Funding Water Efficiency Through State Revolving Funds

Funding Water Efficiency Through the State Revolving Fund Programs

When water demand is inflated by wasteful water use and water loss, water systems and their customers spend more than necessary in capital and operating costs. Water efficiency and reuse also are important for meeting the environmental goals of many states and communities. The number of water efficiency programs has increased dramatically in the last 10 years, and these programs are now found in almost every part of the United States. The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) programs can be important sources of financial assistance to help states and systems initiate a variety of efficiency measures and programs.