Feature Client Service – Capacity Development

For the past three years Ergo has worked with clients involving rural school buildings and residential developments to secure the IDEM operational permits for this program.

The Capacity Development Program is a step that occurs between the well site survey approval and before the construction permit application process. IDEM will not accept a construction permit application until the capacity development has been proven.

The Capacity Development Program seeks to demonstrate to IDEM that the water supply system will meet three areas of capacity. These are the technical capacity, the financial capacity and the managerial capacity to operate the drinking water system.

Based on the laboratory results and other related data, the technical capacity development could uncover the need for more design, such as treatment needs, storage capacity, distribution equipment, etc. This process helps finalize what IDEM will require for the pending permit.

When we discuss the financial capacity, we are providing IDEM with a projected five to twenty year projected budget, which details the costs of operation of the facility and specifically the cost of the water program. This budget must be provided by an independent CPA, we gather that data, as a part of our program.

This budgetary information is both IDEM and the owner of the new site. IDEM confirms that the owner has the resources and a realistic budget for the projects ongoing financial needs.

The managerial capacity demonstrates company structure, emergency response measures and assessment of potential interconnection with other existing drinking water providers, as well as employee authority and responsibility, qualifications and training. IDEM then knows the structure of the owner organization, and how well they will be able to meet the current IDEM regulations.

If you have any questions or interest in this program, please use the Contact Ergo Link.

Additional Water Related Programs

Ergo can provide contact hour training courses for Drinking Water and Waste Water Certified Operators. We also can provide technical contact hour courses for IDEM Certified Waste Water Treatment Operators.