Clean Water State Revolving Fund

Clean Water State Revolving Fund

What is Clean Water State Revolving Fund?

The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program offers low-cost financing for a wide variety of water quality projects. The program has significant financial assets and is capable of financing projects from < $1 million to > $100 million. It is our vision to maintain abundant clean water for human uses and environmental protection to sustain California's future.

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Funding Requirements

See federal and state funding requirements that may apply.

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Plans, Policies, and Reports

Looking for the intended use plans, policies, or reports regarding the Clean Water State Revolving Fund?

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Results & Successes

Want to know which projects we have funded? Funding history and testimonials can be found here.

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  Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

More information on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is currently available on the US EPA website.

  FAQs

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Is your project eligible for CWSRF?

CWSRF can finance publicly owned treatment facilities, nonpoint source projects, and estuary projects. The most common types of application we receive are for wastewater treatment plants and sewer systems. Funding recipients are government entities, tribes, or non-profit organizations responsible for these projects. Our interest rate is half of the most recent General Obligation Bond rate. The most common construction financing term is 30 years. Read more about CWSRF eligibility and financing terms.

Does CWSRF offer grants?

Grants or principal forgiveness may be available for small, disadvantaged communities. Visit the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions for more information.

If you are interested in recycled water or stormwater projects, grants may be available aside from CWSRF funding. Check out the Water Recycling Funding Program and the Stormwater Grant Program. CWSRF principal forgiveness may be available for specific types of projects. More details can be found in the annual Intended Use Plan.

What’s the interest rate on CWSRF loans?

Our interest rate is half of the most recent General Obligation Bond rate. For recent interest rates, see CWSRF interest rate history.

Are there other funding options for water projects?

The State Water Board offers funding for a variety of water projects, including the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to help finance drinking water projects. Want to see all the funding program we offer? Check out the Division of Financial Assistance webpage for all our funding programs.

Outside of the State Water Board, U.S. EPA offers a Financing Alternatives Comparison Tool for wastewater or drinking water projects and the California Financing Coordinating Committee has additional information on available state and federal funding.

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