Non Point Source Pollution (NPS) Projects
Eligibility
Individuals, businesses, corporations, associations, private entities, and government agencies are eligible for loans or grants.
Purpose
Financial Assistance is to be used for activities within the watersheds that: address a critical water quality need, protect human heath, improve environmental conditions that affect waters of the State, provide incentives for project implementation, and augment funding sources
How to Apply
Submit a financial assistance request form to
Utah Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 144870
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870
Eligible Projects
Reduce untreated or uncontrolled runoff
Improve critical aquatic resources
Conserve soil, water, or other natural resources
Protect and improve groundwater quality
Preserve and protect beneficial uses of water
The highest priority projects are those that address a critical water quality need, will improve human health concerns, or would be not economically feasible without the grant. Conservation easements, stream restoration, animal waste treatment, and erosion control would be considered high priority projects.
NPS Loans
Terms may be as low as 0% interest for up to 20 years repayment
Must be secured with collateral and must be repaid
Can be used as a matching source of funds for other funding sources*
NPS Grants
Does not need to be repaid
Address a critical water quality need or human health concern
Can be used as a matching source of funds for other funding sources*
*Other Funding sources may include State Revolving Fund (SRF); 319 Non point Source Management