Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Overview:
The New Mexico Environment Department manages the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund Program (CWSRF). The CWSRF program provides a source of low-cost financing for a wide range of wastewater and storm water projects that protect surface and ground water. Funds may also be used for projects that control non-point source water pollution, such as a solid waste and septic tank installations.
The CWSRF program was established in 1986 pursuant to the Wastewater Facility Construction Loan Act and the Federal Clean Water Act and provides low-interest loans with a repayment period of up to thirty years. Repayments are cycled back into the fund and used to pay for future clean water projects.
Click the following links to view or download New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) regulations that govern the CWSRF:
NMAC 20.7.5 Wastewater Facility Construction Loans
NMAC 20.7.6 Wastewater Facility Construction Loan Policies and Guidelines
NMAC 20.7.7 Review Procedures for Wastewater Construction Loan
Eligible Borrowers
Municipalities, Counties, Water and Sanitation Districts, Mutual Domestic Water Associations, Pueblos and Tribes are all encouraged to apply for this funding. Funds from the CWSRF can be used by public entities for planning, design and construction of wastewater collection and treatment facilities and for non-point source water pollution control projects. Private entities are eligible for limited types of projects.
This is not an exhaustive list of eligible entities, please contact us with questions.
NMENV-cpbinfo@state.nm.us or 505.827.2806.
Eligible Projects
Centralized and Decentralized Wastewater Treatment
Energy and Water Conservation Associated with Wastewater Facilities, Agricultural Best Management Practices, Habitat Protection and Restoration. Projects that remediate or prevent pollution from landfills, silviculture, resource extraction, and brownfields.
Stormwater Management Projects
Stormwater Grey Infrastructure – Traditional Pipe, Storage, Treatment and Sediment Controls including filter fences, storm drain inlet protection, street sweepers and vacuum trucks.
Stormwater Green Infrastructure – Infiltration basins; constructed surface and subsurface flows; rainwater harvesting, storage, management and distribution; bioretention/biowales; replacement of grey infrastructure with green infrastructure.
Landfill Projects
Landfill Closure – Capping systems, leachate collection, storage and treatment, side slope seepage prevention and control, gas condensation systems, monitoring wells and equipment, stormwater runoff controls.
Landfill Leachate Collection and Treatment – Landfill liner systems, Leachate removal or collection, Toe drains and cut-off walls, On-site leachate treatment facilities, Barge shelters, containment booms, Litter fences.
This is not an exhaustive project type list, please contact us with questions. NMENV-cpbinfo@state.nm.us or 505.827.2806.
Click the following link to view or download the Overview of CWSRF Eligibilities.
Type of Funds
The CWSRF funds are available for up to 100% of eligible costs. Annual federal funding determines the availability of subsidy. Subsidy may be offered to eligible entities in a combination loan and grant package.
Loan Interest and Terms
CWSRF loans are offered at low interest rates ranging from 0% to 2.375%, depending on census data and economic criteria. Loan repayment terms may be up to 30 years.
CWSRF Basics
CWSRF FLOW CHART
When to Apply for CWSRF Funding
The first step to secure funding from CWSRF is to apply. Applications are accepted annually each Spring. A submitted application does not obligate a borrower to accept funding.
Please feel free to contact our team to be included in our mailing list and to be notified when the next funding cycle is open. CPB CWSRF Team email: NMENV-cpbinfo@state.nm.us or (505) 827-2806.
CWSRF Priority Rating System
The purpose of the CWSRF Projects Priority Rating System is to evaluate and rank projects that will improve point source discharges and non-point source impacts to surface and groundwater. The system will also evaluate each applicant’s level of financial need, local commitment to promoting sustainable utilities, and readiness to proceed with design and construction.
Click the following link to view or download the Priority Rating System Guidance.
CWSRF Affordability Criteria System
Affordability Criteria is used for the purpose of identifying communities that would most benefit from subsidy. Pursuant to the Clean Water Act, affordability criteria is based on income and unemployment data and population trends.
Click the following link to view or download the Affordability Criteria System.
CWSRF Green Project Reserve (GPR)
Green Project Reserve is intended to promote water efficiency, energy efficiency, green infrastructure and environmentally innovative projects.
Click the following link to view or download: Green Project Reserve Project Categorical Eligible and Non-Eligible Examples.
CWSRF Public Involvement Plan (PIP)
The purpose of this PIP is to provide public participation opportunities and information that may be needed to participate in the public comment period. This PIP integrates information about the affected communities and identifies resources needed by the Bureau to successfully incorporate community participation activities into the decision making process for the public comment period for the Intended Use Plan (IUP). The PIP identifies the Department staff and resources needed to accomplish these activities.
Click the following link to view or download the Public Involvement Plan.
CWSRF Projects Priority List (PPL)
Apply for funding and placement on the CWSRF Project Priority List (PPL) is the first step in obtaining a low interest loan for an eligible Clean Water project.
Click the following link to view or download the 2019 Project Priority List.
CWSRF Intended Use Plan (IUP)
The NMED Construction Programs Bureau (CPB) produces an annual IUP to identify the intended uses for the CWSRF. The SFY 2019 IUP is now available.
Click the following link to view or download the Current Intended Use Plan.
CWSRF Grantee Project Requirements
Click the following link to view or download: Engineering Contract Template for All Funding Programs
Asset Management Plan
CWSRF projects must have an asset management plan. The asset management plan must be in place prior to the project’s completion, and can be funded through CWSRF as part of the project. The State approved outline for an asset management plan should be used by wastewater utilities to create an asset management plan. If you have any questions, please contact your assigned Project Manager.
Click the following link to view or download: An Introduction to Asset Management Plan
Click the following link to view or download: Asset Management Plan Outline Template
State Environmental Review Process (SERP)
This procedure was developed by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Construction Programs Bureau (CPB) to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) projects.
Click the following link to view or download: State Environmental Review Process (SERP)
American Iron and Steel Requirement
The American Iron and Steel (AIS) provision requires Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) assistance recipients to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States. This requirement applies to projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public treatment works. If you have any questions in regards to this requirement please contact your assigned Project Manager.
Click the following link for more information about this requirement: Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) American Iron and Steel (AIS)
Permastore Tanks Non Compliance with American Iron and Steel from EPA 2017
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that Permastore’s glass-fused steel lined tanks are not in compliance with the EPA AIS requirement for CWSRF projects.
Click the following link to view or download: CWSRF AIS Permastore Tanks Non-Compliance with American Iron and Steel_EPA2017
Davis-Bacon Requirement
Davis-Bacon requires contractors and subcontractors on certain projects receiving CWSRF funding to pay all laborers and mechanics at prevailing wage rates for similar job types in the same county. Sub-recipients are required to monitor Davis-Bacon compliance by reviewing payroll records and conducting employee interviews. If you have any questions please contact your assigned Project Manager.
Click the following link to view or download: Davis-Bacon Handbook
CWSRF Annual Report
The most current CWSRF Annual Report is available for review. CPB is currently performing oversight of 40 CWSRF construction projects with an outstanding aggregate loan and grant balance of $64,718,475. There are also 47 loans in repayment that are currently being serviced with an outstanding principal balance of $132,905,865.
Click the following link to view or download: CWSRF Annual Report.
CWSRF Disbursement Request Forms Templates
Click the following link to view or download required forms at: CWSRF Disbursement Request Forms.
If you have any questions regarding the CWSRF, contact the CPB Team: NMENV-cpbinfo@state.nm.us or (505) 827-2806.
