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Funding <br />The Wastewater Capital Program is supported by wastewater user fees, wastewater systems <br />development charges, and assessments to property owners.. These funds are currently <br />adequate to maintain the existing system as well as support new service areas and the current <br />effort of the I&I program. <br />The I&I program is a strategic approach designed to reduce or limit the amount of <br />groundwater/rainwater flow that is treated at the regional wastewater treatment plant as well <br />as retain the carrying capacity of the collection system and maintain the infrastructure. <br />Currently, illicit connections to the wastewater system or deterioration of the collection system <br />(open joints, cracks, etc.) are allowing excessive groundwater or rainwater to enter the system. <br />This reduces the carrying capacity of the collection system and contributes to large peaks in <br />the flows that are treated at the wastewater treatment plant. The Wet Weather Management <br />Study reinforces a focus on I&I reduction through user fees. <br />Expansion of the wastewater collection system is financed primarily by Assessments and <br />Systems Development Charges (SDCs) charged against new development. This CIP includes <br />proposed projects that will require the commitment of future local SDC revenues.. <br />City of Eugene 2002-2007 Capital Improvement Program <br />Page 75 <br />