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Radionuclide Rule Funding Sources for Water Utilities

The following documents detail possible funding sources for public water systems complying with the Radionuclides Rule.

Using DWSRF Funds to Comply with the Radionuclides Rule (PDF)(4 pp, 493 K, About PDF) EPA 816-F-02-008, May 2002
Sources of Technical and Financial Assistance for Small Drinking Water Systems (PDF)(23 pp, 1110 K, About PDF) EPA 816-K-02-005, July 2002

Rural Development-Rural Utilities Service, Loan, and Gran Program Fact Sheet (pdf) (132.68 KB, May 2003, EPA 816-F-03-009)
USDA/Rural Development/Rural Utilities Service (RUS) administers water and wastewater loan and grant programs to improve the quality of life and promote economic development in Rural America. These programs were previously administered by the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA)

Radionuclide Rule Funding Sources for Water Utilities

Drinking Water Requirements for States and Public Water Systems