Grants and Loans
Financial Assistance Programs – Grants and Loans
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act or CWA), as amended in 1987, provides for establishment of a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program. The program is funded by federal grants, State funds, and Revenue Bonds. The purpose of the CWSRF program is to implement the CWA and various State laws by providing financial assistance for the construction of facilities or implementation of measures necessary to address water quality problems and to prevent pollution of the waters of the State.
The CWSRF Loan Program provides low-interest loan funding for construction of publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities, local sewers, sewer interceptors, water recycling facilities, as well as, expanded use projects such as implementation of nonpoint source (NPS) projects or programs, development and implementation of estuary Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plans, and storm water treatment.
Clean Water SRF Economic Recovery Information
Funding Information | Contact Information | Reference Material | Funded Projects
Announcements
- New! Proposed Amended 2008/2009 Clean Water SRF Project Priority List Comment Period
The 2008/2009 PPL is being amended to add projects that may be approved for base program financing prior to the State Water Board adopting the 2009/2010 PPL. Public comments are due by 5:00 PM on July 15, 2009. - New! Clarification on March 17, 2009 State Water Board Resolution Regarding CWSRF ARRA Funds
- Draft Clean Water SRF ARRA Agreement Template
- Draft Clean Water SRF ARRA Agreement Template – Subsidy
- Draft Clean Water SRF ARRA Agreement Template – Full Subsidy – Wastewater
- New! The 2009/2010 Clean Water SRF Project Priority List (PPL) Comment Period is Closed
- Amended 2008/2009 CWSRF Intended Use Plan (IUP)
- Policy for Implementing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for Construction of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- USEPA Flyer – Stimulate Your Sustainability
The pulse of stimulus funding to the SRFs is more than an opportunity to invest in needed infrastructure. It is also a time to pause and reflect on how you can ensure your utility is able to continue providing service for its customers over the long term.
- Training for Rural Communities – Sustainable Infrastructure Workshops presented by CA Rural Water Association and EPA Region 9, March – June 2009
- Steps to Apply for Clean Water State Revolving Fund Financing
- 2007/2008 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Annual Report (3.3 MB)
- AB1742
This bill authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to assess a specified annual charge with regard to a loan made under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program.
Funding Information
| Eligible Applicants: | POTWs - local public agencies NPS - local public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private parties |
|---|---|
| Eligible Project Types: | Publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities, local sewers, sewer interceptors, and water reclamation facilities, as well as, nonpoint source pollution control projects (see CWSRF Policy for more information) |
| Funding Available: | $200-$300 Million Annually |
| Fund Source: | Federal and State Funds and Revenue Bonds |
| Loans or Grants: | Loans (20 year term with an interest rate equal to one-half the most recent State General Obligation Bond Rate, typically 2.5 percent to 3.5 percent) |
| Applications: | Continuous Application Process, Currently accepting applications |
Contact Information
Email: CleanWaterSRF@waterboards.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 327-9978
Receive information about this program by email. Subscribe online to "Clean Water State Revolving Fund".
Reference Material
- Clean Watersheds Needs Survey 2004 - Report to Congress
- Construction Requirements Boilerplate - Word | PDF
- Effective Utility Management Resource Toolbox - This Resource Toolbox provides a compilation of the resources from the seven organizations collaborating on the Effective Utility Management effort; and, is organized according to the ten attributes of effectively managed utilities and the five keys to management success.
- Environmental Review Process Guidelines
- Fact Sheets: CEQA | CEQA – PLUS | Expanded Use Fact Sheet for CWSRF Projects
- Financing Alternative Comparison Tool (FACT)
The FACT is a financial analysis tool that helps identify the most cost effective method to fund a wastewater management project. This tool produces a comprehensive analysis that compares various financing options for a project by incorporating financing, regulatory, and other important costs. - Forms
- Guide to Help Water Utilities Improve Energy Management - USEPA and its water and wastewater partners are learning more and doing more to confront serious challenges related to rising energy costs. A new guidance, Ensuring a Sustainable Future: An Energy Management Guidebook for Wastewater and Water Utilities, will help utilities systematically assess their current energy costs and practices, set measurable performance improvement goals, and monitor and measure their progress over time.
- News Releases Pertaining to Water - USEPA
- Other Links - An index to useful Websites needed by agencies to
utilize the CWSRF Program or for informational purposes.
- Policy
- Policy for Implementing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for Construction of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Policy for Implementing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for Construction of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Policy for Implementing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for Construction of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Strategy for Implementing Clean Water State Revolving Fund for Expanded Use Projects
- Wastewater User Charge Survey Reports
Funded Projects
- Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Priority List
- Clean Water State Revolving Fund Annual Reports
- Clean Water State Revolving Program Intended Use Plans (IUP)