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The program also covers combined sewer overflow (CSO) and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) abatement, sewer rehabilitation, conveyance system and pump station upgrades, sewer extensions connecting homes on septic systems to nutrient-reducing treatment plants, nitrogen reduction at shared community septic systems, stormwater (MS4) projects by local governments with a stormwater or resilience enterprise fund, and flood mitigation, resilience, and watershed restoration projects. The ENR Refinement Program (launched April 1, 2026) provides 100% MDE-funded comprehensive engineering evaluations for WWTPs 15+ years post-ENR upgrade, plus prorated design and construction funding through BRF, with a new total nitrogen goal of 2.85 mg/L. WWTPs become eligible on a rolling basis as they reach 15+ years post-upgrade completion. The program generates an estimated $100 million per year from user fees ($5.00/month for users served by plants discharging to the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Bay watersheds; $2.50/month outside those watersheds) and is backed by state bonds. The Onsite Disposal Systems (Septic/OSDS) Upgrade Program uses fees collected from septic system users ($60/year, with 60% of revenues allocated to MDE) to fund grants and loans for upgrades of existing conventional septic systems to best available technology (BAT) for nitrogen removal — cutting nitrogen output roughly in half — as well as connections to public sewer systems. Grant funding is tiered by income: 100% grant for homeowners with income ≤$300K/year; 50% grant for those above that threshold. Sewer connections are funded up to a maximum of $25,000 per connection. Priority for onsite system upgrades is given by law to: (1) failing systems in the Critical Area, (2) failing systems outside the Critical Area, (3) non-conforming systems in the Critical Area, (4) non-conforming systems outside the Critical Area, (5) other systems in the Critical Area including new construction, and (6) other systems outside the Critical Area including new construction. The Critical Area is defined as land within 1,000 feet of tidal waters. Approximately 40% of onsite fund revenues also support cover crop implementation to further reduce nitrogen loading to the Chesapeake Bay. The program is administered statewide by MDE/MWIFA, with the Septic/OSDS Program implemented locally through county health departments including the Prince George's County Department of Health – Environmental Engineering. MWIFA accepts applications for the Wastewater/ENR Program from December 1 through January 31 each year; the next application window opens December 1, 2026. Billing authorities must develop a financial hardship fee waiver plan for low-income households. BRF no longer funds non-field-verified systems for installation under the Septic/OSDS Program.","status":{"value":"custom","customValue":"Recurring"},"source":"https://www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/WQFA/Pages/wqfa_enr.aspx","funding":{"details":"The Wastewater/ENR Program provides up to 100% state grant funding for eligible project costs (planning, design, and construction) at publicly owned wastewater treatment plants, provided on a reimbursable basis after the grantee submits a payment request. Eligible uses include: ENR upgrades to achieve 3 mg/L total nitrogen and 0.3 mg/L total phosphorus; sewerage distribution system upgrades (up to $5M/year through FY 2009); incremental cost of ENR operations and maintenance (up to 10% of annual revenue or approximately $6M/year starting FY 2010); CSO/SSO abatement; sewer rehabilitation; conveyance system and pump station upgrades; sewer extensions; community septic nitrogen reduction; stormwater MS4 projects by local governments with a stormwater or resilience enterprise fund; and flood mitigation, resilience, and watershed restoration projects. The ENR Refinement Program provides 100% MDE-funded comprehensive engineering evaluations for WWTPs 15+ years post-ENR upgrade, plus prorated design and construction funding through BRF, with a new total nitrogen goal of 2.85 mg/L; design costs are prorated based on eligibility percentage; annual BRF O&M grants continue to be based on the original goal of 3 mg/L TN. The Septic/OSDS Upgrade Program provides grants covering the full cost (100% for homeowners with income ≤$300K/year; 50% for those above) for upgrading existing conventional septic systems to BAT for nitrogen removal (cutting nitrogen output roughly in half) or connecting properties to public sewer systems (up to $25,000 per connection). BAT system pricing ranges $19,055–$31,512 for purchase/install/2yr O&M; annual O&M varies $200–$383/year post-contract. Funding is distributed from fee revenues (estimated $100 million per year from wastewater treatment plant fees and $27 million per year from septic fees). The Department also issues bonds backed by program revenues to expedite implementation. 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Priority given to publicly owned WWTPs with design flow of 500,000 gallons per day or greater discharging to the Chesapeake Bay, and to failing and non-conforming septic systems in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area (land within 1,000 feet of tidal waters). In Prince George's County, property owners with existing septic systems or eligible to connect to public sewer may apply through the county health department.\n\nStatewide in Maryland. For the wastewater program, users served by plants discharging to the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Bay watersheds pay $5.00/month; users outside those watersheds pay $2.50/month. For the septic program, systems discharging to the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Bay watersheds pay $60/year; those outside pay $30/year. ENR priority given to the 67 publicly owned WWTPs with design flow of 500,000 gallons per day or greater discharging to the Chesapeake Bay. Septic program priority given to failing and non-conforming systems in the Critical Area (land within 1,000 feet of tidal waters). Septic connections must be to a WWTP achieving BNR or ENR based on last 3 years of data and consistent with County Water and Sewer Plan. Geographic eligibility for WIFA funding verified against Priority Funding Areas (or with approved exception). 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The next application window opens December 1, 2026. When open, submit a funding application to MWIFA during the annual application window. Projects are evaluated and ranked by priority; major facilities meeting BRF criteria receive priority funding, while minor and other facilities are evaluated using cost effectiveness guidelines (threshold: $150/lb TN reduced over 20 years). ENR funds are provided on a reimbursable basis; the grantee submits a payment request to receive reimbursement. For the ENR Refinement Program: WWTPs 15+ years post-upgrade should contact MDE to initiate a comprehensive engineering evaluation (100% MDE-funded); upon completion of the engineering evaluation, MDE issues a preliminary eligibility determination; the WWTP owner can then decide whether to accept BRF funding (accepting the new 2.85 mg/L TN goal) or pursue an SRF loan only. If BRF funding is accepted, a new ENR agreement is made. Design costs are prorated based on eligibility percentage. Upon completion of design, MDE issues a final eligibility determination. Then apply to WIFA during the regular solicitation for design/construction funding. For the Septic/OSDS Upgrade Program: contact your local county Environmental Health Division or the MDE Wastewater Permits Program Bay Restoration Fund at 410-537-3599. The program is administered by local county health departments as of July 1, 2010. In Prince George's County, submit an application through the Momentum system at momentum.princegeorgescountymd.gov, or contact the Prince George's County Department of Health – Environmental Engineering at EnvironEngProgram@co.pg.md.us or 301-883-7681. Homeowners should contact each BAT vendor to verify current technology pricing and availability, and must select a certified O&M provider. Review the FY2026 BRF Program Guidance and BRF Septic Eligibility Guidelines available on MDE's website for details on eligibility and how to apply. 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