Planning & Studies

 Effective master planning and capital improvement planning (CIP) are critical for today’s utilities to provide efficient, sustainable, and affordable services. Master plans and CIPs are strategic plans devised to guide utilities through projects and operations. The plans advise on capital projects and equipment purchasing, providing a planning schedule and options for financing. The end result should be efficient utilities and projects that maximize investments. OCMS provides master planning and capital improvement planning for utilities and clients to make the best use of their systems. 

 Developing an alternative water supply plan can include collecting information and assessing available treatment capacities, updating demand forecast, and establishing planning boundaries. Discrete analysis of alternative water supplies (including permeability, preliminary screening and evaluation of alternatives) may also be conducted.