The State Revolving Fund, authorized by both state and federal law, is the largest assistance program. This program provides low interest loans to public entities for the construction of sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants. The SRF also provides low interest loans to small producers for the construction of animal waste facilities. This agricultural program is operated in conjunction with the Mo. Dept of Agriculture. The DNR is planning to expand the SRF into other areas of nonpoint source problems.
Examples are septic tanks and agricultural best management practices.
Smaller communities may not qualify for the SRF sewer loans. The State Construction Grant Program, authorized by Chapter 644, RSMo, was developed to help these smaller communities. The commission also oversees grants to urban communities for the construction of storm water facilities. Amendment 7 also authorizes state bonds to provide loans and grants for rural water and sewer grants. The WPCP and CWC have developed rules for these programs as well.