WAC 246-296-010. Purpose and scope

The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Establish a funding program for public water system infrastructure improvements that increase a public water system's ability to provide safe and reliable drinking water and improve public health protection; (2) Establish eligibility criteria for public water systems to receive funding including, but not limited to, proper operation, management, and maintenance consistent with federal DWSRF capacity requirements; (3) Provide additional financial assistance to eligible disadvantaged communities; (4) Provide DWSRF loans in response to an emergency; (5) Use a portion of the EPA capitalization grant for set-aside activities according to federal law; (6) Establish that sound financial practices and ongoing oversight are in place to manage the DWSRF in perpetuity; (7) Establish requirements for public water systems to receive a DWSRF loan including, but not limited to, planning requirements; being resource efficient, sustainable, and environmentally sound; (8) Establish requirements for public water systems to receive a DWSRF loan in response to an emergency; and (9) Establish the responsibilities of the department for administering the DWSRF loan program.