7 CFR §1777.32
Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗
- (a)Prior to awarding funds to a public water supply and/or waste disposal system, the approval official must determine that this is a practical and economical method of connecting individuals to the community water and/or waste disposal system. Funds awarded pursuant to this section can only be used for loans to individuals, and awarded grant funds can only be used for grants to individuals.
- (b)Funds may be used to:
- (1)Extend service lines to residence.
- (2)Connect service lines to residence's plumbing.
- (3)Pay reasonable charges or fees for connecting to a community water and/or waste disposal system.
- (4)Pay for necessary installation of plumbing and related fixtures within dwellings lacking such facilities.
- (5)Construction and/or partitioning off a portion of dwelling for a bathroom only if such bathroom is modest in design and size as determined by the Agency.
- (6)Pay reasonable costs for closing abandoned septic tanks and water wells when necessary to protect the health and safety of recipients of a grant in paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this section and is required by Tribal, local or applicable law.