The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure is currently accepting public comments on draft Intended Use Plans (IUPs) and Priority Rating Systems for the State Revolving Fund Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Helene (SRF Helene). The deadline for submitting comments is June 20, 2025.
These funds are part of a federal allotment provided by the American Relief Act, 2025. Specifically, $253,681,000 has been allocated to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and $409,422,000 to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. These funds are intended to support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects in communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
The Intended Use Plans outline how these supplemental federal funds will be administered through 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 project funding from SRF Helene resources.
Two draft IUPs have been made available for public comment until June 20, 2025:
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 parties can submit their comments by email at dwi.publiccomments@deq.nc.gov with “Comments on Draft IUPs for SRF Helene” as the subject line or by mail addressed to Cathy Akroyd at Division of Water Infrastructure, 1633 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1633.
