33 Miss. Code. R. 3-VIII

Current through December 10, 2024

Section 33-3-VIII - Expected Public Health Outcomes & Performance Measures

The objective of this program is to disperse all available loan and grant funds in a timely manner in order to achieve the public health protection benefits resulting from the projects identified in the FFY-2014 IUP, and to ensure compliance with loan agreements, as required by state and federal laws and regulations.

By implementing the FFY-2014 IUP and funding projects shown on the FFY-2014 Priority List (Section VII), the Board will have the means to plan for and fund projects that will address the most serious public health risks facing the public water supply systems in the state. Funding of the system projects will be determined by the amount of funding to be received for FFY-2014. If the full Cap grant occurs, the public health protection outcomes resulting from the funding of these projects on the priority list will be:

1) one system will become compliant with primary drinking water standards;

2) one system will receive an additional water source;

3) two systems will make improvements to improve pressures;

4) three water systems seeking funding for four different projects will construct distribution to serve previously un-served areas;

5) twelve systems will construct back-up water supplies;

6) eight systems will upgrade or rehabilitate existing facilities;

7) one system will add fluoridation to their existing system; and

8) one system will replace aging water meters with modern radio read meters. The success of the DWSIRLF Program will be defined by the ability of the MSDH to successfully meet commitments in the FFY-2014 DWSRF Work Plan.

Additionally, the majority of the projects as proposed should have minimal impact on the environment due to the nature of their design. Where necessary, appropriate environmental reviews will occur and proper permitting through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality will be required to ensure minimal impact on the environment.

33 Miss. Code. R. 3-VIII

Amended 11/23/2014