The primary purpose/objective of this program is to capitalize indiana dwsrf program for funding emerging contaminants projects consistent with the infrastructure investment and jobs act DW emerging…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $18,233,000 Formula Grant under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.468) program to the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) to capitalize the state's DWSRF and fund projects addressing emerging contaminants in drinking water, with a focus on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The grant will enable IFA to provide low-interest loans and other financial assistance to municipalities and public water systems for eligible infrastructure improvements, such as water treatment facility upgrades, distribution system enhancements, and lead service line replacements. Additionally, a portion of the funding ($524,360) has been set aside for IFA's program administration, including salaries, benefits, and other expenses related to managing the DWSRF emerging contaminants loan program. The grant period runs from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028.

The primary purpose/objective of this program is to capitalize indiana dwsrf program for funding emerging contaminants projects consistent with the infrastructure investment and jobs act DW emerging contaminants appropriation.activities:section 1452 of the safe drinking water act (sdwa) authorizes the state to utilize funds to further the health protection objectives of sdwa. The state has submitted an intended use plan (IUP) as part of the application package for this capitalization grant. This IUP contains a list of the capital projects that address emerging contaminants that may receive funding from this grant. The recipient may also use some of the funding for specific 'set asides' to provide technical assistance to small systems, program administration, state program management and other allowable uses.subrecipient:administrative set-aside (DD) ($524,360) will be used for the administration of the dwsrf emerging contaminant loan program, which may include funding dwsrf salaries, benefits, and miscellaneous expenses incurred with program management. Drinking water state revolving fund program is exempt from 2 CFR 200.332 subrecipient management requirements for subawards as provided in 2 CFR 1500. Program provides assistance in the form of loans.outcomes:the benefits of this grant will be to capitalize the recipient's dwsrf with primary purpose to address emerging contaminants in drinking water with a focus on projects addressing PFAS. The fund can be used for eligible set-aside activities related to PFAS and other emerging contaminants. These public health benefits will be statewide.