Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (WPCRF) Stakeholder Meetings

The largest state-operated loan program for clean water infrastructure is in the process of updating the rules governing the program.  A process has been underway to evaluate the program’s effectiveness in funding projects that address Colorado’s water quality priorities (protect all designated uses by attaining water quality standards and restore impaired water bodies to appropriate standards) and the ability for the program to fully implement new federal program requirements.

This assessment examined the existing Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund program structure, the procedures for distributing additional subsidy (grant dollars), the project application processes, the new green project reserve requirement, and how the existing ranking system has aligned with the Colorado Water Quality Control Division’s strategic plan.

Four workshops and a have been scheduled between August and October, 2011 to share the proposed changes and solicit stakeholder feedback/input. A final rulemaking hearing scheduled for April 2012 at which time the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission will consider the changes.  Please visit this CDPHE website for more details or contact Barry Cress at the Division of Local Government at 303-866-2352.