The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $5,593,200 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Formula Grant (CFDA 66.468) to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR). This grant provides funding to capitalize DANR's DWSRF, which will be used to offer low-interest financing for eligible drinking water infrastructure projects and activities across the state.
The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include:
- Providing low-interest rate loans and other financial assistance to public water systems for planning, designing, and constructing eligible drinking water improvement projects such as water treatment upgrades, pipe replacements, and source water protection initiatives
- Offering technical assistance, operator certification programs, and source water protection activities to build the capacity of public water systems, particularly small systems
The expected outcome is enhanced public health protection for citizens throughout South Dakota. As the grant recipient, DANR will ensure compliance with federal and state regulations designed to safeguard public health.
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