This webpage describes federal and non-federal funding sources available to assist states and water utilities with water infrastructure upgrades, including the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), and other lead in drinking water funding.
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U.S. EPA Letter on Use of DWSRF for Dam or Reservoir Rehab
This document includes two memoranda–both requesting and approving the request for a class exemption from the DWSRF. It also includes a policy and technical evaluation by EPA’s Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, detailing why states may need a DWSRF class deviation, as well as criteria, and state examples.
U.S. EPA Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant
This webpage provides information on grant eligibility and factors in funding allotments. Awards to states for FY 2023 are currently ongoing as applications and work plans are submitted.
U.S. EPA Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory
This document provides information related to inventory requirements and planning, historical records review rule requirements, service line inspection methods, recommendations for developing the inventory, and public accessibility requirements.
U.S. EPA Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory Template
This document provides guidance for complying with Lead and Copper Rule Revisions requirements. This guidance can also assist public water systems with financing applications for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funds and for implementation once funding is received.
New Hampshire Story Maps Highlight ARPA-Funded Projects
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has published two story maps highlighting all of the grant-funded projects approved by the Governor and Executive Council. NHDES has offered more…
Ohio Touts Clean Water Successes
This week, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Anne Vogel and Governor Mike DeWine celebrated environmental success documented in a two-year study finding that 86% of river miles surveyed met expectations…
Missouri Launches Improved Online Water Reporting System
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is launching a new online Water Use Reporting System (WatURS) for the state’s major water users that allows any person or entity producing…
Virginia Signs MOU to End Duplicative DEQ and Marine Resources Permitting Processes
On June 23, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement to no longer require duplicative permits for activities in…
New Jersey Reaches Proposed Settlement in Significant PFAS Contamination Case
The State of New Jersey has announced a proposed settlement with Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC to remediate contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and compensate the public for…
