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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 2004 MWMC WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE METHODOLOGY <br /> <br />current thermal load limit in the NPDES permit will stay the same. In order to meet the <br />limit in 2025, as much as 26 mgd of effluent reuse will be needed. <br /> <br />Facilities Plan Question 12. How does this capital investment compare to other <br />comparable size communities in Oregon that face similar regulatory issues? <br /> <br />MWMC's proposed future capital investment for each person is significantly lower than <br />other communities (see proposed future capital investment figure) facing regulatory <br />changes. <br /> <br /> Proposed Future Capital Investment <br /> <br /> $90 <br /> $8o <br /> $70 <br /> $60 <br /> $50 <br /> $40 <br /> - <br /> $30- <br /> $20 <br /> $10 <br /> $0 <br /> ~F r r r <br /> MWMC - MWMC - Albany Salem Tri-City <br /> Eugene Springfield <br /> <br />Facilities Plan Question 13. What are the implications to monthly sewer rates if <br />this proposed facility plan is adopted? <br />The current rate model projects that sewer rates would have to increase approximately 57% <br />to 67% over the next 5 years. This increase could be phased in a number of different ways; <br />staff is currently evaluating several options and the MWMC will direct the final <br />implementation senerio. <br /> <br />SHAWNS COMMENTS TO FAQ'S ON 4-16-04_1.DOC PAGE 10 OF 13 <br /> <br /> <br />