Efforts are underway to develop a Financial Model for the DPMSA. Developed by an independent financial consultant, the model will help guide decisions on infrastructure projects, rate structures, and the timeline for transitioning the DPMSA to rates aligned with the broader SSWD system. These efforts are key to setting a sustainable financial path for the customers in the DPMSA.

The Financial Model will determine the DPMSA’s share of the combined operating costs for both districts, based on the number of connections. This helps to ensure that DPMSA revenues cover its fair share of operating costs in proportion to its connections.

The Financial Model will also identify the capital improvements needed to bring the Del Paso Manor system to the same level as the SSWD system. These include replacing steel mains, upgrading to Advanced Metering Infrastructure-compatible meters, and installing interties to connect the two systems. The Financial Model will analyze these costs with and without grant funding to determine available resources.

Additionally, the Financial Model will address the outstanding debt from the DPMSA, with debt service to be paid fully by Del Paso Manor customers, clarifying their financial responsibility.