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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) / New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA). The DWSRF provides low-cost financial assistance to public water systems for the repair and replacement of drinking water infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulations, and protecting public health.
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Water Infrastructure Projects and Funding Water Infrastructure Projects and Funding Drinking Water Bureau Home Drinking Water Sampling and Analysis Emergency Response Story Map Public Drinking Water System Assistance Public Water System Information Water Infrastructure Projects and Funding Utility Operator Certification Program DWSRF Funding Quick Links Pre-Ap plication Form (accepted any time) Base IIJA Supplemental Priority List Current IIJA Lead Service Line Replacement Priority List Current IIJA Emerging Contaminants Priority List Engineering Project Quick-Links Construction Application & other Forms More water infrastructure construction info below Drinking Water Infrastructure Funding & IIJA NMED coordinates with the New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) to provide water infrastructure funding through the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRLF) program .
From 2022 – 2027 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Law (IIJA) funds allocated to states for drinking water infrastructure will flow through the existing DWSRLF program to support eligible water system projects.
Program Federal Funding Sources: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) grants to states through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): DWSRF “Supplemental” funds (IIJA) Emerging Contaminant funds (IIJA) Lead Service Line Replacement funds (IIJA) To learn more about funding available to comply with the Lead Service Line Inventory Requirements click here .
Supplemental funds will enhance the regular Base funds within the DWSRF Loan Program for eligible water infrastructure improvement projects. Emerging Contaminant and Lead Service Line Replacement funds will be available for projects specific to those special funding sources.
DWSRF Intended Use Plan and Project Priority List: SFY27 Intended Use Plan (IUP) SFY27 Intended Use Plan (IUP) Limited English Proficiency (LEP) SFY27 Public Involvement Plan (PIP) FINAL & Current 2022-2023 Intended Use Plan with Project Priority List SFY26 Intended Use Plan (IUP) SFY26 Intended Use Plan (IUP) Limited English Proficiency SFY26 Public Involvment Plan (PIP) SFY25 Intended Use Plan (IUP) SFY25 Intended Use Plan (IUP) Limited English Proficiency SFY25 Public Involvement Plan (PIP) SFY24 Intended Use Plan (IUP) – Final (February 2024) SFY24 DWSRF IUP Public Involvement Plan (PIP) SFY23 Intended Use Plan (IUP) Amended BIL Lead Service Lines & Emerging Contaminants (May 2023) SFY23 Intended Use Plan (IUP) – Final (September 2022) SFY23 DWSRF IUP Public Involvement Plan (PIP) here SFY22 Intended Use Plan (IUP) here Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRLF) Program Application & Funding Process: START at NMED Drinking Water Bureau System submits pre-application form and all required documentation to determine eligibility and demonstrate technical, managerial, and financial capacity.
Review required information here: DWSRF Pre-Application Checklist DWB reviews application materials for completeness. DWB scores project based on set criteria. DWB develops a quarterly Priority List based on project score and ranking.
DWB publishes Priority List and sends to NMFA for review and funding approval. FINISH at NM Finance Authority NMFA receives Priority List from DWB. NMFA will contact the applicants in Fundable status and invite them to submit a final loan application.
NMFA determines financial status for debt capacity and potential subsidy amount. NMFA presents eligible applicants to the NMFA Board for approval. NMFA will work with applicants on drafting final documents to close the loan.
For assistance or questions on the DWSRF funding process contact: NMENV-dwbfunding@state. nm. us Engineering Review for Infrastructure Projects The Drinking Water Bureau engineering program reviews all applications to modify an existing system or construct new systems to ensure projects will meet regulations and standards.
All projects must submit an application with plans and specifications stamped by a New Mexico registered professional engineer. The application checklist can be used to ensure all required documentation is provided. Adding chlorination to a groundwater system?
Submit the Documentation of Chlorine Inactivation application. Use the Hypochlorination checklist to ensure all required documentation is provided. Hauling potable water?
Submit the Water Hauler Application and use the Water Hauler Checklist to ensure all required documentation is provided. Making a change to an approved project? Use the Change Order Notice to document the change.
Ready to activate an approved project? Use the Notice of Project Completion Template to ensure all the required documentation is provided. A ll the required forms are available on the NMED Forms page .
Project applications and supporting documentation must be emailed to NMENV-DWBPlanReview@state. nm. us .
drinking. water@env. nm.
gov Utility Operator Certification: UOCP. certification@env. nm.
gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public water systems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (New Mexico allocation from BIL was $63 million in 2022). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) / New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) / New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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