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2. Analysis <br />2.2 SYSTEM CAPACITY <br />Once the total cost basis of each system by functional cost component was determined, the next step was <br />to determine the system capacities as stated in terms of equivalent residential units (ERUs) based upon <br />the Utility's level of service. <br />Expressing the system capacities in terms of ERUs allows for the development of the unit pricing of capacity <br />which is essential for the determination of impact fees. The total system capacity stated in MGD for each <br />system, divided by the level of service stated in terms of gallons per day (GPD) per ERU, is equal to the <br />total number of ERUs that the Utility can serve with the identified infrastructure outlined herein. <br />Figure 1 — System Capacity (Equivalent Residential Connections) <br />Equivalent <br />System Level of Residential <br />Capacity Service Units <br />(MGD) (GPD) (ERUs) <br />This calculation allows for the determination of an impact fee charge per ERU. The impact fee stated per <br />ERU can then be scaled based on the potential demand on the utility system for each new customer joining <br />the system. <br />2,2,1 System Capacities <br />The capacities of each system based on existing assets in service supported by the determined cost basis <br />were identified. Specifically, IRCDUS staff identified that the water system's capacity can be reflected by <br />its consumptive use permit (CUP) application submitted on April 3, 20248 which is summarized in Table 4. <br />8 Anticipated approval in June 2024. <br />0 116 <br />