State of Georgia Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program fiscal year 2018 annual report

STATE OF GEORGIA DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM
STATE FISCAL YEAR 2018 ANNUAL REPORT
Working together for safe drinking water for all Georgians Prepared by the
GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AUTHORITY for the
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION IV September 30, 2018
PLEASE NOTE that this report does not constitute nor is it suitable for use as an official financial statement. This report was not prepared by an independent auditor or accountant, and is provided for informational purposes only.

DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS
STATE FISCAL YEAR 2018
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.......................................................................................................................1
ADDITIONAL SUBSIDIZATION PROJECTS ........................................................................................2
BANKS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (DW2016034) ....................................................................................................... 2 BLUE RIDGE (DW2016036) .................................................................................................................................................. 2 COMER (DW16003) ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 COWETA COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY (DW2016012) ......................................................................................... 2 ELLAVILLE (DW2016046) ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 FLOVILLA (DW2016037) ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 HARRIS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (DW2016030) ...................................................................................................... 2 HART COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY (DW15032) ....................................................................................................... 2 HINESVILLE (DW2016021) ................................................................................................................................................... 3 HOMER (DW2016014)......................................................................................................................................................... 3 KINGSLAND (DW2017016) ................................................................................................................................................... 3 MCRAE-HELENA (DW2016018) ............................................................................................................................................ 3 QUITMAN (DW2016043) ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 ROBERTA (DW15008) ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 SATILLA REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY (DW2016027).............................................................................................. 3 SCHLEY COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY (DW2016038) .............................................................................................................. 3 THOMASTON (DW15022) ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 TOWNS COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY (DW2018003) ........................................................................................... 4
BASE DWSRF PROJECTS ..................................................................................................................4
ALLENTOWN (DW2016029) .................................................................................................................................................. 4 BARTOW COUNTY (DW2017003) ........................................................................................................................................... 4 CAMILLA (DW2016035) ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 CHICKAMAUGA (DW2017010) ............................................................................................................................................... 4 DAWSONVILLE (DW2017009)................................................................................................................................................ 4 HOMER (DW2016015)......................................................................................................................................................... 4 MILLEDGEVILLE (DW2018006) .............................................................................................................................................. 4 MONTICELLO (DW2017021) ................................................................................................................................................. 5 PELHAM (DW2016040)........................................................................................................................................................ 5 PERRY (DW2017006) ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 PICKENS COUNTY (DW2017012) ........................................................................................................................................... 5 ST. MARYS (DW2017002).................................................................................................................................................... 5
MEETING IUP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ..........................................................................................5
DWSRF LOAN DISBURSEMENTS.......................................................................................................6
DWSRF STATE MATCH.......................................................................................................................6
DWSRF LOAN REPAYMENTS.............................................................................................................6
ASSURANCES AND SPECIFIC PROPOSALS.....................................................................................6
DISADVANTAGE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION.................................................7
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (4 PERCENT).....................................................................................7
SMALL SYSTEM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (2 PERCENT)...............................................................8

ASSISTANCE TO STATE PROGRAMS (10 PERCENT) ......................................................................8
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION OPERATOR TRAINING ................................................................. 8 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL......................................................................................................................... 9 IMPLEMENTATION OF EPD'S CRYPTOSPORIDIUM STRATEGY .................................................................10 CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ............................................................................................................10 SOURCE WATER / GROUND WATER INVESTIGATIONS ...............................................................................12 GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF WATER PROFESSIONALS (GAWP).................................................................12
LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER STATE PROGRAMS (15 PERCENT) .......................................12
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ............................................................................................................12 WELLHEAD PROTECTION ...................................................................................................................................13 GEORGIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION (GRWA) ........................................................................................13 GEORGIA WATER AND WASTEWATER INSTITUTE (GWWI) .......................................................................14
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Sources and Uses of Funds by Quarter......................................................................................................................... 15 Attachment 2: DWSRF Repayment Accounts....................................................................................................................................... 15 Attachment 3: Communities Receiving DWSRF Financial Assistance ................................................................................................. 16 Attachment 4: Binding Commitments by Category, Population & Dollar Value .................................................................................... 17 Attachment 5: Disbursement of Funds by Quarter................................................................................................................................ 18 Attachment 6: Comparison of Projected Versus Actual Disbursements ............................................................................................... 19 Attachment 7: Projects Closed during FY2018 ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Attachment 8: Administrative & Set-aside Expenses by Category........................................................................................................ 23 Attachment 9: DBE Utilization ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Attachment 10: DWSRF Capitalization Grants Available & Spent ........................................................................................................ 25 Attachment B: EPD's Annual Report..................................................................................................................................................... 26

STATE OF GEORGIA DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM
STATE FISCAL YEAR 2018 ANNUAL REPORT

INTRODUCTION

The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program provides assistance to public water systems for capital improvement projects in Georgia to protect public health through regulatory compliance, ensure adequate water supply, and promote the goals of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 (SDWA), as amended. The 1996 amendments to the SDWA (Pub. L. 104-182) authorized the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a DWSRF loan program to assist states in financing local public water system infrastructure needed to achieve or maintain compliance with SDWA requirements in order to protect public health. In accordance with the DWSRF Program Guidelines published by the EPA Office of Water (816-R-97-005) in February 1997, each capitalization grant recipient must submit at least a biennial report on the activities of the DWSRF. This FY2018 DWSRF Program Annual Report covers both the program and set-aside activities, and compares these activities to the activities proposed in the 2017 Intended Use Plan (IUP).

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) was created by the Georgia General Assembly in 1986 as the successor agency to the Georgia Development Authority Environmental Facilities Program. GEFA serves as the central state agency for assisting local governments in financing the construction, extension, rehabilitation, replacement, and securitization of public works facilities. The governor of Georgia appoints eight members to the GEFA board of directors and three ex-officio members are designated by the GEFA's enabling legislation. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) provides some professional services for the DWSRF. These services include: project reviews and approvals; planning; project development; information tracking; information gathering and development of the National Needs Survey; issuing Notices of No Significant Impacts (NONSI) and Categorical Exclusions (CE); assistance with the National Information Management System (NIMS) and administration of EPD's set-aside activities and certain sections of the Drinking Water Benefits reporting database.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In June 2017, GEFA submitted the IUP and application for the 2017 DWSRF grant. The 2017 DWSRF grant was awarded on August 17, 2017, for $17,968,000. On June 30, 2018, the 2018 DWSRF grant application and IUP was submitted to EPA for $26,175,000 and awarded on August 8, 2018. Funds from the EPA received by Georgia's DWSRF through June 30, 2018, total $443,992,847. Georgia's required state match is $81,458,719 for a total of $525,451,566.

Attachment 1 shows the total sources of funds by quarter during state Fiscal Year 2018 (FY2018) including federal grant funds, state match contributions, repayments from direct federal loans, repayments from state match loans, and interest earnings generated from these accounts. Attachment 1 also shows the closing fees collected by quarter. Attachment 2 shows the balances within these accounts as of June 30, 2018.

The DWSRF executed 30 new assistance agreements in FY2018 for a total of $50,205,000. This total assistance amount includes $46,077,392 in low-interest loans and $4,127,608 in principal forgiveness funds (Attachment 3). Attachment 4 shows information about these projects in the NIMS format. The DWSRF provided $14,613,984 to small water systems servicing fewer than 10,000 residents, while $8,474,375 was provided to small water systems servicing fewer than 3,300 residents. Lastly, GEFA and EPD have entered all necessary information into the Drinking Water Benefits reporting database for projects funded through state FY2018.

All projects listed below were on the fundable list and are eligible public water systems. If the project was not the highest priority project at the time, it bypassed those higher priority projects according to the IUP bypass procedures. All commitments

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were made to qualified local governments or water and sewerage authorities according to the requirements of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and all have a verified Service Delivery Strategy approved by DCA. Additionally, all loan recipients have the technical, managerial, and financial capability to operate a water system. Each project was also reviewed in accordance with the EPA-approved State Environmental Review Process (SERP) and was issued a NONSI or a CE. Below is a short description for each of the projects funded in state FY2018.
ADDITIONAL SUBSIDIZATION PROJECTS
Banks County Board of Commissioners (DW2016034) On April 12, 2018, Banks County Board of Commissioners signed a $310,000 assistance agreement, including $61,886 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Banks County Board of Commissioners has drawn $39,609.04 from this commitment.
Blue Ridge (DW2016036) On February 7, 2018, Blue Ridge signed a $250,000 assistance agreement, including $49,970 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Blue Ridge has drawn $104,099.90 from this commitment.
Comer (DW16003) On September 18, 2017, Comer signed a $125,000 increase to the existing $362,000 assistance agreement entered on October 24, 2016, including $144,800 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and installing PVC water mains. As of the end of state FY2018, Comer has drawn $487,000 from this commitment.
Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority (DW2016012) On June 6, 2018, Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority signed a $7,400,000 assistance agreement, including $500,000 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system, backflow preventers, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Ellaville (DW2016046) On March 12, 2018, Ellaville signed a $501,000 assistance agreement, including $100,086 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Ellaville has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Flovilla (DW2016037) On April 16, 2018, Flovilla signed a $297,000 assistance agreement, including $59,400 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Flovilla has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Harris County Board of Commissioners (DW2016030) On March 7, 2018, Harris County Board of Commissioners signed a $1,812,000 assistance agreement, including $362,294 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Harris County Board of Commissioners has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Hart County Water and Sewer Authority (DW15032) On February 5, 2018, Hart County Water and Sewer Authority signed a $365,000 agreement, including $110,000 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system

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and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Hart County Water and Sewer Authority has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Hinesville (DW2016021) On February 14, 2018, Hinesville signed a $2,605,000 assistance agreement including $500,000 in principal forgiveness. This project includes raising three existing elevated water storage tanks, removing a tank from service, rehabilitating wells and well building, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Hinesville has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Homer (DW2016014) On June 21, 2018, Homer signed a $450,000 agreement, including $90,000 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Homer has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Kingsland (DW2017016) On January 24, 2018, Kingsland signed a $1,500,000 assistance agreement, including $300,000 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system, installing clearwell at the water treatment plant, demolishing a public works building, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Kingsland has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
McRae-Helena (DW2016018) On October 26, 2017, McRae-Helena signed a $2,326,000 assistance agreement, including $465,820 in principal forgiveness. This project includes rehabilitating the water distribution system, installing water lines, replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, McRae-Helena has drawn $98,607.78 from this commitment.
Quitman (DW2016043) On May 22, 2018, Quitman signed a $1,467,000 assistance agreement, including $293,307 in principal forgiveness. This project includes installing an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system, rehabilitating wells, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Quitman has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Roberta (DW15008) On January 2, 2018, Roberta signed a $25,000 increase to the existing $725,000 assistance agreement entered on October 25, 2016, including $290,000 in principal forgiveness. This project includes decommissioning an elevated storage tank, installing water mains and pressure valves, replacing water meters with automatic meter reading (AMR) system and upgrading the existing telemetry system. As of the end of state FY2018, Roberta has drawn $750,000 from this commitment.
Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority (DW2016027) On December 14, 2017, Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority signed a $1,685,000 assistance agreement, including $336,845 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system, installing backflow preventers, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority has drawn $1,090,385.51 from this commitment.
Schley County Utilities Authority (DW2016038) On March 20, 2018, Schley County Utilities Authority signed a $406,000 assistance agreement, including $81,200 in principal forgiveness. This project includes installing a well filtration system. As of the end of state FY2018, Schley County Utilities Authority has not drawn any funds from this commitment.

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Thomaston (DW15022) On September 21, 2017, Thomaston signed a $2,250,000 assistance agreement, including $500,000 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing water mains, fire hydrants, valves, service line connections, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Thomaston has drawn $13,636.25 from this commitment.
Towns County Water and Sewerage Authority (DW2018003) On June 5, 2018, Towns County Water and Sewerage Authority signed a $1,015,000 assistance agreement, including $203,000 in principal forgiveness. This project includes replacing a booster pump station, water lines, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Towns County Water and Sewerage Authority has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
BASE DWSRF PROJECTS
Allentown (DW2016029) On July 7, 2017, Allentown signed a $42,000 assistance agreement. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Allentown has drawn $4,500 from this commitment.
Bartow County (DW2017003) On August 2, 2017, Bartow County signed a $6,230,000 assistance agreement. This project includes installing an elevated water tank, service lines, water meters, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Bartow County has drawn $1,497,755.64 from this commitment.
Camilla (DW2016035) On October 6, 2017, Camilla signed a $1,406,000 assistance agreement. This project includes installing water mains, fire hydrants, valves, an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Camilla has drawn $997,191.70 from this commitment.
Chickamauga (DW2017010) On May 2, 2018, Chickamauga signed a $400,000 assistance agreement. This project includes constructing a new well and chemical feed building, rehabilitating a water tank, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Chickamauga has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Dawsonville (DW2017009) On September 21, 2017, Dawsonville signed a $569,000 assistance agreement. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Dawsonville has drawn $500,505.51 from this commitment.
Homer (DW2016015) On June 21, 2018, Homer signed a $700,000 assistance agreement. This project includes rehabilitating a steel standpipe, installing a new well and well house, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Homer has not drawn any funds from this commitment.
Milledgeville (DW2018006) On June 12, 2018, Milledgeville signed a $3,000,000 assistance agreement. This project includes planning, design, and permitting services for a new water treatment plant. As of the end of state FY2018, Milledgeville has not drawn any funds from this commitment.

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Monticello (DW2017021) On November 21, 2017, Monticello signed a $3,336,000 assistance agreement. This project includes purchasing 705 acres of land containing six groundwater wells. As of the end of state FY2018, Monticello has drawn $3,336,000 from this commitment.

Pelham (DW2016040) On March 27, 2018, Pelham signed a $20,000 increase to the existing $510,000 assistance agreement entered on May 25, 2017. This project includes replacing water meters with an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Pelham has drawn $504,292.52 from this commitment.

Perry (DW2017006) On December 21, 2017, Perry signed a $7,800,000 assistance agreement. This project includes constructing a new water treatment plant, two wells, and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Perry has drawn $524,015.60 from this commitment.

Pickens County (DW2017012) On May 2, 2018, Pickens County signed a $1,413,000 assistance agreement. This project includes constructing water distribution lines and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, Pickens County has drawn $23,491.73 from this commitment.

St. Marys (DW2017002) On February 5, 2018, St. Marys signed a $500,000 assistance agreement. This project includes renovating three ground level concrete clearwells and related appurtenances. As of the end of state FY2018, St. Marys has not drawn any funds from this commitment.

MEETING IUP GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The 2017 DWSRF IUP listed three goals for the program.

1. To reduce unliquidated obligations within the DWSRF, GEFA will identify strategies to increase the use of DWSRF set-aside funds. This includes identifying and funding on-going and future set-aside activities for maximizing the use of all set-aside spending.

Status: In FY2018, GEFA continued its commitment to support Georgia's communities by allocating 10 percent of the DWSRF grant to assisting statewide programs and 15 percent of the grant for local assistance. By partnering with EPD, GEFA was able to implement the following set-aside activities: source water assessment program plan, threat of waterborne disease plan, information management plan, capacity development plan, statewide water management plan, water conservation and efficiency plan, and wellhead protection plan. As of June 30, 2018, $5,708,413.77 was spent on set-aside activities in FY2018, which shows significant progress on reducing unliquidated obligations.

2. Complementary to goal number one, GEFA will spend down and close the FY2014 grant by June 30, 2017. Additionally, GEFA will spend down the FY2015 grant by June 30, 2018. This will allow GEFA to meet EPA's DWSRF unliquidated obligations reduction strategy.

Status: GEFA closed the FY2014 grant in May 2018, and the FY2015 grant was closed in February 2018.

3. GEFA will continue to emphasize the protection of public health through safe drinking water. The primary goal of the DWSRF program is public health through regulatory compliance. By financing water system improvements on the FY2017 project list, a revolving loan program will be created where each community assisted by the DWSRF program is provided affordable safe drinking water.

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Status: GEFA continues to focus on the protection of public health by financing water system improvements through the revolving loan program. With a focus on affordable safe drinking water, in FY2018, the GEFA board of directors approved raising the maximum amortization period to 30 years for communities designated as disadvantaged. The designation will be based on GEFA's affordability criteria and the loan term may not exceed the useful life of the project. Allowing a 30-year term for qualifying communities will allow new financing options not previously available to improve water systems throughout the state.

DWSRF LOAN DISBURSEMENTS

The DWSRF disbursed funds to 66 active projects during state FY2018. Attachment 5 shows projects that received funds by quarter in state FY2018. The DWSRF disbursed a total of $41,382,675.29 in state FY2018. Many of these projects received a mix of additional subsidization, base DWSRF funds, and state match funds. Attachment 6 compares the projected disbursement schedules indicated within the 2017 and 2018 IUPs for state FY2018 against the actual disbursements made in state FY2018. The DWSRF disbursed 220% percent of projected disbursements in state FY2018.

DWSRF STATE MATCH

During state FY2018, projects that received federal capitalization grant dollars used a cash draw ratio of 77.53 percent federal dollars and 22.47 percent state match dollars. GEFA is considering implementing a new process whereby state match funds are disbursed before federal funds, upon prior approval from EPA. This new approach will closely align with EPA's suggested methodology. GEFA received sufficient general obligation bond funds from the state to match the DWSRF program at 20 percent. These bond funds will be deposited into the same DWSRF fund as grant payments are made. Attachment 1 shows the amount of state match funds provided during state FY2018 by quarter.

DWSRF LOAN REPAYMENTS

In state FY2018, 31 projects closed in the DWSRF for a total of $50,063,072 in commitments (Attachment 7). The total dollar value disbursed to these 31 projects within state FY2018 was $48,510,736.43, which equals 97 percent of the contracted amount. All projects completed the construction phase and entered the repayment phase of the DWSRF loan process. To maintain the revolving nature of the DWSRF, repayments including the principal, interest, and fees are credited to the DWSRF. The repayments credited to the DWSRF from federal and state match projects along with the interest earnings from these accounts totaled $17,714,740.96 (Attachment 1).

ASSURANCES AND SPECIFIC PROPOSALS

The DWSRF adheres to the certifications covered in the SDWA and those within Georgia's Operating Agreement with the regional EPA office. The specific certifications are:

1. Capitalization Grant Agreement 2. Payment Schedule 3. State Matching Funds 4. Commitment of 120 percent in One Year 5. Timely Expenditures 6. Enforceable Requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act 7. Cross Cutting Issues 8. State Law and Procedures 9. State Accounting and Auditing Procedures 10. Recipient Accounting and Auditing Procedures 11. Annual Report

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12. Limitations on Eligibility 13. Environmental Review Process 14. Maintain the Fund 15. Perpetuity 16. Types of Assistance 17. Priority List 18. Annual Audit 19. Intended Use Plan 20. Annual Federal Oversight Review and Technical Assistance 21. Dispute Resolution 22. Reserve the right to transfer up to 30% of grant amount between programs 23. NIMS 24. PBR
A copy of the state FY2018 unaudited financial is provided under separate cover.
DISADVANTAGE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION
Within GEFA's agreement, recipients are required to encourage participation of small, minority- and women-owned businesses in all project subcontracts. The state's DWSRF percentage goal through September 30, 2018, is four percent for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and four percent for Women Business Enterprises (WBE). A summary of DBE utilization is in Attachment 9. The data provided in Attachment 9 is for the reporting period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, representing the most recent full fiscal year of data reported.
GEFA has made a tremendous effort to comply with the EPA's Six Good Faith Efforts. Telephone calls and emails are regularly made to DBE subcontractors to encourage their participation both the CWSRF and DWSRF projects. DBE's are alerted to GEFA-approved projects as soon as they appear in our database, allowing subcontractors to inquire and prepare for these projects prior to the bid date. Subcontractors are urged to pursue EPA/Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT)/ Small Business Administration certification. GEFA staff are available to answer questions and assist subcontractors in the application process. GEFA also maintains an in-house bidder's list of certified DBE prime and subcontractors. The data for the bidder's list is collected and forwarded to loan recipients with compliance approval. The bidder's list also serves as a database of MBE and WBE and non-MBE/WBE prime and subcontractors.
In considering whether firms could subcontract with DBEs, GEFA encourages prime contractors to follow the Six Good Faith Efforts to solicit the services of minority- and women-owned businesses and withholds approval for a project if documentation is insufficient. Prime contractors are provided with an example of an EPA-approved newspaper advertisement and an example of a solicitation letter to eliminate generic newspaper advertisements and poorly-written letters. The Georgia Department of Transportation, city of Atlanta, Small Business Administration, and MARTA are several resources for prime contractors in its solicitation for identifying DBE-certified subcontractors. In addition, an EPA bidder's list is available upon request from GEFA. Guidance is provided in all related construction contracts to encourage prime contractors to divide work when feasible.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (4 PERCENT)
In state FY2018, GEFA and EPD spent $718,720 on program administration. Administrative and programmatic services provided by EPD include: project reviews; planning; reviewing and uploading needs surveys; and issuing NONSIs and CEs (Attachment 8).
During state FY2018, the GEFA Water Resources Division processed 66 DWSRF project draw requests.

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SMALL SYSTEM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (2 PERCENT)

During state FY2018, Georgia spent $295,350 via a contract with the Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA) to provide "circuit rider" type technical activities including technical and managerial assistance and Synthetic Organic Compound (SOC) sampling. Under the provisions of this contract, GRWA is required to provide up to 10 percent of the visits within 48 hours of notification by EPD to quickly address problems posing an immediate threat to public health.

The visits made by GRWA technicians fall into the following categories: actual compliance, potential compliance, water conservation, managerial, finance, operational maintenance, and water treatment. The variety of technical assistance provided by the circuit-rider technicians includes, but is not limited to, rate studies, water audits and leak detection surveys, pipe and valve location services, infrastructure assessments, source water protection, operation and maintenance programs, on-site operational assistance, troubleshooting and problem-solving, fluoridation equipment evaluations and inspections, and the identification of financing alternatives.

For the contract period from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, a total of 3,390 face-to-face contact visits were made to small water systems requiring technical assistance. This contract also requires GRWA to perform SOC sampling for public water systems throughout the state on a scheduled basis. During state FY2018, 360 visits were made in order to collect and submit the required SOC samples to the EPD laboratory.

ASSISTANCE TO STATE PROGRAMS (10 PERCENT)

States are allowed to use up to 10 percent of its capitalization grant to provide funding for certain activities that provide "Assistance to State Programs." These activities support Georgia's Public Water System Supervision Program (PWSS) and include: operator training and certification; cross-connection control; EPD's Cryptosporidium Strategy; capacity development; source water assessment and wellhead protection; information management; and water conservation and efficiency.

The following is a summary of activities funded under the 10 percent set-aside to assist in the implementation SDWA.

PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION OPERATOR TRAINING

The Georgia State Board of Examiners for the Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts was created by legislation enacted in 1969 for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare by establishing minimum qualifications for persons who operate public water supply treatment plants, water distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, or who conduct certain tests of water or wastewater samples in conjunction with the operation of public water system or wastewater treatment plants.

The certification board is part of the Professional Licensing Boards Division of the Office of the Secretary of State and is comprised of six members appointed by the governor. Five are active in the profession and one is a member from the public at large. At least two of the six board members must be operators. All members are appointed for four year terms. The board meets six times per year.

The board certifies six categories of licenses for public water system operators and laboratory analysts. Currently, 4,937 licensees hold current certificates. Requirements for all categories include education, training, experience, and passage of a validated certification examination. The table below shows the number of certified operators by classification level for the reporting period 2004-2017. The data is also used to establish a baseline for EPD to measure progress in operator training and certification.

Georgia's operator certification program was revised to include an exam for Class IV Water Operators in accordance with federal guidelines. The exam requirement for prospective Class IV Water Operators ensures these licensed operators have

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the required knowledge and ability to successfully operate and maintain groundwater systems that serve populations of 25 to 999 people. The exams for all operator classification levels are developed and validated by the Association of Boards of Certification. In its capacity development program, EPD has utilized many resources and has placed a very high priority on operator training and certification. EPD realizes the importance of experienced, certified operators having the necessary knowledge and training to properly operate and maintain a public water system.
Table 1. Certified operators licensed in Georgia by year and classification level.
Operator License 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Class I 672 723 744 729 750 741 770 746 771 735 783 796 821 771 Class II 359 364 386 391 442 427 453 444 454 452 461 427 442 412 Class III 977 1,015 971 925 984 929 971 903 978 903 973 890 943 882 Class IV 872 932 922 817 913 794 878 743 827 718 779 703 747 667 Distribution 805 923 1,132 1,190 1,330 1,304 1,407 1,332 1,438 1,383 1,531 1596 1715 1671 Laboratory 454 482 515 494 592 507 524 508 524 503 531 532 555 534
Total 4,139 4,439 4,670 4,546 5,011 4,702 5,003 4,676 4,992 4,694 5,058 4,944 5,223 4,937

Number of Certified Operators

Table 1. Certified operators licensed in Georgia by year and classification level.

Certified Operators 2004-2017

2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000
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Class I

Class II Class III Class IV Distribution Laboratory Operator Classifications

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CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL

EPD has worked with GAWP to establish a state certification and re-certification program for backflow assembly testers using the American Backflow Prevention Association's nationally recognized certification program.

EPD requires all backflow prevention devices connected to any public water system be tested annually by backflow prevention assembly testers holding a valid certification from a tester certification program recognized by the EPD. GAWP has worked

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under contract to assist EPD in establishing and maintaining the Statewide Backflow-Prevention Tester Certification Program. GAWP has been designated by EPD to administer the certification program by utilizing exams provided by the Association of Boards of Certification. In addition, the American Backflow Prevention Association, the American Society of Sanitary Engineering, and the University of Florida/TREEO Center have been approved as official certification programs and are authorized to provide certification exam results to GAWP to license backflow assembly testers. Approximately 2,478 backflow prevention professionals have been certified since the beginning of the program.
IMPLEMENTATION OF EPD'S CRYPTOSPORIDIUM STRATEGY
During state FY2018, EPD utilized 10 percent set-aside funding to continue the implementation of its Cryptosporidium Strategy Program, including the following activities:
1. Continued implementation of the federal Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR); 2. Implementation activities associated with the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (IESWTR) for surface
water systems serving more than 10,000 people; 3. Activities required under the Long-Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT1ESWTR) for surface water
systems serving less than 10,000 people; 4. Activities required under the Long-Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT1ESWTR) for surface water
systems serving less than 3,300 people; 5. Activities required under the Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) for all surface
water systems and the Stage 2 D/DBPR for all surface and all groundwater systems.
During this reporting period, EPD performed source water monitoring at the surface water supply intakes for cryptosporidium, E. coli and turbidity, as required by early implementation requirements of the LT2ESWTR. The cryptosporidium monitoring is conducted monthly for 24 consecutive months. At the end of the monitoring period, EPD determines whether any of the systems will be required to perform additional treatment techniques to inactivate and/or remove existing pathogens based on the cryptosporidium concentration of the source water (bin classification). Twenty-seven surface water systems began their second round of monitoring in October 2011 and ended in September 2013. Thirty surface water systems began their second round of monitoring in October 2013 and ended September 2015. Forty-two surface water systems began their second round of monitoring in October 2015 and will end in September 2017. Thirty-three small surface water systems are scheduled to begin their second round of monitoring in October 2017, and will end in September 2019.
Other important aspects of EPD's Cryptosporidium Strategy Program include conducting sanitary surveys, conducting system inspections and providing on-site technical assistance. EPD regularly conducts scheduled sanitary surveys for all public water systems in Georgia. The principal purpose is to identify and resolve problems that may potentially pose a threat to public health. The sanitary surveys address eight components required by the EPA including: water source, treatment, distribution system, finished water storage, pumps, pump facilities and controls, monitoring and reporting and data verification, system management and operation, and operator compliance with state requirements. The sanitary survey report provides official, written documentation to water system officials outlining the improvements that need to be made to their system.
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
During state FY2018, EPD utilized funds from the 10 percent set-aside for activities associated with the implementation of Georgia's capacity development strategy, which was approved by EPA on September 21, 2000. As an important part of Georgia's capacity development strategy, EPD requires all new community and non-transient non-community public water systems, and those undergoing ownership changes, to develop a business plan to demonstrate adequate managerial and financial capacity. The business plan, in most cases, is required prior to issuance of the initial permit to operate or prior to the transfer of the existing operating permit. As of June 30, 2018, EPD has received 1,129 business plans. During state FY2018, 101 business plans were received from 39 new public water systems and 62 existing water systems.

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In addition to this requirement, all surface water and Ground Water Under Direct Influence (GWUDI) treatment plants are required to develop Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Plans, in accordance with the latest edition of the Division's "Guidance Manual for Preparing Public Water Supply O&M Plans." The O&M Plan is required prior to the start-up and permitting of a new surface water plant or GWUDI treatment plant. In addition, if not already on file with EPD, existing surface water and GWUDI systems are required to prepare an O&M Plan within the compliance schedule established for this deficiency in the sanitary survey. Groundwater systems with significant violations must develop business plans and/or O&M Plans, as required by EPD. These actions are intended to help both new and existing systems to stay in compliance with existing and future regulations. As of June 30, 2018, EPD has received detailed O&M Plans from 78 surface water or GWUDI systems.
EPD utilizes informal and formal enforcement actions, such as written Notices of Violations (NOVs), Consent Orders, and Administrative Orders to promote compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations. Enforcement is an important tool in dealing with public water systems that lack adequate capacity. EPD's stringent enforcement program has been a significant factor in encouraging private public water systems with limited capacity to physically merge or consolidate with local governmentally-owned water systems or water authorities. Table 2 below shows the number of consolidations for public water systems in Georgia. During state FY2018, the state has zero consolidations with governmentally-owned water systems. However, four small privately owned public water systems consolidated with large privately-owned community water systems.

# Consolidations

Table 2. Consolidations with governmentally owned water systems or water authorities

80

60 40 20

11

50 40
28

48

29

23

22 31 21

22

30

24

12

5

5

3

8

7

0

0

0

Fiscal Year

The continued use of negotiated settlements in the form of Consent Orders seems to be the most effective enforcement mechanism, rather than mandatory fines or civil penalties. Consent Orders allow EPD the flexibility to set appropriate penalties based upon the level of deficiencies and the negotiated plan to correct individual system violations in a timely manner. Table 3 shows the number of enforcement orders issued for violations of the SDWA and/or the permit to operate a public water system.

# Enforcement Orders

Table 3. Enforcement Orders for public water systems

160

120 80 40

99 104 80

112

79

83 76 77 91 80 62 83 69

35

28

36 43 32 22 21 14

0

Fiscal Year

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SOURCE WATER / GROUND WATER INVESTIGATIONS

During state FY2018, EPD performed activities associated with the implementation of Georgia's Source Water Assessment and Protection Plan. Funds utilized under this category support salary, travel, professional development, and associated miscellaneous expenses for two positions: one geographic information systems (GIS) specialist 3 and one environmental specialist 3.

The GIS specialist 3 administered the GIS Public Water System (PWS) database by updating locational data for public water system withdrawal sources, including surface water intakes, groundwater wells, and springs. The work also included updating and reviewing data for water-supply watersheds and associated Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) management zones. Information from the Wellhead Protection Program (WHPP) was also incorporated into this database, including spatial and tabular data derived from WHPP plans, karst PWS source delineations, and potential pollution sources. The GIS specialist 3 also coordinated GIS tasks for Regional Water Planning activities and the ongoing drought. This included both spatial analysis and cartographic production in support of the EPD Director's Office and various programs within the Watershed Protection Branch.

For privately-owned groundwater systems, SWAPs are being completed by the environmental specialist 3 and other in-house staff. Approximately 3,374 source water assessments were prepared from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2018. During state FY2018, 250 SWAPs were completed for privately-owned community ground water systems, 65 SWAPs were completed for privately-owned transient non-community ground water systems, and 28 SWAPs were completed for privately-owned nontransient non-community ground water systems. This activity for the privately-owned ground water systems will continue in the future. SWAPs are one way EPD ensures safe drinking water for large and small governmentally- and privately-owned public water systems around the state.

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF WATER PROFESSIONALS (GAWP)

The GAWP Drinking Water System Capacity Development Support Program fields technical support requests for expertise advice and training. During this reporting period, GAWP sent numerous communication pieces, i.e. special advisories, utility notices, and regulatory updates, directly relevant to the regulated drinking water systems of Georgia. GAWP has an extensive electronic database that is available to the EPD for dissemination of critical information to Georgia's drinking water systems.

GAWP conducted conferences and workshops focused on providing training and continuing education opportunities for professionals in the water industry. In addition, GAWP conducted planning sessions for small, medium, and large utility directors and district director meetings to better address needs of the profession around the state.

LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER STATE PROGRAMS (15 PERCENT)

States may provide assistance, including technical and financial assistance, to public water systems as part of a capacity development strategy under Section 1420 (c) of the SDWA. States may also use the 15 percent set-aside to support the establishment and implementation of source water assessment and wellhead protection programs. The following provides a summary of the activities funded under the 15 percent set-aside category.

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

EPD performed inspections and provided on-site technical assistance and training for public water systems. The on-site visits included, but were not limited to, the following: water treatment plant site visits, operator training, emergency assistance, laboratory inspections, unscheduled system inspections, on-site technical assistance, special sample collections, complaint investigations, construction inspections, record reviews, source water inspections, location specific data collection, crossconnection inspections or investigations, watershed evaluations, and public hearings. On-site technical assistance is

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beneficial since most drinking water violations result from water system owner/operator's failure to understand the complex monitoring regulations and failure to perform the required testing and reporting. EPD targets public water systems with poor compliance records and visits these systems on a more frequent basis than those without compliance issues or reporting problems.
During state FY2018, EPD's Watershed Compliance Program (WCP) conducted 35 sanitary surveys and performed 42 onsite inspections of public water systems treating surface water or groundwater under the direct influence of surface water. EPD's district offices conducted 526 sanitary surveys and performed 316 on-site inspections of public water systems using groundwater. EPD personnel provided 1,538 on-site technical assistance visits to water system owners and operators and responded to 138 citizen complaints.
The engineers in the DWP and EPD district offices review and approve engineering plans and specifications and conduct inspections of public water systems, including those under construction, to ensure adequate technical capacity. During the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, EPD's regulatory authority, which includes the delegated authority, reviewed and approved 408 water system projects for both new and expanding public water systems. The approved projects included, but were not limited to, the design and construction of new water source facilities (intakes, wells, and purchased water connections), water treatment plants (surface water and ground water facilities), finished water storage tanks, pumping facilities, water plant sludge/waste handling and disposal facilities, and water main additions and extensions to existing water distribution systems. EPD environmental engineers conducted inspections of public water systems, including those under construction, to help ensure these systems have adequate technical capacity.
WELLHEAD PROTECTION
During state FY2018, wellhead protection plans were updated for cities, counties, and water authorities when the permit to operate a public water system came up for renewal. New wellhead evaluations were completed for proposed wells to identify potential sources of contamination and any deficiencies in locating the proposed source of supply. During state FY2018, EPD staff completed 82 wellhead protection plans and 22 new wellhead evaluations.
DWSRF-funded associates supported the state geologist and statewide water planning efforts by reviewing and updating drilling plans and estimates for an extensive well program proposed by the state to define critical aquifer conditions including capacity and reserves.
Another geologist in the Watershed Protection Branch identified existing wells for sampling, obtained ground water samples for analyses, evaluated ground water quality, and documented results in reports. Other geologic personnel assisted the Drinking Water Program by evaluating permit applications and ensuring that new system locations comply with wellhead protection regulations.
GEORGIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION (GRWA)
During the year reporting period from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, EPD used 2 percent and 15 percent set-aside funds to contract with GRWA for small system technical assistance and operator training (refer to Attachment B).
GRWA collected a total of 360 SOC samples and delivered them to the EPD Laboratory for analysis.
GRWA conducted 3,390 on-site technical assistance visits to water system owners and operators.
GRWA conducted a total of 12 small water system rules and regulatory training workshops to train 363 small water system personnel.

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As part of their technical assistance, education, and outreach efforts, GRWA offers two educational conferences in Helen and Jekyll Island each year. 938 water and wastewater personnel and laboratory analysts attended these important training events.
Finally, during the period from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, GRWA provided 159 Water Operator classes to 1,441 individuals on the following topics: Class IV Operator Training, Basic Water Training, Advanced Water Training, Backflow Training, Water Distribution Training, Water Lab Training, Water Exam Review Training, Fluoride Training, Management Training, and Basic Mathematics used in water system operation.
GEORGIA WATER AND WASTEWATER INSTITUTE (GWWI)
The Georgia Water and Wastewater Institute (GWWI) was incorporated in 1993 and today provides the majority of water and wastewater training in the State of Georgia, operating with financial assistance provided through contracts with EPD and modest tuition fees.
During the reporting period from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, GWWI conducted 78 courses related to water, wastewater, and/or laboratory operations, and successfully trained 1,359 operators.
In the training sessions and workshops, GWWI's Technical Assistance, Education, and Outreach efforts reached 2,440 water and wastewater treatment plant operators, maintenance personnel, laboratory analyst, design engineers, consultants, and other professionals concerned about Georgia water and wastewater issues. Training topics included sessions on traditional issues including water and wastewater treatment plant operations, maintenance and design, rules and regulations, laboratory operations, security and safety, and timely discussions on policy issues including drought contingency planning, wastewater re-use, and legislative policy.

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ATTACHMENT 1 SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS BY QUARTER
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

Sources & Uses
Sources Direct Capitalization Grant Funds (Accrual Basis) State Match Funds (Accrual Basis) Repayments
DWSRF Federal & State Principal Repayments DWSRF Federal & State Interest Repayments Fees Collected Closing Fee (program income) Investment Earnings (Short & Long Term) DWSRF Federal Fund DWSRF State Match Fund Closing Fee (program) Closing Fee (non-program)
Total Sources Uses DWSRF Disbursements - Cap Grant DWSRF Disbursements - State Match DWSRF Disbursements - Repayments DWSRF Program Income DWSRF Non-Program Income DWSRF Set-aside (2%) DWSRF Administration (4%) DWSRF Set-aside (10% & 15%)
Total Uses

FY2018 July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Quarter 1 7/2017 - 9/2017

Quarter 2 10/2017 - 12/2017

Quarter 3 1/2018- 3/2018

1,695,397.55 183,699.19

5,452,082.00 1,236,194.41

2,837,240.35 155,265.31

2,435,981.38 703,912.99

4,676,607.60 719,916.04

2,765,218.86 738,697.29

188,525.12

127,810.00

143,460.00

359,225.36 132,625.07
10,712.31 516.04
5,710,595.01

367,527.35 146,565.63
10,820.46 589.53
12,738,113.02

433,001.36 182,674.38
12,119.38 748.80
7,268,425.73

633,831.68 183,699.19 12,262,313.56 290,882.98
23.49 -
163,039.00 898,526.87 14,432,316.77

4,265,338.32 1,236,194.41 8,925,476.70
558,865.44 24.90
73,837.50 278,171.20 834,734.98 16,172,643.45

535,724.07 157,287.61 5,280,592.73 203,752.99
25.70 73,837.50 277,509.80 1,950,168.98 8,478,899.38

Quarter 4 4/2018 - 6/2018
4,883,182.78 $ 871,172.56 $
4,920,554.96 $ 753,851.84 $
144,660.00 $
528,341.21 $ 230,801.52 $
14,515.68 $ 988.68 $
12,348,069.23 $
3,005,874.84 $ 871,172.56 $
4,018,191.92 $ 357,687.56 $ 27.55 $ 147,675.00 $ -$
1,729,632.94 $ 10,130,262.37

Total
14,867,902.68 2,446,331.47
14,798,362.80 2,916,378.16
604,455.12
1,688,095.28 692,666.60 48,167.83 2,843.05
38,065,202.99
8,440,768.91 2,448,353.77 30,486,574.91 1,411,188.97
101.64 295,350.00 718,720.00 5,413,063.77 49,214,121.97

Account DWSRF Federal Repayment Fund DWSRF State Match Repayment Fund Closing Fee Account (Non-program) Closing Fee Account (Program)
*Balance as of 06/30/2018
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ATTACHMENT 2 DWSRF REPAYMENT ACCOUNTS DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

FY2018 July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Balance* 120,641,910.64
52,052,280.26 229,858.74
3,094,706.48 176,018,756.12

Investment Earnings

Expected Uses of Funds

1,688,095.28 Project Funding

692,666.60 Project Funding

2,843.05 Water Supply Related Activities 48,167.83 DWSRF Activities

2,431,772.76

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ATTACHMENT 3 COMMUNITIES RECEIVING DWSRF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
FY2018 July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Community Allentown Banks County Board of Commissioners Bartow County Blue Ridge, City of Camilla, City of Chickamauga, City of

Project Number DW2016029 DW2016034 DW2017003 DW2016036 DW2016035 DW2017010

Population 169
2,329 56,000
718 5,360 4,594

Zip Code 31003 30547 30120 30513 31730 30707

Project Type Base SRF Additional Subsidization Base SRF Additional Subsidization Base SRF Base SRF

Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority DW2016012

Comer, City of*

DW16003

Dawsonville, City of Ellaville, City of

DW2017009 DW2016046

Flovilla, City of

DW2016037

Harris County

DW2016030

Hart County Water and Sewer Utility Authority DW15032

Hinesville, City of

DW2016021

Homer, Town of

DW2016014

Homer, Town of

DW2016015

Kingsland, City of

DW2017016

McRae-Helena, City of

DW2016018

Milledgeville, City of

DW2018006

Monticello

DW2017021

Pelham, City of*

DW2016040

Perry, City of

DW2017006

Pickens County

DW2017012

Quitman, City of

DW2016043

Roberta, City of*

DW15008

Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority DW2016027

Schley County Utilities Authority

DW2016038

St. Marys, City of

DW2017002

Thomaston, City of

DW15022

Towns County Water and Sewer Authority

DW2018003

57,000 1,185 2,634 1,850 640
22,356 4,000
33,437 950 950
16,000 8,338
20,900 2,100 3,900
16,764 1,500 3,850 1,300
14,311 5,000
14,311 450 200

30263 30629 30534 31806 30216 31811 30643 31313 30547 30547 31548 31055 31061 31046 31779 31069 30143 31643 31078 31502 31806 31558 30286 30582

Additional Subsidization Base SRF Additional Subsidization Additional Subsidization Additional Subsidization Additional Subsidization Additional Subsidization Additional Subsidization Additional Subsidization Base SRF Additional Subsidization Additional Subsidization Base SRF Base SRF Base SRF Base SRF Base SRF Additional Subsidization Base SRF Additional Subsidization Additional Subsidization Base SRF Additional Subsidization Additional Subsidization

Total Assistance Agreements
42,000.00 310,000.00 6,230,000.00 250,000.00 1,406,000.00 400,000.00
7,400,000.00 125,000.00 569,000.00 501,000.00 297,000.00
1,812,000.00 365,000.00
2,605,000.00 450,000.00 700,000.00
1,500,000.00 2,326,000.00 3,000,000.00 3,336,000.00
20,000.00 7,800,000.00 1,413,000.00 1,467,000.00
25,000.00 1,685,000.00
406,000.00 500,000.00 2,250,000.00 1,015,000.00

Loan Only Amount 42,000.00 248,114.00 6,230,000.00 200,030.00 1,406,000.00 400,000.00
6,900,000.00 125,000.00 455,200.00 400,914.00 237,600.00
1,449,706.00 255,000.00
2,105,000.00 360,000.00 700,000.00
1,200,000.00 1,860,180.00 3,000,000.00 3,336,000.00
20,000.00 7,800,000.00 1,413,000.00 1,173,693.00
25,000.00 1,348,155.00
324,800.00 500,000.00 1,750,000.00 812,000.00

Principal Forgiveness
Amount -
61,886.00 -
49,970.00 -

Binding

Commitment Projected Loan

Date

Closeout Date

7/7/2017 10/1/2017

4/12/2018 10/1/2018

8/2/2017 12/1/2018

2/7/2018 11/1/2018

10/6/2017

4/1/2018

5/2/2018

5/1/2019

Loan Interest
Rate

Fees (%) Collected Outside the Principal of the Loan

0.50%

1%

0.89%

1%

1.89%

1%

0.89%

1%

0.89%

1%

1.89%

1%

500,000.00

4/6/2018 12/1/2021

0.89%

1%

-

9/18/2017 12/1/2017

0.89%

1%

113,800.00

9/21/2017 12/1/2018

0.50%

1%

100,086.00

3/12/2018 12/1/2018

0.89%

1%

59,400.00

4/16/2018

9/1/2018

0.89%

1%

362,294.00

3/7/2018 11/1/2019

0.89%

1%

110,000.00

2/5/2018 12/1/2018

0.50%

1%

500,000.00

2/14/2018 12/1/2018

0.89%

1%

90,000.00

6/21/2018

1/1/2021

0.88%

1%

-

6/21/2018

1/1/2022

1.63%

1%

300,000.00

1/24/2018

2/1/2019

0.50%

1%

465,820.00

10/26/2017

8/1/2019

1.34%

1%

-

6/12/2018 12/1/2018

2.25%

1%

-

11/21/2017 12/1/2017

1.89%

1%

3/27/2018

8/1/2018

0.89%

1%

-

12/21/2017 11/1/2019

1.89%

1%

-

5/2/2018 12/1/2019

1.89%

1%

293,307.00

5/22/2018 11/1/2018

0.92%

1%

-

2/1/2018

1/1/2018

1.49%

1%

336,845.00

12/14/2017 12/1/2018

0.65%

1%

81,200.00

3/20/2018 11/1/2018

0.89%

1%

-

2/5/2018

7/1/2018

1.40%

1%

500,000.00

9/21/2017 12/1/2018

0.89%

1%

203,000.00

6/5/2018 12/1/2020

1.25%

1%

*Increase to an existing agreement

TOTAL $ 50,205,000.00 $ 46,077,392.00 $ 4,127,608.00

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ATTACHMENT 4 BINDING COMMITMENTS BY CATEGORY, POPULATION & DOLLAR VALUE
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

FY2018 July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Commitment

# of Binding

Assistance Amount Commitment by

# of Binding

Assistance Amount

by Category

Commitments*

($)

Population Size

Commitments

($)

Planning and Design Only

1

Construction:

3,000,000 Less Than 501 501 to 3,300

2

684,328

9

7,790,047

Treatment

6

4,443,740 3,301 to 10,000

6

6,139,609

Transmission & Distribution

21

29,887,175 10,001 to 100,000

9

27,808,799

Source Storage

3

4,588,319 100,001 and above

1

6,230,000

1

2,315,660

Total

27 $

48,652,783.00

Purchase of System

0

0

Restructuring

0

0

Land Acquistion

1

3,336,000

Other

11

1,081,889

Total

44

$

48,652,783.00

*Assistance Agreements may be counted in more than one category when they fund more than one category.

**Calculations are consistent with the Drinking Water Benefits Reports database and net out funds returned by projects closed in state FY

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Community
Adairsville, City of Adel, City of Allentown, City of Argyle, Town of Baldwin, City of Baldwin, City of Banks County Board of Commissioners Bartow County Bartow, Town of Blue Ridge, City of Blue Ridge, City of Boston, City of Bowdon, City of Bronwood, City of Cairo, City of Calhoun, City of Camilla, City of Claxton, City of Clayton, City of Cochran, City of College Park, City of Comer, City of Commerce, City of Cornelia, City of Cornelia, City of Covington, City of Damascus, City of Dawsonville, City of Dawsonville, City of Fannin County Water Authority Floyd County Board of Commissioners Fort Valley Utilities Commission Gray, City of Harris County Hart County Water and Sewer Utility Authority Hartwell, City of
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ATTACHMENT 5 DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS BY QUARTER DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

FY2018 July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Project #
DW2016013 DW12004 DW2016029 DW2016020 DW13016 DW14015 DW2016034 DW2017003 DW2016026 DW16007 DW2016036 DW16006 DW15025 DW15027 DW16009 DW13003 DW2016035 DW15002 DW14011 DW15019 DW2016044 DW16003 DW15005 DW15024 DW12008 DW13006 DW15023 DW2017009 DW14008 DW13020 DW2017004 DW14001 DW16002 DW11013 DW13017 DW15015

Quarter 1 7/2017 - 9/2017
94,900.00 158,981.54 174,251.54 128,549.88 104,225.50 11,165.00 1,014,185.00 97,764.20 154,738.30 15,127.61 504,195.32 146,406.05 105,317.50 33,750.00 142,405.48 21,875.00 348,069.78 155,228.10 77,567.49 46,219.65 184,019.55 1,037,837.33
18

Quarter 2 10/2017 - 12/2017
110,000.00 -
4,500.00 -
45,345.12 17,556.00
26,369.73 23,718.60 44,766.50 837,326.50 871,531.07 531,634.30 134,762.08 554,203.59 108,521.20 518,364.25 124,213.57 209,568.27 100,531.33 749,690.60

Quarter 3 1/2018- 3/2018
391,641.42 -
101,197.98 -
1,117,232.27 -
104,099.90 24,840.46 9,600.00 57,877.30
322,303.17 54,513.50
142,312.09 -
34,224.00 232,103.45
173,230.13
184,406.75
28,222.16 54,239.49 482,572.52

Quarter 4 4/2018 - 6/2018
94,614.90 $ 238,840.58 $
-$ -$ -$ 22,855.99 $ 198,410.00 $ 380,523.37 $ -$ -$ -$ 119,909.54 $ 594,505.47 $ -$ 29,264.10 $ -$ 105,351.70 $ -$ 145,281.85 $ 8,832.00 $ 99,410.31 $ -$ -$ 47,499.80 $ 353,970.48 $ -$ 251,225.00 $ -$ 68,311.60 $ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 582,849.08 $

Total
596,256.32 238,840.58
4,500.00 94,900.00 158,981.54 298,305.51 198,410.00 1,497,755.64 173,895.00 121,781.50 104,099.90 144,750.00 630,475.20 11,165.00 1,125,045.00 464,833.87 997,191.70 297,050.39 145,281.85 929,714.68 1,367,343.38 281,168.13 727,433.72 261,338.50 1,090,491.48 142,405.48 273,100.00 500,505.51 68,311.60 155,228.10 209,568.27 178,098.82 46,219.65 54,239.49 184,019.55 2,852,949.53

Community
Hinesville, City of Homerville, City of Jones County Kingsland, City of Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority Maysville, City of McRae-Helena, City of Milledgeville, City of Millen, City of Monticello, City of Nashville, City of Ocilla, City of Pelham, City of Perry, City of Pickens County Riceboro, City of Rincon, City of Ringgold, City of Roberta, City of Satilla Regional Water and Sewer Authority Sylvester, City of Tallapoosa, City of Thomaston, City of Thomaston, City of Thomasville, City of Thomasville, City of Tybee Island, City of Waycross, City of Winder, City of

Project #
DW15035 DW15016 DW15018 DW2016017 DW14010 DW15017 DW15003 DW2016018 DW15038 DW15011 DW2017021 DW16010 DW16001 DW2016040 DW2017006 DW2017012 DW16011 DW2016019 DW15021 DW15008 DW2016027 DW14005 DW14009 DW14002 DW15022 DW11017 DW2016016 DW2016045 DW2016005 DW2016025
Total

Quarter 1 7/2017 - 9/2017
139,574.84 135,850.37
11,095.00 360,708.50
66,564.05 358,703.66 323,834.20
53,081.23 35,244.22
77,577.91 32,312.10 283,712.80
295,848.91 266,349.45 495,897.57 85,711.60 469,461.09 5,446.60 20,000.00 4,806,090.51 $ 13,079,844.43

Quarter 2 10/2017 - 12/2017
388,939.02 -
3,650.00 104,896.20
96,441.96 43,183.44 755,428.66 47,970.38 91,651.63 25,745.79
42,734.32 116,307.43 50,861.97
8,660.00 549,025.81 217,000.00 104,682.92 443,009.01 60,226.88 532,484.28 47,440.00 1,113,907.47 1,234,159.55 $ 11,091,009.43

Quarter 3

Quarter 4

1/2018- 3/2018 4/2018 - 6/2018

76,235.00 86,892.25 63,578.26 285,704.48 105,718.80 95,949.05 33,751.23 77,232.42 800,615.48 35,000.00 48,000.00 400,822.15 41,329.00 13,275.00 5,678,719.71 $

263,107.53 $ 54,630.53 $
143,023.80 $ -$ -$ -$
259,473.06 $ 50,637.40 $
142,565.27 $ -$
3,336,000.00 $ 115,293.99 $ -$ 92,485.33 $ 524,015.60 $ 23,491.73 $ -$ 351,711.27 $ -$ -$
1,042,385.51 $ 249,691.48 $ -$ -$ 13,636.25 $ -$ 21,860.00 $ 103,433.67 $ -$
1,404,003.53 $ 11,533,101.72 $

Total
791,621.39 190,480.90 234,003.80 552,496.95 226,584.27 401,887.10 1,624,440.40
98,607.78 393,016.93
60,990.01 3,336,000.00
331,555.27 182,370.76 504,292.52 524,015.60
23,491.73 8,660.00
1,997,201.47 217,000.00 406,032.37
1,090,385.51 1,589,420.21
187,267.48 532,484.28
13,636.25 469,461.09
82,575.00 1,222,787.74
20,000.00 7,444,253.59 41,382,675.29

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ATTACHMENT 6 COMPARISON OF PROJECTED VERSUS ACTUAL DISBURSEMENTS
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

FY2018 July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Quarter 1

Projected Disbursements

7/2017 - 9/2017

Projected FY2018 DWSRF Disb. from 2016 IUP

600,000.00

Projected FY2018 DWSRF Disb. from 2017 IUP $ 2,650,431.00

Total Projected Disbursements for FY2017 $ 3,250,431.00

Quarter 2 10/2017 - 12/2017
3,069,784.00 3,900,000.00 $ 6,969,784.00

Quarter 3 1/2018- 3/2018
3,321,783.00 4,359,077.00 $ 7,680,860.00

Quarter 4 4/2018 - 6/2018
3307869 4,189,000.00 $ 7,496,869.00

Total $ 10,299,436.00 $ 8,548,077.00 $ 18,847,513.00

Actual FY2017 DWSRF Disbursements

$ 13,079,844.43 $

Percent Disbursed of Projected

402%

11,091,009.43 $ 5,678,719.71 $ 11,533,101.72 $ 41,382,675.29

159%

74%

154%

220%

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ATTACHMENT 7 PROJECTS CLOSED DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

FY2018 July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Community Adel, City of Argyle, Town of Baldwin County Blue Ridge, City of Bronwood, City of Cairo, City of Calhoun, City of Claxton, City of Comer, City of Covington, City of Damascus, City of Fannin County Water Authority Fort Valley Utilities Commission Gray, City of Griffin, City of Harris County Hart County Water and Sewer Utility Authority Hiawassee, City of Leesburg, City of Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority Millen, City of Monticello, City of Ocilla, City of

Project Numbe DWSRF Assistance Amount

DW12004

$1,145,872.00

DW2016020

$103,000.00

DW09039

$5,266,563.00

DW16007

$211,985.00

DW15027

$154,625.00

DW16009

$1,189,645.00

DW13003

$6,943,847.00

DW15002

$1,000,000.00

DW16003

$487,000.00

DW13006

$4,500,000.00

DW15023

$403,000.00

DW13020

$905,000.00

DW14001

$1,500,000.00

DW16002 DW14014 DW11013 DW13017

$810,135.00 $6,275,000.00 $2,750,000.00 $2,000,000.00

DW15031 DW13014 DW14010

$450,000.00 $786,100.00 $1,000,000.00

DW15017

$750,000.00

DW15011 DW2017021 DW16001

$165,000.00 $3,336,000.00
$623,300.00

Amount Disbursed $1,145,872.00
$94,900.00 $5,266,563.00
$210,108.50 $152,393.56 $1,189,645.00 $6,492,236.74 $986,257.40 $487,000.00 $4,500,000.00 $273,100.00 $672,559.18

Loan

Percentage Execution Final

Disbursed

Date

Close

100% 3/23/2015 6/1/2018

92% 2/23/2017 10/1/2017

100% 10/10/2012 7/1/2017

99% 7/8/2016 1/1/2018

99% 6/10/2016 1/1/2018

100% 9/12/2016 6/1/2018

93% 12/2/2013 4/1/2018

99% 1/15/2016 2/1/2018

100% 9/18/2017 1/1/2018

100% 6/3/2014 10/1/2017

68% 3/9/2017 4/1/2018

74% 5/2/2016 10/1/2017

Loan Interest
Rate 1.31% 1.89% 3.00% 1.09% 1.09% 0.50% 1.21% 1.38% 0.89% 0.50% 1.63% 2.03%

$1,500,000.00

100% 6/18/2015 11/1/2017 1.03%

$624,663.94 $6,275,000.00 $2,512,568.54 $2,000,000.00

77% 100%
91% 100%

5/2/2016 8/1/2017 7/17/2015 7/1/2017 9/19/2016 2/1/2018 2/26/2015 10/1/2017

1.03% 1.03% 1.40% 0.52%

$443,313.45 $671,878.00 $957,882.18

99% 9/20/2016 7/1/2017 85% 1/5/2015 7/1/2017 96% 2/26/2015 3/1/2018

0.50% 2.03% 2.03%

$728,949.68

97% 4/12/2016 12/1/2017 0.52%

$165,000.00 $3,336,000.00
$597,830.61

100% 4/21/2016 1/1/2018 100% 11/21/2017 12/1/2017
96% 7/1/2016 3/1/2018

1.03% 1.89% 0.75%

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Amount

Community

Project Numbe DWSRF Assistance Amount Disbursed

Pelham, City of

DW2016040

$530,000.00 $504,292.52

Rabun County Water and DW14006

$2,500,000.00 $2,500,000.00

Sewer Authority

Ringgold, City of

DW15021

$217,000.00 $217,000.00

Roberta, City of

DW15008

$750,000.00 $750,000.00

Thomaston, City of

DW14002

$2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00

Thomasville, City of

DW11017

$1,200,000.00 $1,145,840.64

Unified Government of DW15026

$110,000.00 $109,881.49

Webster County

Total

$50,063,072.00 $48,510,736.43

Loan

Percentage Execution

Disbursed

Date

95% 3/27/2018

100% 7/20/2015

Final Close 5/1/2018 7/1/2017

100% 2/3/2016 12/1/2017 100% 10/25/2016 2/1/2018 100% 7/22/2015 11/1/2017
95% 7/11/2012 10/1/2017 100% 7/7/2016 12/1/2017

96.9%

Loan Interest
Rate 0.89% 0.50%
0.50% 1.49% 1.03% 1.38% 0.94%

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ATTACHMENT 8 ADMINISTRATIVE & SET-ASIDE EXPENSES BY CATEGORY
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
FY2018 July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Set-aside Category

SRF Amount Expended

2% Set-aside Small System Technical Assistance Subtotal $

295,350.00 295,350.00

4% GEFA/EPD Administration Personnel

Subtotal $

718,720.00 718,720.00

10% PWSS Set-aside PWSS Administration SWP Technical Assistance Capacity Development

Subtotal $

924,298.36 147,424.59 1,228,561.96 2,300,284.91

15% Local Assisitance Set-aside Wellhead Protection Programs Capacity Development

Subtotal $ Total $

1,193,677.06 1,919,101.80 3,112,778.86 5,413,063.77

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ATTACHMENT 9 DBE UTILIZATION DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND
October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017*

Summaries

Semi-Annual Dates

MBE ($)

WBE ($)

October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017

1,151,139.24

1,408,175.74 $

TOTAL

$ 1,151,139.24 $ 1,408,175.74 $

PERCENTAGE GOAL

4.00%

4.00%

PERCENTAGE ACTUAL**

3.21%

3.93%

*DBE information is provided on an annual basis to EPA

**Percentage Actual is calculated by dividing the DBE funds disbursed by the total DWSRF funds disbursed in the same period

TOTAL ($) 2,559,314.98 2,559,314.98 8.00% 7.15%

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Capitalization Grant 2018 Funds Available 2018 Funds Spent % of Funds Spent
2017 Funds Available 2017 Funds Spent % of Funds Spent
2016 Funds Available 2016 Funds Spent % of Funds Spent
Total Funds Available Total Funds Spent Total % of Funds Spent

ATTACHMENT 10 DWSRF CAPITALIZATION GRANTS AVAILABLE & SPENT
DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

As of June 30, 2018

Project Funds 18,060,750.00 0%

2% Set-aside 523,500.00 0%

4% Set-aside 1,047,000.00 0%

10% Set-aside 2,617,500.00 0%

15% Set-aside 3,926,250.00 0%

Total Funds 26,175,000.00 0%

12,397,920.00 12,388,514.82
100%

359,360.00 95,391.38 27%

718,720.00 718,720.00
100%

1,796,800.00 0%

2,695,200.00 0%

17,968,000.00 13,202,626.20
73%

12,504,870.00 12,504,870.00
100%

362,460.00 362,460.00
100%

724,920.00 724,920.00
100%

1,812,300.00 1,382,843.94
76%

2,718,450.00 2,492,472.71
92%

18,123,000.00 17,467,566.65
96%

$ 42,963,540.00 $ 1,245,320.00 $ 2,490,640.00 $ 6,226,600.00 $

$ 24,893,384.82 $ 457,851.38 $ 1,443,640.00 $ 1,382,843.94 $

58%

37%

58%

22%

9,339,900.00 $ 62,266,000.00

2,492,472.71 $ 30,670,192.85

27%

49%

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