Drinking Water State Revolving Funds

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is pleased to announce several opportunities for funding drinking water infrastructure.  ALL applications may be submitted year-round; however, VDH will conduct one round of evaluations submitted by the deadlines described below.  Applications postmarked/received after the due date will be considered for funding in the following round.  Funding is possible through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Water Supply Assistance Grant Fund (WSAG) Program (if funds are available).  

The fiscal year 2026 (FY 2026) DWSRF Intended Use Plan (IUP) will use stakeholder input for decision-making.  The BIL funds are broken into three different categories:  DWSRF Supplemental, which has all the same eligibilities that the base DWSRF Program has; DWSRF Lead Service Line, which is explained in item #4; and DWSRF Emerging Contaminants, which is focused on PFAS, but also includes the contaminants listed in Contaminant Candidate List 5 (CCL 5).

1. 공개 의견 및 별도 제안 모집(제출 마감 5월 2, 2025)

프로그램을 개선할 방법을 찾기 위해 VDH는 대중, 상수도 업계 또는 기타 이해관계자로부터 의미 있는 의견을 구합니다.  누구나 본 프로그램을 지지하거나 수정하기 위한 의견이나 추천을 할 수 있습니다.  누구나 신규 또는 지속적인 유보(비건설) 활동을 제안할 수 있습니다.  예비비는 VDH가 상수도 소유주가 미래의 식수 문제에 대비하고 안전한 식수의 지속 가능성을 보장할 수 있도록 지원합니다.

2. 건설, 통합 및 재융자 자금 요청(BIL 및 DWSRF 신청 마감일 5월 2, 2025)

Owners of community waterworks and nonprofit non-community waterworks are eligible to apply for construction funds.  VDH makes selections based on criteria described in the DWSRF Program Design Manual, such as:  existing public health problems, noncompliance, affordability, regionalization, and the availability of matching funds.  VDH anticipates a funding level of approximately $45 million for BIL funding and $15 million in DWSRF funding including revolving stream.  The funds can be used with the DWSRF Base Program, BIL Supplemental, and BIL Emerging Contaminants

3. 1452(k) 원수 보호 이니셔티브(신청 마감일 5월 2, 2025)

대출 자금은 다음에 사용할 수 있습니다: (1) 토지/보전 지역권을 취득하기 위한 커뮤니티 및 비영리 비공동체 상수도, (2) 지역의 자발적 인센티브 기반 보호 조치를 수립하기 위한 커뮤니티 상수도에만 사용할 수 있습니다.

4. Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Program (BIL Application construction deadline is May 2, 2025)

The LSL includes pipe entry into the structure (up to shut off valve) but excludes the premise plumbing.  Continued LSL inventory development is still eligible but must be combined with LSL replacement work.

5. 기획 및 디자인 기금(연중 접수)

Owners of community waterworks and nonprofit non-community waterworks with projects serving populations of 10,000 or fewer are eligible to apply for planning and design funds.  Waterworks may submit up to three applications per funding cycle, however only two per waterworks owner may be selected for funding. The maximum award per application is $45,000 as a grant. Projects that address conditions at a waterworks that do not comply with the Waterworks Regulations or Operation Permit and result in acute health risks receive the highest priority for funding, followed by noncompliance and chronic health risks, and then noncompliance and broader public health concerns.  

The VDH’s DWSRF Program Design Manual describes the features of the above opportunities for funding.  After receiving public input, VDH will develop an IUP for public review and comment.  The IUP will describe specific details for use of the funds.  A public comment period is planned, and written comments will be accepted before submittal of a final version to the USEPA for approval. 

신청서, 별도 제안 양식, 프로그램 설계 매뉴얼 및 정보 자료는 다음 링크에서 확인할 수 있습니다. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/fcap/drinking-water-funding-program/ 

질문, 의견 및 정보는 FCAP 디렉터인 앤서니 헤스에게 전화 (804) 584-0413 또는 다음 주소로 이메일을 보내주십시오. Anthony.Hess@vdh.virginia.gov.