Lead Service Line Replacement Program

The Lead Service Line Replacement Program (LSLR) provides financing solely for lead service line inventory management and lead service line replacement projects that will assist local communities with the implementation of proactive LSLR programs. Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) LSLR Funding  for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 - $66,808,000 Funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2023 - $28,660,000 The required initial statewide lead service line inventory deadline is October 16, 2024. EPA will share build state capacity to assist local communities and to ensure lead service line funding is effectively and equitably deployed. Any project under this appropriation must replace the entire lead service line, not just a portion, unless a portion has already been replaced. Lead Service Line Replacement State Environmental Review Process A State Environmental Review Process (SERP) conducted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is required for financing through the DWSRF. Lead Service Line Inventory Project SERP The following documents provide an overview of the expedited Categorical Exclusion (CE) SERP process applicable for only LSL inventory projects. Please be advised that the expedited SERP listed below will not be accepted for LSL replacement projects. The applicant will provide a description of the project on the application, plan and specs are not applicable here unless they are doing replacement along with the inventory.  GEFA Staff will send over the ECF and detailed project description to the EPD Office. EPD Staff will post these projects on their website and issue a final approval without waiting for 30 days comment period to end. If comments are received, EPD will respond to any comments and may require the applicant to do a public notice and hearing. LSL Inventory SERP Workflow Chart (PDF, 61.47 KB) LSL Environmental Certification Form (ECF) (PDF, 107.45 KB) LSL Inventory Project CE Approval List Lead Service Line Replacement Project SERP The following documents provide an overview of the standard Categorical Exclusion (CE) and Notice of No Significant Impact (NONSI) process applicable for LSL replacement projects. Please be advised that standard SERP process will apply for all LSL replacement projects.  For more information on the SERP process, please visit our application process webpage: LSL Replacement SERP Workflow Chart (PDF, 61.47 KB) LSL Replacement SERP Process Lead Service Line Replacement Program Loan Draw Process The following documents will be required for the submittal of all LSL inventory and replacement projects for the reimbursement of eligible expenditures. Borrowers should review the " Guidance Document for Project Requirements " available on the loan documents webpage . DWSRF LSL Program Inspection Guidelines (PDF, 31.57 KB) Exhibit C Document Checklist Loan Drawdown Form (PDF, 176.38 KB) Davis-Bacon Subrecipient Compliance Report (PDF, 22.83 KB) Engineer's Certification Form (PDF, 30 KB) Lead Service Line Replacement Program Federal Requirements All potential borrowers receiving funding under the BIL Lead Service Line program must meet the federal government requirements of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Borrowers should review the " Supplemental General Conditions for Federally-Assisted State Revolving Fund" available on the loan documents webpage . The DWSRF federal requirements include: SERP Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements American Iron and Steel (AIS) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Build America Buy America (BABA) Signage For additional information on the federal requirements of the DWSRF program, please view GEFA's webinar: Lead Service Line Replacement Program Funding - Engineer Forums:

The following documents will be required for the submittal of all LSL inventory and replacement projects for the reimbursement of eligible expenditures. Borrowers should review the " Guidance Document for Project Requirements " available on the loan documents webpage . DWSRF