This agreement funds a capitalization grant for the recipient's clean water state revolving fund program.activities:the recipient of these funds provides low interest financing to numerous…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 awarded $5.16 million to the State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program (CFDA 66.458) on May 27, 2025. This capitalization grant establishes a long-term financing mechanism that provides low-interest loans to multiple sub-recipients for eligible water quality improvement and protection projects. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality serves as the administrator of the revolving fund, deploying capital to municipalities, utilities, and local government entities for planning, design, and construction activities related to wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater management systems, and water quality management infrastructure.

The anticipated deliverables include financing, planning, design, and construction of water quality improvement and protection projects throughout Utah, with expected outcomes of improved water quality and enhanced public health protection. The program operates as a self-sustaining mechanism whereby loan repayments from sub-recipients enable continued funding availability for future infrastructure projects. The award performance period extends through May 26, 2028, with intended beneficiaries encompassing citizens throughout the state.

This agreement funds a capitalization grant for the recipient's clean water state revolving fund program.activities:the recipient of these funds provides low interest financing to numerous subrecipients.subrecipient:the recipient of these funds provides low interest financing to numerous subrecipients. The anticipated deliverables include financing, planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects. The expected outcomes are to improve and protect water quality and public health. The intended beneficiaries include citizens throughout the state.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include financing, planning, design, and construction of eligible water quality improvement and protection projects. The expected outcomes are to improve and protect water quality and public health. The intended beneficiaries include citizens throughout the state.