Revised On: March 6th, 2024 - 3:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Rural Water Infrastructure Committee (RWIC) webpage. RWIC provides resources to drinking water and wastewater systems for Arizona's rural communities with a population of less than 10,000. The RWIC is a partnership of various federal and state agencies that provide loans, grants, and technical assistance to Arizona’s rural communities.
Our mission is to serve as a “One-Stop Shop” for rural communities with a population of less than 10,000. We seek to create a sustainable organization of funders and technical assistance providers who partner to meet the needs of small drinking water and wastewater systems throughout Arizona. RWIC provides resources to Arizona's rural communities through:
Technical Assistance
Some partners offer technical assistance for small communities, including operator certification, and other professional development.
Planning & Design
Many partners offer assistance for the planning and design phases of projects. This could include rate studies, engineering assistance, and design loans or grants.
Funding
Almost all partners offer funding assistance for projects. Funding assistance includes various grants, grant-like money, and loans. Additionally, projects may be co-funded by multiple partners, ensuring that our rural communities receive the best help with the least financial burden.
Our Partners:
- Arizona Corporation Commission (AZCC) | View >
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) | View >
- Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) | View >
- Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) | View >
- North American Development Bank (NADBank) | View >
- Rural Water Association of Arizona (RWAA) | View >
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) | View >
- Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) | View >
- USDA Rural Development (USDA-RD) | View >
- Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) | View >
- Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) | View >
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | View >