§ 23.1-07-09 — Wastewater infrastructure grant program

1. The department shall award wastewater infrastructure grants to eligible entities
identified in subsection 2 to upgrade, replace, or construct infrastructure for a
wastewater collection system, wastewater disposal system, or wastewater treatment
plant.
2. Cities, counties, townships, water resource districts, recreation service districts, and
water districts operating wastewater systems in the state may receive a grant under
this section for an eligible project, subject to the availability of funds.
3. In awarding wastewater infrastructure grants to eligible entities, the department shall
prioritize eligible entities that:
a. Have experienced a reduction in previously approved federal funds or federal
assistance related to wastewater infrastructure projects; and
b. Are prepared to begin the wastewater infrastructure project upon receipt of the
grants.

4. An eligible wastewater system must be in compliance with current wastewater
regulations unless the project will return the system to compliance. Eligible projects
may not include operations and maintenance costs.
5. The department may not award a grant in excess of sixty percent of the total cost of a
project and shall ensure no community receives a grant for more than one project per
biennium.