Case Studies in DWSRF Implementation

The DWSRF program is multi-faceted - states have considerable flexibility in how they  direct funds and design their programs.  EPA has developed a series of case studies that look into how states are implementing their DWSRF programs.  Each report provides information on how several states are administering elements of their programs or using funds to achieve important public health protection and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) compliance goals.  Reports will be posted to this site as they are completed.  Check back for additions and contact EPA if there are additional topics you would like to see covered.

I.  Public Participation. EPA 816-R-00-001, April 2000 

Main Report (323KB) ~ Appendix (3,466KB)

The SDWA requires that states  include the public in making DWSRF funding decisions.  This report reviews how the states of Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Washington are reaching out to include the public in developing their DWSRF programs and marketing the program to potential borrowers.

II.  Capacity Assessment.  EPA 816-R-00-004, July 2000
Main Report (264KB) ~ Appendix (434KB)
States cannot provide funding to public water systems that do not have adequate capacity to ensure the provision of safe drinking water.  This report reviews how the states of Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, South Dakota and Vermont are assessing the technical, financial and managerial capacity of  applicants requesting financial assistance from DWSRF programs.

III. Disadvantaged Communities.  EPA 816-R-00-005, August 2000
Full Report (500KB)
The SDWA allows states to use a portion of their funds to provide additional subsidies and longer loan terms to public water systems serving communities that states have identified as disadvantaged.  This report describes the programs that Florida, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, South Carolina and Washington have established to reach disadvantaged communities.

Future Reports will review:
- state coordination of DWSRF funding with other funding programs
- how states are working with private borrowers

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