Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-221-1002

(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.