Alaska Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Priority Criteria for Drinking Water Projects
| PUBLIC HEALTH |
POINTS |
| This project will correct the cause of a human disease event documented by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) or a recognized public health organization. Documentation required. |
100 |
| This project will eliminate acute risks to public health. Documentation required. |
75 |
| This project will correct potential long-term, chronic health threats or resolve serious distribution system problems or leaks. Documentation required. |
50 |
| This project will eliminate potential hazards, provide treatment of secondary contaminants such as iron or manganese, or enhance system operations. |
30 |
| This project has no significant health hazard related issues. |
0 |
| COMPLIANCE WITH SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT |
POINTS |
| This project will allow a system to come into compliance with an executed Compliance-Order-By-Consent (COBC), Administrative Order, Judicial Decision or Consent Decree. Documentation required. |
35 |
| This project will resolve a significant compliance issue. |
25 |
| This project has no significant compliance related issues. |
10 |
| This project has minimal impact on future pollution events. |
0 |
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION: This project specifically addresses system vulnerabilities or potential sources of contamination that are identified in the Drinking Water Protection Plan.
| SOURCE WATER PROTECTION |
POINTS |
| This project specifically addresses system vulnerabilities or potential sources of contamination that are identified in the Drinking Water Protection Plan. Documentation must be provided and will be verified by ADEC. |
10 |
| The system’s Drinking Water Protection Plan is current (within 3 years) and on file with ADEC Drinking Water Program. No documentation is required. |
5 |
| The system’s Drinking Water Protection Plan is not current and/or the project does not address any vulnerabilities or potential sources of contamination. |
0 |
| PROJECT READINESS |
POINTS |
| 100% design plans and specifications have been finalized and fully detailed for bidding or construction. Documentation is required. |
50 |
| 65% preliminary plans, specifications and cost estimate have been developed. Documentation is required. |
40 |
| 35% preliminary plans have been developed. Documentation is required. |
30 |
| Projects that can demonstrate authorization to incur debt through an assembly/council resolution or through successful voter authorization, as appropriate. |
20 |
| Key planning document(s) have been prepared for the proposed project, e.g. preliminary engineering report, feasibility study, alternatives analysis. Documentation is required. |
10 |
| No project development has been accomplished. |
0 |
| ASSET MANAGEMENT |
POINTS |
| An asset management plan that incorporates an inventory of all assets, an assessment of the criticality and condition of the assets, a prioritization of capital projects needed, and a budget, has been adopted and implemented within the past 5 years. Documentation is required. |
30 |
| An asset inventory has been prepared and is attached. The asset inventory must meet the requirements as outlined in the SRF Asset Inventory Guidance. Documentation is required. |
20 |
| An asset management plan will be prepared or updated as part of the proposed project. Completed plan to be provided to SRF. |
15 |
| An asset inventory will be prepared as part of the proposed project. Completed inventory to be provided to SRF. |
10 |
| Employees have attended an asset management training, approved by ADEC Operator Training and Certification Program for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), within the last year. Documentation is required. |
5 |
| The system has not planned, developed, or implemented an asset management plan or inventory, and staff have not attended asset management training. |
0 |
| SUSTAINABILITY, RESILIENCY and SECURITY PROJECTS |
POINTS |
| Resiliency-Related Infrastructure Improvements – Capital projects undertaken to enhance the ability of existing facilities to withstand and recover from natural and man-made disturbances such as extreme storms, floods, earthquakes, landslides and wildfires. Examples of projects include but are not limited to physical flood barriers, relocation of infrastructure due to hazard areas, waterproofing electrical components, sealing structures to prevent floodwater penetration, adding wind-resistant features, backup generators. |
50 |
| Effective Utility Management – Plans, studies and projects that improve the technical, managerial and financial capacity of assistance recipients to operate, maintain and upgrade their infrastructure. Improved stewardship of existing infrastructure will help improve sustainability and extend the useful life of the system. Examples include but are not limited to rate studies, master plans, risk and resilience assessments, emergency response plans. |
25 |
| Security – Enhance the physical security of the utility system with security fencing, alarms, surveillance systems or other security measures. Incorporate new or updated technologies to enhance cybersecurity. |
25 |
| Not applicable. |
0 |
| GREEN PROJECT RESERVE |
POINTS |
| Water Efficiency – Improvements to deliver better services with less water consumption. |
25 |
| Energy Efficiency – Use of improved technologies and practices to reduce energy consumption of water quality projects. |
25 |
| Green Infrastructure – Infrastructure with a focus on conserving water. |
25 |
| Environmentally Innovative – Demonstrate an approach that manages water resources in a sustainable way. |
25 |
| Not applicable. |
0 |
| OPERATOR CERTIFICATION |
POINTS |
| The system employs, or has on contract, an operator certified to the level of the system. |
5 |
| The system does not employ, or have on contract, an operator certified to the level of the system. |
0 |
| AFFORDABILITY |
POINTS |
| Monthly wastewater residential user fee is greater than 2% of monthly Median Household Income. |
15 |
| Monthly wastewater residential user fee is greater than 1% and less than 1.99% of monthly Median Household Income. |
10 |
| Monthly wastewater residential user fee is less than 1% of monthly Median Household Income. |
5 |
| EQUIVALENCY (To be completed by ADEC) |
POINTS |
| This project will be assigned all applicable federal conditions in order to meet equivalency requirements associated with the federal capitalization grant. |
50 |
| CONSOLIDATION (To be completed by ADEC) |
POINTS |
| This project will result in the regionalization and/or consolidation of two or more existing public water systems. |
25 |
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