Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
WATER SYSTEMS
Chapter 246-296 - Drinking water state revolving fund loan program
Section 246-296-010 - Purpose and scope

(1) Establish a funding program for public water system infrastructure improvements that increase a public water system's ability to provide safe and reliable drinking water and improve public health protection;

(2) Establish eligibility criteria for public water systems to receive funding including, but not limited to, proper operation, management, and maintenance consistent with federal DWSRF capacity requirements;

(3) Provide additional financial assistance to eligible dis-advantaged communities;

(4) Provide DWSRF loans in response to an emergency;

(5) Use a portion of the EPA capitalization grant for set-aside activities according to federal law;

(6) Establish that sound financial practices and ongoing oversight are in place to manage the DWSRF in perpetuity;

(7) Establish requirements for public water systems to receive a DWSRF loan including, but not limited to, planning requirements; being resource efficient, sustainable, and environmentally sound;

(8) Establish requirements for public water systems to receive a DWSRF loan in response to an emergency; and

(9) Establish the responsibilities of the department for administering the DWSRF loan program.