Related Topics: Drinking Water State Revolving Fund The DWSRF AQUARIUS Recognition Program The Drinking Water State Revoking Fund (DWSRF) is a $38 billion federal-state partnership dedicated to protecting America's public health. The program finances the construction and rehabilitation of critical drinking water infrastructure, along with public health-focused programs and activities across our nation. The DWSRF AQUARIUS program nationally recognizes DWSRF-funded projects for exceptional focus on sustainability and protection of public health. These projects are examples of the high level of innovation possible with the DWSRF. States participating in this voluntary recognition program may nominate one DWSRF project during the 2019 round. All DWSRF projects are eligible for nomination if they have completed construction within the last two years. The project must meet three criteria: ------- Safe Drinking Water Act compliance field_image_alignment[und]":" Financial integrity Public health benefits Additionally, each project must demonstrate leadership in at least one or more of the following areas: • Emerging contaminants; • Aging infrastructure; • Innovative financing; • Affordability; • Water loss control; • Efficient water and/or energy use; • Creative approach to project planning and implementation; or • Water system partnerships States may nominate one project and send the nomination form to their EPA Regional Office Coordinator. After review from the EPA Regional Office, the Region will send nominations to EPA Headquarters (HQ). A panel at EPA HQ will review submitted projects. Of the projects nominated, the panel will select one particularly noteworthy project from each Region to be designated as "Exceptional Projects" to receive further recognition. • Nomination Form for the 201Q AQUARIUS Recognition Program ------- |