BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs have announced six loans they have distributed to North Dakota cities since August. Jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, the programs have awarded six loans for water and sewer projects throughout the state. Dickinson received three loans from the SRF A $2 million loan was awarded by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to Phase 2 construction of Sims Street Improvements. This includes sanitary and storm sewer upgrades from the south side of Interstate 94 to 10th Street. A $2 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan was given to replace lead service lines, reducing the potential for lead in drinking water. Another $1.6 million DWSRF loan was approved to replace cast-iron water mains, providing safe water transmission for residents. Carpio received a $5.5 million CWSRF loan towards the wastewater treatment plant replacement and sanitary sewer improvements. These will help the city meet discharge requirements and reduce repairs.   Caliber Midstream reports spill near Arnegard Arthur and Jamestown also received funds totaling just under $2.5 million. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides part of the SRF programs’ funding. SRF programs provide funding to maintain and improve the infrastructure protecting water resources across the country. To learn more about the SRF, go to the ND government website. Contact the Department of Environmental Quality at [email protected] if you have questions about any of the aforementioned projects. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW