The States of Montana and South Dakota are currently accepting applications for nonpoint source project program grants under the Federal Clean Water Act, Section 319 nonpoint source control program. The recommended range for grants is $10,000-$300,000 per project, and a 40 percent cost share is required. Applicants must either be a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3) tax … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently released an updated version of the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Management Handbook. The purpose of the Handbook is to guide USEPA and State SRF managers through the process of strategic fund management. The updated guide provides an in-depth analysis of how to measure the financial health of SRF … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced that the deadline to submit letters of interest for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans has been extended to July 31, 2018. “By extending the deadline to apply for a WIFIA loan, even more entities will be able to bring critical water infrastructure improvements to their … Read more
Thank you to all of the water systems and utilities that participated in the 2018 Annual Utility Rate Survey! The responses are being compiled, and the complimentary booklets will be delivered later this summer. In the meantime, here is a summary of the 2018 responses related to inclining block rates in water conservation pricing. Future … Read more
In late March, the U.S. Congress and President Donald Trump approved a $1.3 trillion federal spending package that more than doubles the funding for the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) as well as increasing the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan program. Within the federal omnibus budget bill, WIFIA received $63 million … Read more
Have you completed the 17th Annual Rate Survey questionnaire yet? There is still time to submit your responses. The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 10. Each year, AE2S conducts a survey of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utility rates throughout the region. Two unique reports are prepared based on community population. One is … Read more