In 1998, Wyoming adopted legislation creating the State Revolving Fund for public water supplies.  Chapter 22, Capacity Development Standards for Public Water Supplies states all new or modified community water systems and new or modified non-transient non-community water systems commencing operation after October 1, 1999 shall demonstrate capacity development capabilities prior to receiving a construction permit pursuant to Chapter 3 and Chapter 12, Wyoming Water Quality Rules and Regulations. Capacity Development is a process where public water supplies examine their operations. Systems are assessed for their technical, financial and managerial capabilities. The purpose is to ensure public water supplies have, or work towards having, these capabilities to ensure ongoing successful operations. Sanitary surveys and worksheets provided by the Water Quality Division are used complete the assessment.

If a new or modified community or non-transient non-community water system has not been approved for Capacity Development, the application for a permit to construct must include the necessary capacity assessment worksheets. The construction permit for these facilities will be issued after the Water Quality Division determines that Capacity Development has been demonstrated. Applicants for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and new community or non-transient non-community water systems must complete the additional financial worksheets. Instructions for completing the additional financial worksheets are available.

Copies of Chapter 22 and the capacity assessment worksheets, the additional financial worksheets, and instructions may be obtained by calling Brian Mark at (307) 777-6371, bmark@state.wy.us; or contacting the district engineer where a project is located.