Water & Sewer IIJA Programs

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

Why It Was Created: To improve drinking water systems and comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Amount: $11.7 Billion until spent
Who Is Eligible to Apply: States, water system operators
Match Requirement: None (loan program)
What It Will Fund: Low interest loans for construction, expansion and maintenance of drinking water facilities (treatment plants, distribution mains, storage facilities), and improvements and upgrades to water quality systems such as pipes.
Award Amounts: Varies
Website: https://www.pennvest.pa.gov/Information/Funding-Programs/Pages/Drinking-Water-State-Revolving-Fund.aspx, https://www.epa.gov/dwsrf
Notes: Funding is given to states by formula, who then run their own programs.  PennVEST runs the program for Pennsylvania.  The program is not new; the IIJA increases the available funding.  There are two other variations of this program – one for lead pipe replacement and another for removing emerging contaminants (including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS).

Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Wastewater)

Why It Was Created: To improve aging wastewater systems in local areas
Amount: $11.7 Billion until spent
Who Is Eligible to Apply: States, wastewater system operators
Match Requirement: None (loan program)
What It Will Fund: Construction of publicly owned treatment works, nonpoint source remediation, estuary program projects, decentralized wastewater treatment systems, stormwater improvements, water conservation and reuse
Award Amounts: Varies
Website: https://www.pennvest.pa.gov/Information/Funding-Programs/Pages/Clean-Water-State-Revolving-Fund.aspx, https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf
Notes: Funding is given to states by formula, who then run their own programs.  PennVEST runs the program for Pennsylvania.  The program is not new; the IIJA increases the available funding.  There is another variation of this program for removing emerging contaminants.