Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF)
Project Guide For ALL Projects

Before Construction Starts

Before a water system receiving DWSRF money begins construction, the following items must be completed:

1. The water system has had a meeting with DWSRF staff to discuss the timeline of the project and any requirements by the DWSRF program and the Drinking Water Program
2. An Environmental Review had been performed by the project engineer and approved by DWSRF staff and any other funding agencies involved in the project. Environmental determination categories are:
• Categorical Exclusion (CE)
• Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI)
• Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
3. A loan application has been submitted and approved by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank.
4. Plans and specifications have been reviewed and approved by DWSRF staff and other interested parties.
5. A capacity review of the water system has been performed by DWSRF staff.
6. Conduct a pre-construction meeting with the contractor, funding agencies and other interested parties.

If the above steps are not completed before construction starts, payment and construction could be delayed.