The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,265,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.458) formula grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This grant will capitalize the state's CWSRF program with a primary focus on addressing emerging contaminants. Eligible activities include providing low-interest financing to numerous sub-recipients for projects that improve and protect water quality across Iowa, such as those related to personal care products, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, pesticides, and microplastics. The expected outcomes are to establish and maintain an effective, self-sustaining CWSRF program to benefit public health and the environment for citizens throughout the state. The grant has a performance period from September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026.
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