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Illinois EPA State Revolving Fund Water Loans.

Illinois EPA provides low-interest financing for eligible drinking-water, wastewater, stormwater, and related public-health infrastructure.

Offered byIllinois Environmental Protection Agencyverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

Chester can work with Illinois EPA project managers to complete planning, apply for the appropriate loan program, and seek placement on the annual Intended Funding List.

Best for: Major municipal water, sewer, stormwater, and lead-service-line projects.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Eligible Illinois public or private entities developing qualifying drinking-water, wastewater, stormwater, or lead-service-line projects

Eligible uses

  • Design and construction of eligible drinking-water infrastructure
  • Wastewater and water-quality stormwater projects
  • Lead service line replacement under applicable program rules

Uses excluded by the source

  • Projects that do not complete required planning and ranking steps
  • Work started contrary to program authorization

Application

How to start.

  1. Contact the Illinois EPA Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section.
  2. Complete the required project planning and application materials.
  3. Seek scoring and placement on the applicable Intended Funding List before bidding.

Timing: The funding cycle follows the Illinois fiscal year; consult current program deadlines and Intended Funding List requirements.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Approved planning and ranking do not automatically reserve funds.
  • Applicants should not advertise for bids until funding is reserved.

Coordinate federal capitalization funds, local revenues, and other grants through the project manager.

Evidence

Official sources.