Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

The State of Hawaii, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program was established by the 1997 State Legislature as the result of the 1996 Federal amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act. This program currently provides low interest loans to Hawaii’s regulated water systems for the construction of drinking water infrastructure projects. These projects help achieve or maintain compliance with drinking water standards, protect public health and the environment.

Drinking Water SRF Information

  • Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 11 Chapter 65 Environmental States Revolving Funds |.pdf|
  • DWSRF Eligibility Handbook (June 2017) |.pdf|
  • DWSRF Checklist (also outlined below) |.pdf|

Reports

For older versions, please contact the program.

Pre-Application Requirements

  • Proposed Project for SRF Funding Form |.xls| (Last Revised: 2/13/2023)
  • Capacity Evaluation Checklist |.docx| (for new applicants or borrowers that have not received an SRF loan in the last 5 years)

Loan Requirements

  1. Loan Application (updated October 2022)|.pdf|
  2. Resolution, Ordinance, or other Debt Authorization – a written approval which authorizes the DWSRF loan application
  3. Environmental Documents (DWSRF Environmental Crosscutter Consultation Requirements |.pdf|)
    • Environmental Review Checklist
      • Exemption Declaration and Environmental Assessment (EA) Review Checklist |.pdf|
      • Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Review Checklist |.pdf|
    • Exempt Project Certification * |.doc| |.pdf|
  4. Plans and Specifications
  5. Bonded contract(s) which must include:
    • Selected Itemized Bid Tabulations
    • Boilerplates for contracts (updated October 2022) |.pdf|
    • American Iron and Steel (AIS) required language for construction contracts |.docx|
      • One-Page Guidance 2020 |.pdf|
      • AIS information, including waivers can be accessed here.
  6. Notice to Proceed Letter
  7. EPA Forms and Other Federal Documents
    • 5700-52a MBE/WBE Utilization Under Federal Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Interagency Agreements |.pdf|
    • SF 1445 Labor Standards Interview form|.pdf|
    • Employee Rights Under the Davis-Bacon Act (Davis-Bacon Poster)|.pdf|
  8. Additional requirements *
    • National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 Review * |.pdf|
    • Build America, Buy America (BABA) * |EPA website|

Requirements during construction

  1. Payment Request Forms |.xlsx|
  2. AIS/BABA Certification Letters |.pdf|
  3. Base Signage * |.pdf|
  4. RESCINDED AS OF DEC 11, 2024 – Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Signage *|.pdf| |blue template| |white template|
  5. Letter of Substantial Completion, or similar (once available)

* not applicable to all loans, check with your DWSRF project manager to find out if this applies to you

 

Judy Hayducscko DWSRF Program/Engineering
vacant DWSRF Program/Engineering
Kevin Yoshioka DWSRF Business Loan Officer
Evan Watarida DWSRF Business Loan Officer
Jann Masaki DWSRF Business Loan Officer
Andrea Chagami DWSRF Accountant
Daisy Chuck-Smith DWSRF Accountant

Contact Us

Phone: (808) 586-4258
Fax: (808) 586-4351
E-Mail: doh.dwsrf@doh.hawaii.gov

  • Oahu
    Safe Drinking Water Branch
    Environmental Management Division
    Hawaii State Department of Health
    2385 Waimano Home Road, Suite 110
    Uluakupu Building 4
    Pearl City, Hawaii 96782-1400

Last Update: 31 October 2025