Mississippi drinking water contracts
39 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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municipalities with the most drinking water contracts
Top vendors in Mississippi drinking water
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 21 | $706.3M |
| MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS | 5 | $1.4M |
| JXN WATER | 3 | $201.5M |
| DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MISSISSIPPI | 3 | $8.0M |
| 2CMISSISSIPPI: TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE, EDUCATED AND EMPOWERED MISSISSIPPI | 1 | $19.9M |
| CITY OF RIDGELAND | 1 | $3.5M |
Recent drinking water contracts in Mississippi
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $449,000,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE LOANS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, WATER DISTRIBUTION, IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE INCLUDES CAPITALIZATION OF THE RECIPIENTS'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, AND PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF A CLEANER AND SAFER POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO MULTIPLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES WILL BE THE CITIZENS OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $395.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE CITY OF JACKSON'S PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, THROUGH JXN WATER, INC. A FOR PROFIT CORPORATION THAT IS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING IS TO ASSIST IN RESPONDING TO AND ALLEVIATING THE ONGOING EMERGENCY SITUATION AFFECTING THE CITY OF JACKSON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM WHICH THE ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINED PRESENTS SUBSTANTIAL DANGER TO PUBLIC HEALTH. THE CITY ENTERED INTO AN INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROVED IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT ON NOVEMBER 29, 2022. THE INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER APPOINTED AN INTERIM THIRD PARTY MANAGER (ITPM) THAT MAY ACT THROUGH JXN WATER, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER (AS ESTABLISHED IN THE APRIL 4, 2023 AMENDMENT). ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENTS AND CONTRACTS: VALVE AND HYDRANT ASSESSMENT, SERVICE LINE INVENTORY, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LEAKS - FIND AND FIX, PHASE 2 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - OPEN BOOK, PHASE 3 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - LONG TERM, AND SYSTEM STABILIZATION PLAN. FUNDING FROM THIS AGREEMENT WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE INTERIM THIRD PARTY MANAGER'S PROFESSIONAL BUDGET, WITH ASSOCIATED PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING COSTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: MONTHLY REPORTING ON OPENED OR INOPERABLE VALVES, HYDRANTS FLOW TESTED, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LEAKS IDENTIFIED AND REPAIRED, LEAD SERVICE LINES IDENTIFIED AND FIELD VERIFIED, AND MONTHLY OPERATING REPORTS. FINAL REPORTS FOR EACH ACTIVITY WILL BE PROVIDED. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: SUPPORTING THE SYSTEM IN COMPLYING WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AND ENSURING RESIDENTS OF JACKSON HAVE CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: APPROXIMATELY 160,000 PERSONS SERVED BY THE CITY OF JACKSON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | JXN WATER | $146.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE CITY OF JACKSON'S PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, THROUGH JXN WATER, INC. A FOR PROFIT CORPORATION THAT IS ACTING ON ITS BEHALF AS A COURT APPOINTED THIRD PARTY MANAGER. THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNDING IS TO ASSIST IN RESPONDING TO AND ALLEVIATING THE ONGOING EMERGENCY SITUATION AFFECTING THE CITY OF JACKSON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM WHICH THE ADMINISTRATOR DETERMINED PRESENTS SUBSTANTIAL DANGER TO PUBLIC HEALTH. THE CITY ENTERED INTO AN INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROVED IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT ON NOVEMBER 29, 2022. THE INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER APPOINTED AN INTERIM THIRD PARTY MANAGER (ITPM) THAT MAY ACT THROUGH JXN WATER, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER (AS ESTABLISHED IN THE APRIL 4, 2023 AMENDMENT). THIS GRANT, UTILIZING THE $54 MILLION IN APPROPRIATED FUNDS, WILL BUILD ON PREVIOUS EFFORTS, ENSURING CONTINUED OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENT FUTURE EMERGENCIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSON'S WATER SYSTEM. ACTIVITIES:ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES WILL BE ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO PREVENT, LIMIT OR MITIGATE AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. THE ONLY ACTIVITY UNDER THIS WORKPLAN IS A CONTRACT FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. SCOPE OF SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: WATER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES: INCLUDES LEADERSHIP, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, PROJECT DELIVERY SUPPORT, AND SPECIALTY SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS COMPLIANCE WITH THE LEAD AND COPPER RULE. DRINKING WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE: COVERS STAFFING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, LABORATORY SERVICES, CUSTOMER COMPLAINT HANDLING, AND FLUSHING SERVICES FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANTS, WELLS, AND STORAGE TANKS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES: PLANTS AND WELLS PRODUCE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF WATER MEETING SDWA REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN SYSTEM PRESSURE THROUGHOUT THE SERVICE AREA. CONTRACTOR MAINTAINS ADEQUATE STAFFING LEVELS TO PERFORM ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTRACT. PLANT EQUIPMENT MAINTAINED FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE AT ALL TIMES EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THE ACTIVITY FUNDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: WATER THAT MEETS SDWA REQUIREMENTS TO SERVE ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES WITH ADEQUATE SUPPLY AND PRESSURE IS MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM. ELIMINATION OF WATER RELATED PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA. FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE WATER REGULATIONS INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: APPROXIMATELY 189,000 PERSONS SERVED BY THE CITY OF JACKSON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | JXN WATER | $54.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,181,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE CAPITALIZATION GRANTS, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM AND SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:LOANS AND SUBAWARDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,116,627 WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. SMALL SYSTEM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER PROGRAM SET-ASIDE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS.OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $31.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,650,000 TO MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES FOR A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY THE SET-ASIDES. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FUNDING TO DEVELOP OR UPDATE LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL WATER SYSTEMS UNDERTAKING LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. THE PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:.SUBRECIPIENT:DW SRF LOANS FOR MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITIES.OUTCOMES:. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $31.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,518,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THIS AWARD AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE ENSURING THE STATE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OR UPDATED LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL WATER SYSTEMS UNDERTAKING LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. THE DIRECT BENEFICIAIIES WILL BE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPPI. ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ADMINISTER THE LSLR LOAN PROGRAM AND OTHER NON-PROJECT RELATED ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL WATER SYSTEMS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUREAU OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SUPERVISION PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SMALL SYSTEMS TO INVENTORY THEIR SYSTEMS IN SUPPORT OF IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL LEAD SERVICE LINES FOR REPLACEMENT. OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $30.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,872,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE CAPITALIZATION GRANTS, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES AND ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE LEAD SERVICE LINE-RELATED TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:LOANS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MS.OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $29.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT $28,785,000.00 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA).ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. SUBAWARDS FOR SMALL SYSTEM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER PROGRAMS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $28.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,368,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF STATE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA), WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING LOANS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, WATER DISTRIBUTION, IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES'; TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE INCREASING TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, AND PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF A CLEANER AND SAFER POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO MULTIPLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE THE PUBLIC HEALTH FOR THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. SUBAWARDS FOR SMALL SYSTEM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER PROGRAMS. OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $26.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,889,515 UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO 2C MISSISSIPPI: TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE, EDUCATED, AND EMPOWERED MISSISSIPPI. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT WILL CONSTRUCT THE FIRST RESILIENCY HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS (HUB) IN JACKSON, WHICH WILL PROVIDE SHELTER, DRINKING WATER, ELECTRICITY, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT IN TIMES OF SYSTEM FAILURE, WHILE SERVING AS AN INSTITUTION WITH EVERYDAY SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO SERVE AS THE LEAD EXAMPLE FOR A FUTURE NETWORK OF RESILIENCY HUBS THROUGHOUT MISSISSIPPI. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: RENOVATION AND UPGRADES TO 35,000 SQ. FEET OF PUBLIC SPACE, EQUIP EMERGENCY WING FOR OVERNIGHT STAY WITH EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, INSTALL BACKUP GENERATOR, PROVIDE SELF-HELP AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, PROVIDE SPACE FOR WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING, PROVIDE LITERACY AND PARENTAL TRAINING, PROVIDE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET COUNSELING; MORTGAGE; NON-DELINQUENCY POST-PURCHASE WORKSHOPS FOR HOMEOWNERS; PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING; DISTRIBUTE FOOD THROUGH FOOD PANTRY; PLANT TREES AND NATIVE SPECIES OF SHRUBS AND GROUND COVER; INSTALL SOLAR PANELS AND RAIN GARDENS, PROVIDE SPACE TO RECYCLE BATTERY AND PRINTER CARTRIDGES AND INSTALL COLLECTION RAIN BARRELS AND WATER WELLS. SUBRECIPIENT:ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE CO-DESIGNING THE RESILIENCY HUB WITH THE LEAD APPLICANT AND STATUTORY PARTNER; HOSTING EMERGENCY RESPONSE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CLIMATE RISK, AND OTHER TRAININGS AT THE HUB; AND EXECUTING EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: RENOVATION OF RESILIENCY HUB, TRAININGS, OUTREACH, WORKSHOPS; A SOLAR MICROGRID AND BATTERY SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING, WATER WELL AND RAIN BARREL INSTALLATIONS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED BUILDING CAPACITY FOR SHELTER, COMMUNITY RESILIENCY, INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH, WEALTH, LITERACY, PARENTAL CARE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN THE AREA.. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | 2CMISSISSIPPI: TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE, EDUCATED AND EMPOWERED MISSISSIPPI | $19.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,368,000 TO THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DBA FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS TO PROVIDE FUNDS, AUTHORIZED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE RECIPIENT ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. ACTIVITIES:THE BULK OF THE SRF WILL BE USED FOR LOANS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, FIXING LEAKY OR OLD PIPES (WATER DISTRIBUTION), IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES'; TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. SUBRECIPIENT:*SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. SMALL SYSTEM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER PROGRAM SET-ASIDE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF. THE FUND CAN THEN BE USED TO INCREASE TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, AND PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF A CLEANER AND SAFER POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO MULTIPLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $19.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,658,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE CAPITALIZATION GRANTS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM AND FURTHER THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:STATE OF MISSISSIPPI MAY HAVE SUBAWARDS AND/OR LOANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,711,777 TO SUPPORT LOCAL, STATE, TECHNICAL AND PROJECTS ADDRESSING DRINKING WATER PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $13.7M | — |
| THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,957,000 TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FUND MISSISSIPPI DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND. THIS GRANT WILL HELP PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND WATER SOURCES BY PROVIDING CAPITALIZATION FUNDS. THE STATE WILL USE CAPITALIZATION FUNDS TO MAKE LOANS TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS WILL HELP PROVIDE CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER, PROTECT THE WATER SUPPLY AND THE STATE'S WATERSHEDS. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $12.0M | — |
| THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,842,000 TO THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM. THE ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THEIR ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO ESTABLISH AND MANAGE AN EFFECTIVE COMPREHENSIVE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM AND TO MAINTAIN A SELF-SUSTAINING REVOLVING FUND TO PROVIDE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH FOR CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $11.9M | — |
| THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,853,000 TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE STATE'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO RECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $11.9M | — |
| THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,845,000 TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FUND MISSISSIPPI DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND. THIS GRANT WILL HELP PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND WATER SOURCES BY PROVIDING CAPITALIZATION FUNDS. THE STATE WILL USE CAPITALIZATION FUNDS TO MAKE LOANS TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS WILL HELP PROVIDE CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER, PROTECT THE WATER SUPPLY AND THE STATE'S WATERSHEDS. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $11.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,850,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE CAPITALIZATION GRANTS, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM (DWSRF). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE EMERGING CONTAMINANT-FOCUSED, PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS WILL RECEIVE LOANS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $9.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,622,000. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT, THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE CAPITALIZATION OF THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE PUBLIC HEALTH OF MISSISSIPPI.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS WILL RECEIVE LOANS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $9.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,133,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND WITH AN EMPHASIS TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOAN PROGRAM, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, IDENTIFICATION OF TESTING PROJECTS, PLAN AND TESTING OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS, AND REPORTING OF RESULT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AN EMERGING CONTAMINANTS TREATMENT PROJECT. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASING TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, AND PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF A CLEANER AND SAFER POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO MULTIPLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $8.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,544,000 TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF). THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, FIXING LEAKY OR OLD PIPES (WATER DISTRIBUTION), IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CAPITALIZATION THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF, INCREASED TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, AND ASSURANCE OF A CLEANER AND SAFER POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO MULTIPLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $7.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,355,000.00 TO MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY FOR ITS DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND. THE PURPOSE OF THE STATE REVOLVING FUNDS (SRFS) PROGRAM OF CAPITALIZATION GRANTS IS TO ALLOW STATES TO PROVIDE A LONG TERM SOURCE OF FINANCING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL USE THESE FUNDS TO PROVIDES LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS.FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:CLEAN WATER SRF PROJECTSOUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE CITIZENS IN THE STATE. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MISSISSIPPI | $7.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,291,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, WATER DISTRIBUTION, IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, AND PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF A CLEANER AND SAFER POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO MULTIPLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES WILL BE THE RESIDENTS OF MISSISSIPPI.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $6.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,837,000 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $5.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500,000 TO THE CITY OF RIDGELAND. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO ELIMINATE DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS BY MAKING DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS AND INSTALLING A MIXING SYSTEM IN ONE OF THE WATER STORAGE TANKS, INCREASING SUPPLY AND STORAGE CAPACITY. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE THE INSTALLATION OF 14,600 LINEAR FEET OF WATER LINE ALONG WEST COUNTY LINE ROAD, FROM HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY TO NEAR NORTHEAST INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE AN INCREASE TO THE CAPACITY AND WATER QUALITY IN THE SYSTEM, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO ALL CUSTOMERS HAVING ACCESS TO AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF SAFE, CLEAN DRINKING WATER. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF RIDGELAND | $3.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000 TO THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD, MISSISSIPPI. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: WELL REHABILITATION, ELEVATED STORAGE TANK PAINTING, FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 12,000 LINEAR FEET OF ASBESTOS CEMENT WATER LINE REPLACEMENT, WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF) REHABILITATION, COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION, AND PUMP STATION REHABILITATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS TO DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS, IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION, RELIABLE WATER SERVICE, AND ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE DELIVERY OF CLEAN, RELIABLE DRINKING WATER TO CUSTOMERS AND ENSURING THAT THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING ADEQUATELY TO WHERE THERE IS NO NEGATIVE THREAT POSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF CRAWFORD, MISSISSIPPI. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF CRAWFORD | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $438,356 TO MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION (PWSS) PROGRAM TO ADEQUATELY ENFORCE THE NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPING STATE DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS NO LESS STRINGENT THAN THE FEDERAL REGULATIONS, MAINTAINING AN INVENTORY OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS, MANAGING INFORMATION ON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, ENSURING THAT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OCCURS REGARDING DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS AND ENFORCING DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE ENSURING THE ONGOING COMPLIANCE WITH PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS BY IMPLEMENTING STATE-APPROVED RULES FOR WHICH THE STATE HAS RECEIVED FINAL PRIMACY, REVISING CURRENT PRIMACY PROGRAMS TO ADOPT NEWLY PROMULGATED FEDERAL DRINKING WATER RULES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE SDWA, MAINTAINING A SYSTEMATIC SANITARY SURVEY PROGRAM AND FOLLOWING UP ON ANY DISCREPANCIES DISCOVERED DURING SANITARY SURVEYS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $2.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $460,471 TO THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. ACTIVITIES: ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS, OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, SANITARY SURVEYS, INSPECTIONS, ENTERING DATA INTO FEDERAL AND STATE DRINKING WATER DATABASE, AND IMPLEMENTING FEDERAL AND STATE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. OUTCOMES: OUTPUTS INCLUDE ENSURING THE ONGOING COMPLIANCE WITH PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS BY IMPLEMENTING STATE-APPROVED RULES FOR WHICH THE STATE HAS RECEIVED FINAL PRIMACY; REVISING CURRENT PRIMACY PROGRAMS TO ADOPT NEWLY PROMULGATED FEDERAL DRINKING WATER RULES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT; MAINTAINING A SYSTEMATIC SANITARY SURVEY PROGRAM AND FOLLOWING UP ON ANY DISCREPANCIES DISCOVERED DURING SANITARY SURVEYS. OUTCOMES INCLUDE REPORTING ON ACTIONS TAKEN THAT DEMONSTRATE THE ONGOING IMPLEMENTATION OF, AND COMPLIANCE WITH, PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS; REVISING AND/OR ADOPTING STATE REGULATIONS AND SUBMITTING A PRIMACY APPLICATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL; REPORTING COMPLETED SANITARY SURVEYS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROTECTING DRINKING WATER AND HUMAN HEALTH. BENEFICIARIES ARE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. SUBRECIPIENT: NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $2.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE CITY OF JACKSON, MS, WHICH IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING A DRINKING WATER EMERGENCY. THE CITY ENTERED INTO AN INTERIM STIPULATED ORDER WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROVED IN FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT ON NOVEMBER 29, 2022, AND THIS FUNDING WILL BE USED TO FULFILL COMMITMENTS ESTABLISHED IN THE ORDER. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM THIRD PARTY MANAGER WHO WILL THEN HIRE SUPPORT STAFF, ENTER INTO AND MAINTAIN CONTRACTS TO ACCOMPLISH TASKS REQUIRED IN THE ORDER AND DEEMED NECESSARY TO ADDRESS VIOLATIONS OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: HIRING STAFF, ENTERING INTO AND MAINTAINING CONTRACTS ALLOWING FOR PROPER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: SUPPORTING THE SYSTEM IN COMPLYING WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, FULFILLING COMMITMENTS ESTABLISHED THROUGH THE ORDER, AND ENSURING RESIDENTS OF JACKSON HAVE CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: APPROXIMATELY 160,000 PERSONS SERVED BY THE CITY OF JACKSON PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF JACKSON MISSISSIPPI | $2.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000 TO TOWN OF BROOKSVILLE., MISSISSIPPI THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO IMPROVE WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WHICH INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF A BACKUP GENERATOR AND AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH TO PREVENT DISRUPTION IN THE WELL'S OPERATION IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE, THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF AN ELEVATED STORAGE TANK, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WWTF). SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE EMERGENCY GENERATOR AT WELL SITE, OLD TANK REMOVAL, WWTF IMPROVEMENTS, COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE CLEAN, RELIABLE DRINKING WATER TO CUSTOMERS AND ENSURE THAT THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING ADEQUATELY TO WHERE THERE IS NO NEGATIVE THREAT POSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF BROOKSVILLE WHO WILL GAIN IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION, RELIABLE WATER SERVICE, AND ENHANCED ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF BROOKSVILLE THE | $2.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,826,424 TO TOWN OF LEAKESVILLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR JERNIGAN WATER MAIN EXTENSION, WHICH CONSIST OF THE PHASE I PROJECT DESIGN WORK. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE PROJECT IS DESIGN WORK, WHICH INCLUDES GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION, PROJECT SURVEY, GREENE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT, AND EASEMENT PROCUREMENT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE WATERLINE MAIN EXTENSION WILL CONNECT TO THE TOWN'S EXISTING WATER MAIN, AN EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S EXISTING WATER MAIN AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE A TOTAL OF 120 HOUSEHOLDS OF TOWN OF LEAKESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI.ACTIVITIES:.SUBRECIPIENT:THE SOUTHERN MS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (SMPDD) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING GRANT ADMINISTRATION, SUBMITTING GRANT APPLICATION, AND WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (INCLUDING EPA) AND THE CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE THAT PRE-AWARD REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.OUTCOMES:. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF LEAKESVILLE MISSISSIPPI | $1.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,581,295 TO JXN WATER, INC. TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE PURCHASE, INTERIOR RETROFIT AND FURNISHING OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS BUILDING FOR JXN WATER, INC., THE WATER UTILITY SERVING THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE A LOCATION FOR JXN WATER TO CONDUCT ITS OPERATIONS, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS, SERVICES AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION IN A SAFE AND COST-EFFICIENT FACILITY IN ORDER TO SUPPLY SAFE RELIABLE DRINKING WATER. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE USERS OF THE JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI WATER SYSTEM.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | JXN WATER | $1.6M | — |
| THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $586,000 TO MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS TO PROVIDE SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR OVER 2700 HOMES ON THE RESERVATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS IN CHOCTAW AND NESHOBA COUNTIES IN MISSISSIPPI. IN PARTICULAR, THREE PROJECTS WILL BE COMPLETED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DRINKING WATER CONTAMINATION AS A RESULT OF ACUTE OR POTENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURES. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS | $616K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $487,000 TO MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA): SECTION 1452 AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58). THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ASSIST PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SERVING TRIBES TO COMPLY WITH NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS (NPDWRS) OR OTHERWISE FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SDWA. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL UPGRADE DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS IN BOGUE CHITTO, CONEHATTA, PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES AT COMMUNITY OR NON-PROFIT NON-COMMUNITY DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS THAT SERVE TRIBES. TRAINING AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. ACTIVITIES: THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE UPGRADING INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPING FLUSHING PROGRAM, DEVELOPING EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN, PROCURING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, DEVELOPING PURCHASE ORDERS AND CONTRACTS, AND MONITORING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PERFORMANCE AND FINAL REPORTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES, FLUSHING PROGRAMS, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS FOR CONEHATTA, BOGUE CHITTO, AND TUCKER DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS OF THE MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS AND THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS | $487K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,620 TO SUPPORT MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF ITS RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES IN THE STATE. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION OF ESTUARINE BENTHIC SAMPLES COLLECTED AS PART OF WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT/ANALYSIS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF FRESHWATER BENTHIC SAMPLES COLLECTED AS PART OF MISSISSIPPI BENTHIC INDEX OF STREAM QUALITY (MBISQ) AND DI WATER SYSTEM. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASE IN CAPACITY TO MEET AND SUPPORT WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS NEEDS SPECIFIC TO DATA COLLECTED FOR AMBIENT MONITORING ACTIVITIES. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THE AGREEMENT ARE THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:- | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MISSISSIPPI | $333K | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI'S WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE IMPAIRED WATER AND PROTECT UNIMPAIRED WATERS ACROSS THE STATE. MAINTAINING A COMPREHENSIVE WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (WQMP) TO ASSESS, PROTECT, AND MANAGE MISSISSIPPI'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (MDEQ) WATERBODIES IS A MAJOR GOAL AND ACTIVITY OF MDEQ. THE RECIPIENT REQUESTED A WAIVER FOR THE 40% PASS-THROUGH FUNDING OF THIS AWARD TO REGIONAL OR INTERSTATE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING AGENCIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS. (APPROVED WAIVER ATTACHED IN SECTION M) ACTIVITIES: THE STATE WILL DELIVER A CLEANER, SAFER, AND HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL AMERICANS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY CARRYING OUT THE AGENCY'S CORE MISSION. THE SUPPORT RECEIVED BY MDEQ FROM THE SECTION 205(J)/604(B) PROGRAM IS SIGNIFICANT IN MDEQ'S COMMITMENT TO MAINTAIN AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE WQMP. MDEQ WILL USE FY 2020 205(J)/604(B) FUNDING TO SUPPORT STAFF TIME IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2022 SECTION 305(B) WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR MISSISSIPPI, REVISION/UPDATE OF MDEQ'S CONSOLIDATED ASSESSMENT AND LISTING METHODOLOGY FOR THE 2022 ASSESSMENT CYCLE, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT AN ON-SITE CONTRACTOR THAT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MDEQ'S SURFACE WATER QUALITY DATABASE AND ASSESSMENT DATABASE. MDEQ WILL ENSURE TIMELY AND EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF TASKS FUNDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM. OUTCOMES: OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS ENSURE WATERS ARE CLEAN THROUGH IMPROVED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STATES AND TRIBES, SUSTAINABLY MANAGE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT DRINKING WATER, AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS, AND RECREATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SUBSISTENCE ACTIVITIES. DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINAL REPORTS WILL BE PRODUCED PRESENTING THE RESULTS OF STUDIES, ASSESSMENTS, AND SURVEYS. REPORTING OF RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR VARYING OBJECTIVES AND USES RELEVANT TO MSDEQ WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. SUBRECIPIENT: NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MISSISSIPPI | $276K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,750 TO THE MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT UNDERGROUND SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER ARE PROTECTED FROM ENDANGERING INJECTION ACTIVITIES, IN WHICH TREATED WASTEWATER IS INJECTED INTO THE GROUND BETWEEN IMPERMEABLE LAYERS OF ROCK FORMATION. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND MAINTENANCE OF INVENTORIES OF INJECTION SYSTEMS, DEVELOPING AND MAINTENANCE OF DATABASES HOUSING COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ON UNDERGROUND INJECTION WELL ACTIVITIES, IMPLEMENT OF PERMITTING ACTIVITIES, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS. ANTICIPATED OUTCOME IS THAT UNDERGROUND SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER ARE PROTECTED FROM UNDERGROUND INJECTION ACTIVITIES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING PROTECTION OF GROUND WATER THROUGH EFFECTIVE UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION, INCLUDING ACTIVITIES OF OTHER STATES, NOTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF STAFFING CHANGES, PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND SOURCE OF DRINKING WATER AND PUBLIC HEALTH, REPORTING INSTANCES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE BEING INJECTED INTO THE SUBSURFACE, AND REPORTING ALL REGULATED WELLS. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.ACTIVITIES:.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI STATE GAS & OIL BOARD | $255K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,000 TO MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ASSIST PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SERVING TRIBES TO COMPLY WITH NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS (NPDWRS) OR OTHERWISE FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL PRIORITIZE THE MANY NEEDS OF THE BOGUE CHITTO, CONEHATTA, AND TUCKER DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS, AND TO MITIGATE THE DEFICIENCIES NOTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE WITH THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING MADE AVAILABLE. PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES AT COMMUNITY OR NON-PROFIT NON-COMMUNITY DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS THAT SERVE TRIBES. TRAINING AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE UPGRADING INFRASTRUCTURE, DEVELOPING FLUSHING PROGRAM, DEVELOPING EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN, PROCURING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, DEVELOPING PURCHASE ORDERS AND CONTRACTS, MONITORING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS, AND PROJECT AND FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR IMPROVED DRINKING WATER QUALITY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PERFORMANCE AND FINAL REPORTS, INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES, FLUSHING PROGRAMS, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS FOR CONEHATTA, BOGUE CHITTO, AND TUCKER DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS. THESE DELIVERABLES WILL RESULT IN IMPROVED WATER QUALITY TO THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS AS WELL AS ACHIEVING IMPROVED OPERATIONS AT THESE DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS. | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS | $135K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $110,000.00 TO MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS, UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA), TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE WASTEWATER SANITATION SERVICES FOR FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES AND/OR ALASKAN NATIVE VILLAGES. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL: (1) IDENTIFY CURRENTLY PROPOSED AND FUTURE POTENTIAL AREAS FOR RESIDENTIAL GROWTH AND DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND/OR TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE TO THOSE AREAS; DEVELOP SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS SHOWING POTENTIAL ROUTES AND LOCATIONS FOR FUTURE WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND/OR TREATMENT SYSTEMS; DEVELOP COST ESTIMATES FOR CONSTRUCTING THE POTENTIAL WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND/OR TREATMENT SYSTEMS IDENTIFIED; DETERMINE THE FOOTPRINT (REACH), CAPACITIES, AND INADEQUACIES OF THE CURRENT WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES AT COMMUNITY OR NON-PROFIT NON-COMMUNITY DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS THAT SERVE TRIBES. TRAINING AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLEACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: COLLECTING AVAILABLE RECORD DRAWINGS, SURVEYS, OPERATOR NOTES, ETC. TO ESTABLISH THE CURRENT NATURE AND FOOTPRINT OF THE EXISTING WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM; THROUGH FIELD RECONNAISSANCE, SURVEYS, OR OTHER INVESTIGATION AND OBSERVATIONS, SEEK TO 'FILL IN ANY GAPS' THAT MIGHT REMAIN AFTER COLLECTED RECORDS HAVE BEEN COMPILED; INTERVIEW MBCI DEVELOPMENT DIVISION STAFF (PLANNERS) TO IDENTIFY WHICH AREAS OF CONEHATTA ARE BEING CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT: ONCE LIKELY AREAS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, DEVELOP LAYOUTS FOR NEW GRAVITY SEWERS AND FORCE MAINS; IDENTIFY DESIRABLE LOCATIONS FOR PUMP STATIONS BASED ON POWER AVAILABILITY AND SIDE ACCESSIBILITY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND DESIGN DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING COST ESTIMATES, FOR EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM TO SERVE AS MANY NEW AND EXISTING HOMES IN THE CONEHATTA COMMUNITY OF NEWTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AS IS ECONOMICALLY AND TECHNOLOGICALLY POSSIBLE. PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEWS SUGGEST THAT APPROXIMATELY 100 TRIBAL HOMES WILL SATISFY THESE CRITERIA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: ANY NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION SUPPORTED THROUGH THE PLANNING ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE FIRST TIME WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO RESIDENTS WITHIN THE SUBJECT EXPANDED SERVICE AREAS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE: CONEHATTA COMMUNITY OF NEWTON COUNTY, | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS | $110K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,000.00 TO MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE WASTEWATER SANITATION SERVICES FOR FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES AND/OR ALASKAN NATIVE VILLAGES. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL (1) DETERMINE THE FOOTPRINT (REACH), CAPACITIES, AND INADEQUACIES OF THE CURRENT WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM; (2) IDENTIFY CURRENTLY PROPOSED AND FUTURE POTENTIAL AREAS FOR RESIDENTIAL GROWTH AND DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE TO THOSE AREAS; (3) DEVELOP SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS SHOWING POTENTIAL ROUTES AND LOCATIONS FOR FUTURE WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND/OR TREATMENT SYSTEMS; (4) DEVELOP COST ESTIMATES FOR CONSTRUCTING THE POTENTIAL WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND/OR TREATMENT SYSTEMS IDENTIFIED. PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES AT COMMUNITY OR NON-PROFIT NON-COMMUNITY DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS THAT SERVE TRIBES. TRAINING AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF CONEHATTA'S WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM TO SERVE FUTURE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SITES AND THOSE EXISTING HOMES LYING WITHIN THE FOOTPRINT OF THE SUBJECT EXPANDED SERVICE AREA. GENERALLY, THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED: - COLLECT AVAILABLE RECORD DRAWINGS, SURVEYS, OPERATOR NOTES, ETC. TO ESTABLISH THE CURRENT NATURE AND FOOTPRINT OF THE EXISTING WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM. - THROUGH FIELD RECONNAISSANCE, SURVEYS, OR OTHER INVESTIGATION AND OBSERVATIONS, SEEK TO 'FILL IN ANY GAPS' THAT MIGHT REMAIN AFTER COLLECTED RECORDS HAVE BEEN COMPILED. - INTERVIEW MBCI DEVELOPMENT DIVISION STAFF (PLANNERS) TO IDENTIFY WHICH AREAS OF CONEHATTA ARE BEING CONSIDERED FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. OFFER INSIGHT AND GUIDANCE TO THOSE STAFF AS APPROPRIATE TO COMMUNICATE AREAS WHERE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT MIGHT BE MOST FEASIBLY SERVED. - ONCE LIKELY AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, DEVELOP LAYOUTS FOR NEW GRAVITY SEWERS AND FORCE MAINS. IDENTIFY DESIRABLE LOCATIONS FOR PUMP STATIONS BASED ON POWER AVAILABILITY AND SITE ACCESSIBILITY. - IDENTIFY SITUATIONS WHERE DECENTRALIZED, CLUSTERED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS MIGHT BE APPROPRIATE. SHOULD SUCH SYSTEMS SEEM FEASIBLE, IDENTIFY TECHNOLOGIES THAT WOULD BE APPLICABLE FOR THE IDENTIFIED AREA(S). PROVIDE EXPECTED COST INFORMATION FOR SAID SYSTEMS. - COMPILE ALL COLLECTED INFORMATION AND RESEARCH IN A FINAL DOCUMENT THAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO MBCI LEADERSHIP FOR DISTRIBUTION TO APPROPRIATE STAFF MEMBERS. SAID DOCUMENT SHOULD BE USEFUL FOR PLANNING AND/OR TO SUPPORT LOAN/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: - THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND DESIGN DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING COST ESTIMATES, FOR EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM TO SERVE AS MANY NEW AND EXISTING HOMES IN THE CONEHATTA COMMUNITY OF NEWTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI AS IS ECONOMICALLY AND TECHNOLOGICALLY POSSIBLE. PRELIMINARY PLAN REVIEWS SUGGEST THAT APPROXIMATELY 100 TRIBAL HOMES WILL SATISFY THESE CRITERIA. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: - ANY NEW INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION SUPPORTED THROUGH THE PLANNING ACTIVITIES OF THIS PROJECT WILL PROVIDE FIRST TIME WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO RESIDENTS WITHIN THE SUBJECT EXPANDED SERVICE AREAS.- THIS PROJECT WILL NOT PROVIDE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES AND REDUCE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (OANDM) COSTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CONEHATTA COMMUNITY OF NEWTON COUNTY, MS. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND DESIGN DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING COST ESTIMATES, FOR EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM TO SERVE AS MANY NE | Mississippi (EPA federal awards) | MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS | $63K | — |