68-221-1002 - Purpose and intent. - Tennessee Statutes

68-221-1002. Purpose and intent.

(a)  The purpose of this part is to:

     (1)  Facilitate statewide compliance with state and federal water quality standards;

     (2)  Provide local governments in the state with low-cost financial assistance relative to necessary wastewater facilities through the creation of a self-sustaining revolving loan program so as to improve and protect water quality and public health; and

     (3)  Establish fiscal self-sufficiency of wastewater facilities.

(b)  It is intended that the revolving loan program be used in coordination with state and federal assistance programs.

[Acts 1987, ch. 299, § 2; T.C.A., § 68-13-1002.]