BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The city of Jamestown has been awarded a $3.3 million loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to replace aging water meters, a media release states. The project aims to ensure accurate accounting of water use and to identify potential leaks in the system, which could lead to cost savings and improved water conservation.

Jamestown is one of six North Dakota communities benefiting from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority. Since August, SRF programs have distributed more than $36 million in loans for water and sanitary sewer projects across the state.

Other recipients include Drayton, which received $350,000; Fargo, awarded $15 million; and Grand Forks, which secured a $6.9 million loan to expand its sanitary sewer system. The Southeast Water Users District and Mandan were also awarded loans for major water infrastructure projects.

The SRF programs, partially funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provide below-market interest rate loans to political subdivisions. These loans help finance projects that protect vital water resources, as authorized under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. The projects are chosen based on priority and repayment ability, determined through a joint review by state agencies.