North Carolina

Asset Management in North Carolina

North Carolina offers grant funding for water utility asset management programs. Here's what's available and how Clarion helps you qualify.

Grant Programs

Likely Open — Contact to Confirm

Asset Inventory & Assessment (AIA) Grant

NC Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Up to $150,000
No match required
Covers asset inventory, condition assessment, and risk analysis
No local match required — 100% grant funded
Can be used to fund comprehensive asset management programs
3-year engagement allows phased implementation
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
Local governments and nonprofit water corporations
Program Contact
Matthew Rushing
Division of Water Infrastructure
919-707-9060
matthushing@deq.nc.gov
Official program page

Regulatory Requirements in North Carolina

These are the compliance documents North Carolina water utilities must produce. Clarion's six digitized outputs cover each of them.

Comprehensive Asset Management Plan

NC DEQ — Division of Water Infrastructure

Required for all SRF/DWSRF loan applicants. Must include asset inventory, condition assessment, risk analysis, CIP, and financial plan.

Clarion Coverage

Fully covered by the Living AMP — all six digitized documents satisfy these requirements.

RRACIPRSO&M

Risk & Resilience Assessment

EPA (Federal requirement via AWIA)

Required for all community water systems serving more than 3,300 people. Must be reviewed/updated every 5 years.

Clarion Coverage

Digitized RRA stays continuously current. No 5-year scramble.

RRA

Emergency Response Plan

EPA (Federal requirement via AWIA)

Must be certified within 6 months of RRA completion or update.

Clarion Coverage

Digitized ERP updates automatically as risks identified in the RRA change.

ERP

Water Loss Reporting

NC DEQ

Annual water loss reporting required for SRF applicants. AWWA M36 methodology recommended.

Clarion Coverage

Digitized WLA produces M36-compliant water balance continuously.

WLA

Ready to Build Your North Carolina Living AMP?

See how Clarion satisfies North Carolina's requirements and helps you qualify for grant funding.