Generally referring to communities that face economic hardships and may struggle to afford necessary investments in drinking water infrastructure, in the context of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Each state has the flexibility to define what constitutes a DAC based on local conditions, often using a combination of socioeconomic, demographic, and financial factors. States must outline their specific criteria for identifying DACs in their intended use plans (IUPs).
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