FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6367

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Background: The water pollution control revolving fund provides loans to state and local governments for:

construction or replacement of water pollution control facilities;
implementation of managing nonpoint sources of pollution; and
development and implementation of a conservation and management plan to protect and restore water quality of an estuary.

The account is funded by capitalization grants provided by the federal government under the Clean Water Act, state matching funds, repayment of loans, interest, and other fees paid in administration of the fund. Loans are made at or below market interest rates and at terms not to exceed 30 years of the projected useful life of the facility.

During the 2013-2015 biennium, approximately $157 million was provided for combined sewer overflow projects, repairing sewer connections, wastewater treatment facilities, and reclaimed water projects.

A water pollution control facility includes a system to collect, store, treat, and dispose of sanitary sewage; stormwater; combined sewer overflows; and residential, commercial, and agricultural wastes. Industrial wastewater is the result of manufacturing, remediation, cleaning or rinsing processes, while residential household wastewater includes domestic sewage from toilets, showers, washing machines, and other activities.

Summary: Loans from the water pollution control revolving fund may be granted to publicly owned industrial wastewater treatment facilities that reduce the burden on a municipal wastewater facility.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate	47	0
House	97	0