Lead Service Line Loan
This funding program is open for applications April 1 to April 28, 2023. Eligible projects include lead service line inventories and lead service line replacements. See the following documents for more information. We recently passed two emergency rules to help conform to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) requirements. We filed the first rule during the construction loan application review; it allowed the department to grant 100 percent loan forgiveness to qualified applicants. We filed the second rule when the lead service line loan guidelines were published. This allows us to modernize the definition of disadvantaged community and update or remove obsolete water system requirements. For more information about these rulemakings, please visit our Rulemaking webpage.
- 2023 Lead Service Line Loan Guidelines (revised) 331-714 (PDF)
- 2023 Lead Service Line Loan Application Worksheet (Word)
- EZ1 Project Review Form DOH 331-651 (Word)
- 2023 Lead Service Line Loan Fact Sheet 331-715 (PDF)
- March 23 Lead Service Line Loan Overview
To learn more, join our upcoming question and answer session. Use the Teams meeting link below.
- April 4, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.—Lead Service Line Q&A
Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device:
Click here to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 261 735 283 330
Passcode: XbsaVd
Or call in (audio only):
+1 564-999-2000,,276734291# United States, Olympia
Phone conference ID: 276 734 291#
Construction Loan
This funding program will open again for applications October 1 to November 30, 2023.
The following documents are available from the 2022 funding cycle.
- 2022 Construction Loan Guidelines DOH 331-196 (PDF)
- 2022 Construction Loan Application Worksheet (Word)
- EZ1 Project Review Form DOH 331-651 (Word)
- Construction Loan Fact Sheet DOH 331-630 (PDF)
- 2022 Contract Training Presentation (PDF)
- 2022 Construction Cultural, Historical, Environmental Reviews Presentation (PDF)
- 2022 Construction Loan Overview Presentation (PDF)
Preconstruction Loan
Preconstruction Loan applications will be accepted year-round. Eligible projects will be funded on a first-come basis until funding is exhausted. The guidelines, fact sheets, application worksheets, and webinar presentations are here for your information.
- Preconstruction Loan Guidelines 331-537 (PDF)
- Preconstruction Loan Application Worksheet 331-665 (Word)
- EZ1 Project Review Form 331-651 (Word)
- Preconstruction Loan Fact Sheet 331-664 (PDF)
General Information
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) makes funds available to drinking water systems to pay for infrastructure improvements. This program is funded through federal and state money and subject to state laws and additional federal regulations.
The program provides:
- Low-interest construction loans to publicly- (municipal) and privately-owned drinking water systems. These loans cover capital improvements that increase public health and compliance with drinking water regulations.
- Loan repayments can range from 20 to 30 years. In some cases, partial loan forgiveness is offered.
- Consolidation Feasibility Study grants.
Asset Management Training
Asset Management training counts toward bonus points on your DWSRF application. Here's the link for the Asset Management Training webinar video.
Materials for this webinar.
- AM Webinar 2020 (PDF)
- Water System A1 Asset Inventory Exercise (PDF)
- North Tank Inspection Report (PDF)
- Asset Inventory RCAC Instructions (PDF)
- Asset Inventory RCAC Blank Spreadsheet (Excel)
- Asset Inventory RCAC Completed Spreadsheet for Water System A1 Worksheet 5 (Excel)
If you have problems downloading these files, viewing the video, or have questions please email dwsrf@doh.wa.gov.
How to Apply Online Using WALT
Washington Loan Tracking (WALT) is the Washington State Department of Health Office of Drinking Water's online loan and grant management tool. You may submit applications for funding opportunities, check the status of your application, and submit applicable documentation through WALT.
NOTE: Pre-registration is required to access WALT this year. If you're already in the WALT system, no action is needed.
For WALT Pre-registration and other user help, please email DWSRF@DOH.WA.GOV.
Please refer to the Washington Loan Tracking External User Guide 331-614 (PDF).
After You Are Approved for a Loan
Environmental review and cultural review
All federally funded infrastructure projects must undergo both an environmental and a cultural review. These identify and analyze potential impacts a project might have on environmental, historical, and cultural resources.
Contracting
If your project is funded, refer to the DWSRF Customer Loan Handbook 331-586 (PDF) for your next steps. Here's a Loan Payment Calculator for your use.
Contacts
Link to mail and physical addresses.
- Applications and general questions—Sara J. Herrera 360-236-3089 or DWSRF@DOH.WA.GOV
- Cultural and environmental review—Scott Kugel 360-480-7617
- Scope of work and eligibility—Jocelyne Gray 564-669-4893
- Underwriting—Mike Copeland 360-236-3083
- Contracting—Eloise Rudolph 360-236-3124
- Contracting—Dennis Hewitt 360-236-3017
- Contracting—Brittany Cody-Pinkney 360-236-3047
- Invoicing and Payments—Steve Lomnicki 360-236-3166 or DWSRFInvoicing@doh.wa.gov
More Resources
- Emergency Loan Webpage
- DWSRF Infrastructure Bill Funding Fact Sheet 331-685 (PDF)
- Funding Programs for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects (PDF)
- Public Works Board
- Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council
- Environmental Protection Agency
Intended Use Plan—Twenty-Sixth Federal Capitalization Grant
We are pleased to announce the Twenty-Sixth Federal Capitalization Grant DWSRF IUP. DWSRF is a federal/state partnership program whose purpose is to, (1) provide loans to public water systems for capital improvements aimed at increasing public health protection, and (2) provide a source of funds for other Safe Drinking Water Act activities.
System Improvement Team (SYNC)
Per ESHB 1677 passed by the 2017 Legislature, Department of Health has been directed to participate in SYNC along with Department of Ecology, Department of Commerce, and Public Works Board. For more information on SYNC, please visit the SYNC webpage.
StoryMap of Project Profiles
We advertise our successful projects in a new, more engaging way with a StoryMap. This is a data-driven way to talk about a project and provides a map tour and synopsis of successful DWSRF projects around the state. Each point on the map links to a description and photo, with a link to more details. We hope this new way to communicate our successes inspires other drinking water systems to participate in our program and gives them new ideas for solving challenges they may face. Visit the DWSRF StoryMap.