Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board
Part 17 - Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund Program Regulations DW SRF Base Intended Use Plan
Section 33-17-III - Structure of the Mississippi DWSIRLF

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 33-17-III

Current through September 24, 2024

The Mississippi DWSIRLF is structured around three separate funds that sustain the Program and help it achieve the basic, short-term, and long-term goals. The funds are broken down further into designated accounts, each having a specific function.

A. DWSIRLF Loan/Operations Fund

Monies in the Fund support a majority of the functions of the DWSIRLF. These functions include program administration, set-aside operations, and most importantly provide disbursements to public water systems for eligible projects. The DWSIRLF is a reimbursement program, meaning that after the loan is awarded, costs associated with planning, designing, and constructing the project are reimbursed to the recipient. Cap grants from EPA, loan repayments and interest earnings are deposited into this Fund.

1. Types of Eligible Projects:

Many types of projects are eligible for funding by the Program. For a more detailed explanation of eligible costs for projects, please reference Appendix A of the DWSIRLF Regulations.

2. Set-aside Accounts:

The set-aside accounts reside under the umbrella of the Fund and are distinctly designated by reporting categories. A listing of the set-asides taken by Mississippi includes the following for FFY-2024:

a. Administrative Set-aside: Provides financial support to administer the loan Program and other non-project-related activities.

b. Small System Technical Assistance Set-aside: Provides technical assistance to small water systems.

c. State Program Management Set-aside: Provides additional financial support to MSDH - Bureau of Public Water Supply for Public Water System Supervision Program.

d. Local Assistance and Other State Programs: Provides funding for the implementation of a wellhead protection program.

B. DWSIRLF State Match Funds

As required by the SDWA, the State of Mississippi must match the Cap grant with state funds equaling 20% of the federal allotment. While state match monies are maintained separately from the Fund for accounting purposes, they are still considered to be under the "umbrella" protection of the DWSRF.

C. Drinking Water Systems Emergency Loan Fund (DWSELF)

The Board also oversees the DWSELF. This fund contains only State dollars that are utilized solely for public water supply loans which meet the definition of emergency. For further information see Appendix I.

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