Water & Wastewater

Changes to environmental law have dramatically increased water quality standards, requiring local governments to comply with unfunded mandates that can drive water and sewer rates beyond affordable levels. KEM faces these challenges every day on behalf of our clients; we fully understand how difficult it is to meet EPA mandates while keeping rates in check. KEM engineers lead the industry in finding affordable solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements projects.

Funding Options

US Dept of Agriculture - Rural Development

Community Development Block Grant

Ohio Water Development Authority

Alternative Funding

Ohio Public Works Commission

Ohio EPA - WPCLF

Ohio EPA - WSRLA

US Dept of Agriculture - Rural Development

Community Development Block Grant

OPWC

The Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) provides financing for communities through the State Capital Improvement Program (SCIP). This funding can be up to $500,000 in the form of a zero-percent interest loan, a grant, or a combination of both. Applications for OPWC are normally submitted in early fall depending on the district, with funding available on July 1st of the following year.




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Ohio EPA - WPCLF

The Ohio EPA provides funding for project planning, design, and construction through the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) for projects that improve surface and ground water quality. Funding assistance is in the form of low-interest and 0% interest loans with 20/30/45 year payback periods and principal forgiveness (grants). Project nominations are typically due in August.

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Ohio EPA - WSRLA

The Ohio EPA provides funding for project planning, design, and construction through the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) for projects pertaining to public water systems. Funding assistance is in the form of low-interest and 0% interest loans with 20/30 year payback periods and principal forgiveness (grants). Project nominations are due in March

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USDA - RD

The United States Department of Agriculture provides water and wastewater funding assistance for small communities through their Rural Development - Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program. Funding assistance is provided in the form of low-interest loans that may be combined with a portion of grant assistance for communities with very low median household incomes. Funding applications may be submitted at any time.

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CDBG

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provides grants for water and wastewater projects through the Community and Economic Development Program for communities with a minimum of 51% of the residents in the Low-to-Moderate Income level. Applications for this funding source can be submitted at any time.

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OWDA

The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) offers planning, design, and construction loans at both standard and discounted rates for water and wastewater projects. Applications may be submitted at any time and funding is available upon approval.

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Alternative Funding

KEM is familiar with additional funding sources for water and wastewater projects, including Tax Assessments, Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDD), and Impact Fees. For more information regarding alternative funding sources, please contact KEM.




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For more information on Water & Wastewater Services

419-525-0093