides training for water operators, utility board members, financial officers, and community members to help prepare communities to manage their own water systems and reach financial sustainability.
Development
RCAP works with communities
and partners across the country
to advocate and generate economic opportunities for rural areas.
RCAP seeks to ensure that
every community has the resources
needed to thrive and plans
for economic growth and sustainability.
Support
RCAP has a team of Technical Assistance Providers (TAPs) across the country who live and work in the communities we serve. These TAPs help communities by providing practical guidance and capacity-building expertise – from financial advice, to environmental services like helping communities comply with federal and state regulations, and more.
10 to 20 jobs added in the U.S. for every $1 million invested in water supply and treatment infrastructure
1.25 million+ Americans live without access to complete plumbing facilities
U.S. EPA estimates costs small community water systems need to maintain and update infrastructure is 74.4 billion.
the RCAP network serves annually 1 million+ rural households
83% of water systems in the United States are identified as small systems.
RCAP has 200+ experts on staff to help small communities.
Our Partners
Northeastern & Caribbean RCAP
Serving all six New England states, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Southeastern RCAP
Serving Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Great Lakes RCAP
Serving Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Southern RCAP
Serving Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Alabama.
Midwest RCAP
Serving Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Western RCAP
Serving Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
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Straight from the TAP – Leo Dion
Leo Dion is a Senior Rural Development Specialist with RCAP's Great Lakes partner, the Great ...
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Drinking Water Systems and the Consumer Confidence Report
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Straight from the TAP – Amy Pemberton
Amy Pemberton is a Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) with RCAP’s Southeast partner, the Southeastern Rural ...
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RCAP APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF THE BIPARTISAN DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2021
Bill passed out of Senate on the heels of unanimous vote out of Environment and ...
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Rate Setting – The Small System Challenge
By Jean Holloway, Delaware and Maryland State Manager, SERCAP Small water and wastewater utilities face many ...
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Straight from the TAP – Jodi Hilsabeck
Jodi Hilsabeck is a Project Manager/Technical Assistance Provider with RCAP's Midwestern partner, the Midwest Assistance ...
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