WAC 246-296-130. Project priority rating and ranking criteria

The department shall, at a minimum, consider the following to assign points, and rate and rank proposed projects: (1) Criteria for risk categories and points based on: (a) Type and significance of public health problems the project will resolve; (b) If the project is needed to bring the public water system into compliance with federal, state, and local drinking water requirements; and (c) Current compliance status. (2) Additional points based on the type of project being proposed if the project: (a) Is ready to proceed to construction; (b) Completes projects previously funded by DWSRF grants or loans; (c) Is to consolidate or restructure multiple public water systems; (d) Creates a sustainable regional public health benefit; (e) Is a water main replacement project that coincides with other infrastructure projects; (f) Qualifies as a green project; or (g) Serves a disadvantaged community.