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Updated 08/08

Sewer and Storm Water Conservation and Efficiency Loans

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Introduction

Legislation was passed in 1998 implementing the constitutional amendment approved by voters in November 1997 allowing municipal storm water and sewer utilities to make loans for storm water and sewer conservation and efficiency (Chapter 31, Laws of 1998). Counties, cities, towns, and special districts can now use utility operating revenues to assist homeowners and businesses in acquiring and installing materials and equipment that will conserve or allow for more efficient use of municipal storm water and sewer services. The amendment to the state constitution expands the authority already available for energy (weatherization) and water conservation assistance, and establishes that these loans are not an improper loan of public credit. The loans provide another tool for local governments to work with utility customers in improving municipal water, sewer, and storm water services to better address the critical water quality and habitat conservation issues facing our state.

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