The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure is seeking public comments on draft Intended Use Plans (IUPs) and Priority Rating Systems for the State Revolving Fund Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Helene. The comment period will remain open until June 20, 2025.
The state has received a federal allotment of $253,681,000 for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and $409,422,000 for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund as part of the supplemental appropriations made in the American Relief Act, 2025.
These Intended Use Plans are designed to manage the supplemental federal funds allocated for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in communities affected by Hurricane Helene. The plans involve both the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). They also include proposed Priority Rating Systems that will guide the State Water Infrastructure Authority in prioritizing projects eligible for funding assistance from SRF Helene funds.
Two draft IUPs are available for public review:
1. Draft IUP for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund’s Supplemental Appropriation for Hurricane Helene.
2. Draft IUP for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund’s Supplemental Appropriation for Hurricane Helene.
Interested individuals or organizations can submit their comments by 5 p.m. on June 20, 2025. Comments may be sent via email to dwi.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov with “Comments on Draft IUPs for SRF Helene” as the subject line or mailed to Cathy Akroyd at Division of Water Infrastructure, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
Further information about the Division of Water Infrastructure is available online.
