Drinking Water Revolving Fund
Project Priority List

The Project Priority List (PPL) is a list of proposed drinking water infrastructure projects submitted by public water supplies and ranked based on several different categories including public health protection, adequate water supply, and financial need. A public water system project must be on the PPL to be eligible for funding through the DWRF program. Click on the instructions below to find out how to apply for the PPL. Placing a project on the PPL is a preliminary step and does not create an obligation to obtain funding. The PPL may also be used by other funding agencies to help determine their funding priorities.

Projects remain on the PPL until:

• They are implemented, irrespective of their funding source, or
• They have remained inactive on the PPL for 5 years, or
• The water system gives permission to remove the project.

For more information:

• Instructions for Placing Projects on the Project Priority List
  • MDH has developed a separate application form to submit Lead Service Line (LSL) replacement projects to the PPL: Application for Project Priority List (PDF)
• PPL Submission Checklist (PDF)
• Example of a non-LSL PPL Application (Word)
• Priority Point Worksheet

Current Project Priority Lists:

• 2025 Project Priority List by Priority Order (PDF)
• 2025 Project Priority List by Alpha Order (PDF)