The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 awarded Maryland's Department of the Environment a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) capitalization grant of $27.29 million on July 1, 2025, under CFDA 66.468. The award provides low-interest financing to eligible public water systems in Maryland for planning, design, and construction of drinking water infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the grant funds technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification activities, and source water protection initiatives. The award includes a $454,880 sub-award to the Maryland Rural Water Association (MRWA) to support these set-aside activities.
The anticipated outcomes include financing and construction of eligible public health-related drinking water projects, along with enhanced technical, managerial, and financial capacity for public water systems statewide. These deliverables are intended to protect public health and serve Maryland citizens through improved drinking water infrastructure and system capabilities. The grant extends through June 30, 2032, establishing a seven-year period for fund deployment and project implementation.