New Jersey drinking water contracts
48 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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municipalities with the most drinking water contracts
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| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | 19 | $513.4M |
| NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 2 | $50K |
| S C & A INC | 1 | $12.6M |
| ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC | 1 | $65K |
| KEYPORT BOROUGH OF | 1 | $2.3M |
| LOWER TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | 1 | $2.0M |
Recent drinking water contracts in New Jersey
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPETITIVE EARTH T&M/FFP HYBRID CALL ORDER FOR ORD ENTITLED BIL DRINKING WATER LEAD TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE MAY 5, 2025, TO MAY 4, 2026. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | S C & A INC | $12.6M | — |
| OBLIGATE $150,000 UNDER TO 68HE0222F0044 FOR MITIGATION ACTIVITIES AT THE MANSFIELD TRAIL DUMP RV2 SITE, IN BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ. SITE ID A238. THE FUNDING IS NECESSARY TO ADDRESS CONTAMINATION IMPACTING RESIDENTIAL DRINKING WATER WELLS. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION LLC | $65K | — |
| DESCRIPTION: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. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. 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. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS INCLUDE LOANS UNDER THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM.OUTCOMES:THE 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. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $123.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PL 117-58 AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF). AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE STATE 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 INCLUDE LOANS IN THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM.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. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $37.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF KEYPORT TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO IMPROVE CRITICAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE BY REPLACING ANTIQUATED CAST IRON WATER MAINS AND LEAD AND GALVANIZED WATER SERVICES WITH MODERN MATERIALS AND INSTALL FIRE HYDRANTS IN THE NORTHEASTERN LOCKPORT NEIGHBORHOOD 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: EXCAVATION OF ROADWAYS, SIDEWALKS AND EXISTING SOIL, INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,750 LF OF 8-INCH AND 2,300 LF OF 12-INCH DUCTILE IRON WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINS, REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 85 WATER SERVICES TO ALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITH COPPER PIPING, AND INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY TWELVE (12) FIRE HYDRANTS AND LATERALS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF ANTIQUATED CAST IRON WATER MAINS AND LEAD AND GALVANIZED WATER SERVICES WITH MODERN MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN THE NORTHEASTERN LOCKPORT NEIGHBORHOOD. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ELIMINATION OF LEAD CONTAMINATION OF HOUSEHOLD DRINKING WATER, IMPROVED WATER FLOWS FOR SYSTEM CUSTOMERS, IMPROVED FIREFIGHTING CAPACITY AND ACCESS TO A FULLY FUNCTIONING FIRE HYDRANT AND VALVE NETWORK, AND ENHANCED COMPLIANCE WITH EPA REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | KEYPORT BOROUGH OF | $2.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO LOWER TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE AGING POTABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE NORTH CAPE 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: REPLACING THE EXISTING ASBESTOS CEMENT AND UNDERSIZED WATER MAINS, REMOVING ANY LEAD AND GALVANIZED SERVICE LINE MATERIALS FROM THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, REPLACING AND RELOCATING EXISTING WATER METERS, AND ADDING SAMPLING PORTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 20,000 LINEAR FEET OF UNDERSIZED, ASBESTOS CEMENT WATER MAIN WITH NEW EIGHT-INCH DIAMETER C900 PVC WATER MAIN. APPROXIMATELY 340 WATER SERVICE LATERALS WILL BE REPLACED WITH POLYETHYLENE WATER SERVICE LATERALS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUR EXISTING FIRE HYDRANTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH APPROXIMATELY THIRTY-FIVE NEW FIRE HYDRANTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ENHANCED PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY BY PROVIDING SAFE DRINKING WATER, IMPROVING FIRE FLOW, AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO MORE FIRE HYDRANTS. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL PROVIDE A DURABLE WATER SYSTEM WITH A LONGER SERVICE LIFESPAN AND REDUCE ONGOING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES SERVED BY THE LOWER TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | LOWER TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | $2.0M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT IS TO AN ELIGIBLE STATE AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL UTILIZE THE EPA'S 3TS GUIDANCE TO TEST THE LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT STATE LICENSED AND REGISTERED CHILD CARE FACILITIES. THE STATE INTENDS TO PRIORITIZE FACILITIES LOCATED IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, SERVING CHILDREN AGES 6 YEARS AND UNDER AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN EXISTING SCHOOL-BASED LEAD TESTING PROGRAMS. THIS INCLUDES COMMUNICATING THE RESULTS AND IMPORTANT LEAD INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY, PARENTS AND PUBLIC; TRAINING LICENSED/REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS ON THE RISKS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER; TESTING ALL OUTLETS USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN 4,200 LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS; AND, DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO RESULTS OF TESTING CONDUCTED AND ADDRESSING POTENTIAL ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS WHERE NECESSARY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA): SECTION 1452 AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PL 117-58 AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE STATE ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.ACTIVITIES:THE STATE HAS SUBMITTED AN INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT . THIS IUP CONTAINS A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES, WHICH 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. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS INCLUDE LOANS UNDER THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH PRIMARY PURPOSE TO REDUCE LEAD IN DRINKING WATER BY FUNDING PROJECTS EMPHASIZING THE IDENTIFICATION AND REMOVAL OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. THE FUND MAY ALSO 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. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $83.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO IMPLEMENT RESOURCES AND PRIORITIES TO HELP ADDRESS PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AND EMERGING CONTAMINANT CHALLENGES; TARGET RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES MOST IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO COMMUNITY IS LEFT BEHIND WITH UNSAFE, INADEQUATE WATER; AND ADVANCE THE PRIORITIES OF EQUITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WILL IMPLEMENT PROJECTS SUCH AS PLANNING AND DESIGN TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANT(S), TREATMENT OF EMERGING CONTAMINANT(S) INCLUDING PFAS, PUBLIC COMMUNICATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND EDUCATION, AND NECESSARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE USE OF THIS AWARD FUNDING.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RESEARCH AND TESTING; PLANNING AND DESIGN TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; TREATMENT OF EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; SOURCE WATER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; STORAGE; WATER SYSTEM RESTRUCTURING; PROVIDING HOUSEHOLDS ACCESS TO DRINKING WATER SERVICES; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; OUTREACH AND EDUCATION; AND WORKFORCE OR TRAINING SUPPORT TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE TO ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES TO CARRY OUT NECESSARY ACTIVITIES TO REDUCE EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN THEIR DRINKING WATER. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PLANNING AND DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR TREATMENT OF EMERGING CONTAMINANTS SUCH AS PFAS. OUTCOMES:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO AN ELIGIBLE STATE OR TERRITORY TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER TO SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. FUNDS ARE TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD WATER QUALITY TESTING, ACTIVITIES FOR A STATE TO RESPOND TO DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT THE IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: - IDENTIFICATION OF SMALL AND/OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THAT ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FUNDING (SDC LIST BUILDING) - PAIRING THE SDC LIST BUILDING ACTIVITY WITH STATE WATER SYSTEM INVENTORY AND VIOLATION RECORDS - SUB-AWARDING THE GRANT TO FUND PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORTS, ACTION PLANS, DESIGN PLANS, AND OTHER PRE-PROJECT ACTIVITIES - SUB-AWARDING THE GRANT TO FUND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PFAS TREATMENT INSTALLATION THROUGH BUILDING OF NEW TREATMENT FACILITIES, UPGRADES TO EXISTING TREATMENT FACILITIES, OR PROTECTION MEASURES AGAINST EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN SOURCE WATERS - PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT - CAPACITY BUILDING, OPERATOR TRAINING, AND POST-CONSTRUCTION ON-SITE ACTIVITIES THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: - REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SERVING SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THAT ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE DUE TO PFAS STANDARDS - REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SERVING SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THAT ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH-BASED DRINKING WATER STANDARDS - INCREASE IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMONG SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES - IMPROVED EDUCATION FOR WATER SYSTEM OWNERS AND OPERATORS THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS IN SMALL AND/OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. SPECIFIC COMMUNITIES ARE TO BE DETERMINED. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $66.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: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:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.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. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $44.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: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:LOANS ARE INCLUDED AS SUBAWARDS UNDER THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM.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. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $40.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT 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:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.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. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $19.4M | — |
| THIS GRANT IS TO CONTINUE THE CAPITALIZATION OF THE NEW JERSEY DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A LONG-TERM SOURCE OF FINANCING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SMALL COMMUNITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, SOURCE WATER PROTECTION, CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION. THESE PRACTICES WILL PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH BY REDUCING EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER, IN FISH AND SHELLFISH, AND IN RECREATIONAL WATERS. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $19.0M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE NEW JERSEY DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND, DWSRF, PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A LONG-TERM SOURCE OF FINANCING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCUTRE PROJECTS AND FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES. THE DWSRF PROGRAM PROVIDES 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. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $18.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: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 PROGRAM (DWSRF). THESE FUNDS ARE FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS). 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 INCLUDE LOANS UNDER THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAMOUTCOMES:THE 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. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $13.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: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 PROGRAM (DWSRF). THESE FUNDS ARE FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS). 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 INCLUDE LOANS UNDER THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM.OUTCOMES:THE 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. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $13.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS). EMERGING CONTAMINANTS REFER TO SUBSTANCES AND MICROORGANISMS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURED OR NATURALLY OCCURRING PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, OR NUCLEAR MATERIALS, WHICH ARE KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED IN THE ENVIRONMENT, THAT MAY POSE NEWLY IDENTIFIED OR RE-EMERGING RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AQUATIC LIFE, OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE SUBSTANCES, MICROORGANISMS OR MATERIALS CAN INCLUDE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATURAL OR MANUFACTURED CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES - SUCH AS THOSE IN SOME COMPOUNDS OF PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, PHARMACEUTICALS, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES, AND MICROPLASTICS.ACTIVITIES:SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THE STATE HAS SUBMITTED AN INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT. THIS IUP CONTAINS 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. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS INCLUDE LOANS UNDER THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PFAS. 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. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $13.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL 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. 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 INCLUDE LOANS UNDER THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM.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. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $8.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF ELIZABETH TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF KNOWN LEAD SERVICE LINES AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. THIS PROJECT WILL REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 313 LEAD SERVICE LINES AND GALVANIZED PIPING FROM THE WATER MAIN TO THE INTERNAL HOME STRUCTURE PLUMBING WITHIN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, WHICH WILL VASTLY IMPROVE HEALTH AND SAFETY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW JERSEY STATE LAW, PASSED IN 2021, ALL WATER PROVIDERS MUST REPLACE LEAD SERVICE LINES WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE MUNICIPALITIES BY JULY 22, 2031. FUNDING THROUGH THE FY23 $2,170,000.00 CDS/APPROPRIATIONS AWARD AND FY24 $959,752.00 CDS/APPROPRIATIONS AWARD WILL BE UTILIZED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE LEAD SERVICE LINES.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE: I. PREPARE A PUBLIC BID NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. II. RECEIVE, REVIEW, AND EVALUATE BID PROPOSALS. RECOMMEND AND OBTAIN AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT BASED ON ELIGIBLE AND RESPONSIBLE BID PROPOSALS RECEIVED. TASKS ANTICIPATED TO BE COMPLETED IN FISCAL YEAR 2025. III. WORK WITH THE CONSULTING ENGINEER AND IN COORDINATION WITH LIBERTY WATER, CREATE A SCHEDULE FOR PROPERTY INSPECTIONS AND TEST PITS. EXAMINE MUNICIPAL AND LIBERTY WATER RECORDS, WORK WITH CONTRACTOR TO DEVELOP A WORKFLOW TO ASSESS EXISTING SERVICE MATERIAL TYPES. IV. WORKING WITH THE CONSULTING ENGINEER AND IN COORDINATION WITH LIBERTY WATER, ASSESS PROPERTIES AND PERFORM TEST PITS TO DETERMINE NEED FOR LEAD LINE REPLACEMENT. ASSESS DATA OBTAINED AND DEVELOP A SCHEDULE FOR REPLACEMENT OF IDENTIFIED GALVANIZED AND LEAD PIPES. ACTIONS WILL IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND ACCURACY BY PROACTIVELY ELIMINATING PROPERTIES, WHERE SERVICES ARE NOT IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT, SAVING TAXPAYER DOLLARS. V. IMPLEMENT CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF LEAD LINE REPLACEMENT INITIATIVE. WORKING WITH THE CONSULTING ENGINEER AND IN COORDINATION WITH LIBERTY WATER AND THE MUNICIPALITY, NOTIFY HOMEOWNERS AND REPLACE IDENTIFIED LEAD AND GALVANIZED PIPING TO INCREASE HEALTH AND SAFETY. VI. PLAN, CONTROL, AND MONITOR EXPENDITURES OF STATE/FEDERAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES. COORDINATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND SUBMIT TO EPA. THIS ACTION WILL SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE SPENDING, TIMELY IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT AND MAXIMIZATION OF RESOURCES TO INCREASE HEALTH AND SAFETY OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR IMPACTED PROPERTIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE PROJECT WILL HELP MEET AND MAINTAIN STATUTORY SAFE DRINKING WATER STANDARDS BY ADDRESSING POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPACTS THROUGH LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT. THIS INITIATIVE WILL FURTHER SAFEGUARD RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE WHILE IMPROVING EQUITY AND ACCESS TO VITAL RESOURCES IN ELIZABETH. THE CITY IS ALSO COMPLYING WITH THE STATE LAW ENACTED IN JULY 2021, WHICH REQUIRES ALL WATER SYSTEMS TO IDENTIFY AND REPLACE ALL LEAD SERVICE LINES WITHIN A 10-YEAR PERIOD. ALL RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AGENCIES, AND ENTITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH WHO UTILIZE THE WATER SYSTEM WILL BENEFIT FROM KNOWN LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF ELIZABETH | $3.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT 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:LOANS ARE INCLUDED AS SUBAWARDS UNDER THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM.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. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $8.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY OF TRENTON TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS THAT WILL REDUCE LEAD EXPOSURE IN DRINKING WATER BY REPLACING LEAD SERVICE LINES.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LEAD SERVICE LINE (LSL) REPLACEMENTS AND LEAD EDUCATION/OUTREACH IN DISADVANTAGED NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CITY OF TRENTON. SUBRECIPIENT:RUTGERS UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE WILL CONDUCT SURVEYING, EDUCATIONAL WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND HOSTING, WATER SAMPLING COLLECTION, WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS, POSTAGE, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, AND REPORTING UNDER SUBAWARD COSTS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PRE- AND POST- REPLACEMENT WATER SAMPLES FOR LEAD AND PUBLISHED DATA QUANTIFYING OUTREACH/EDUCATION EFFORTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 700 LSLS AND INCREASED PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT THE EXPOSURE RISKS OF LEAD AND PIPE REPLACEMENT PROCESS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF DISADVANTAGED NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CITY OF TRENTON. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF TRENTON | $5.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF HOBOKEN TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE FAILING WATER MAINS AND REMOVE LEAD SERVICE LINES AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. HOBOKEN IMPLEMENTED A WATER INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE PROGRAM TO UPGRADE THE EXISTING WATER MAINS AT PRIORITIZED SEGMENTS TO MEET CURRENT REGULATORY STANDARDS OVER AN EXTENDED TIMEFRAME. PHASE III OF THE PROGRAM, WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF COMMUNITY GRANT WORKPLAN, CONSISTS OF THREE DISCRETE LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF HOBOKEN: BLOOMFIELD STREET BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH STREET, BLOOMFIELD STREET BETWEEN 11TH AND 13TH STREET, AND GARDEN STREET BETWEEN 5TH AND 9TH STREET. EXISTING 6-INCH DIAMETER WATER MAINS HAVE BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE INCREASED TO 8-INCH DIAMETER, AND EXISTING SERVICE LINES AND VALVE BOXES FROM THE DISTRIBUTION MAIN TO THE CURB STOP HAVE BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPGRADED AND REPLACED. IF ANY LEAD OR GALVANIZED SERVICE IS ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE SERVICE LINE WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE WATER METERING PORTION OF THIS PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING METERS AS WELL AS INSTALLATION OF ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE CITY, WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR AUTOMATIC METER READING. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF WATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. THE PROGRAM INTENDS TO UPGRADE THE EXISTING WATER MAINS IN PRIORITIZED SEGMENTS TO MEET CURRENT REGULATORY STANDARDS AND IMPROVE WATER DISTRIBUTION TO RESIDENTS BY REDUCING WATER MAIN BREAKS AND REMOVING LEAD FROM DRINKING WATER IF ENCOUNTERED. IN ADDITION, A METERING PORTION OF THE PROGRAM INTENDS TO REPLACE EXISTING METERS ALLOWING FOR AUTOMATIC METER READING. THE PROJECT INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: - REPLACE ALL EXISTING 6-INCH DIAMETER WATER MAINS WITH NEW 8-INCH WATER MAINS. - REPLACE SERVICE LINES FROM DISTRIBUTION MAIN TO THE CURB STOP. - UPGRADE AND REPLACE VALVE BOXES FROM DISTRIBUTION MAIN TO THE CURB STOP. - REPLACE LEAD OR GALVANIZED SERVICE LINES FROM THE CURB STOP TO THE WATER METER IF FOUND DURING CONSTRUCTION. - OBTAIN RIGHT-OF-ENTRY'S (ROES) BEFORE SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT FROM THE CURB STOP TO THE WATER METER, IF REQUIRED. - REMOVAL AND PROPER LEGAL DISPOSAL OF LEAD SERVICE LINES, CONCRETE, ASPHALT, VEGETATION, EXCESS SOIL, AND OTHER SURPLUS WASTE AND MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS PROJECT WILL PROTECT THE HUMAN HEALTH AND INCREASE RESIDENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE BY IMPROVING WATER DISTRIBUTION TO RESIDENTS AND REDUCE WATER MAIN BREAKS THEREFORE GIVING RESIDENTS CONSISTENT ACCESS TO WATER, A HUMAN RIGHT. THIS PROJECT WILL ALSO IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY IN THE ENTIRE POPULATION BY ENSURING THERE ARE NO LEAD SERVICE LINES IF ENCOUNTERED AND THEREFORE DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE INDICATORS FOR POLLUTION AND SOURCES. THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER MAIN WILL ALSO AVOID EMERGENCY SHUTDOWNS AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO ENSURE A LOWER NUMBER OF WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS OCCUR PER YEAR MINIMIZING TEMPORARY IMPACTS TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE ALL HOBOKEN RESIDENTS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT OPERATE WITHIN THE CITY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF HOBOKEN | $3.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF FAIR LAWN TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO PERFORM WATER TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADES TO REDUCE PFAS 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF THE INSTALLATION OF PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEMS AT TWO LOCATIONS CONSISTING OF THREE WELLS USING FLUORO-SORBREG; AND UPGRADE THE AGING CHLORINATION SYSTEMS AT BOTH LOCATIONS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SITE SURVEY AND INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE SLABS, REPLACEMENT OF WELL PUMPS, INSTALLATION OF PFAS TREATMENT UNIT, INSTALLATION OF BACKWASH TANK SYSTEM, INSTALLATION OF THE PRE-DISINFECTION SYSTEM, UPGRADE OF THE POST-DISINFECTION SYSTEM, REPAIRS TO THE EXISTING WELL PUMP BUILDING, AND CONNECTION OF BACKWASH TANK TO THE SANITARY SEWER LINE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCTION OF PFAS LEVELS PRESENT IN THE DRINKING WATER AND UPDATE AGING CHLORINATION SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE DRINKING WATER QUALITY AND MEET REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF FAIR LAWN AND THE MUNICIPALITY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | BOROUGH OF FAIR LAWN | $3.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO INTEGRATE PERMANENT GAC ADSORPTION OR ANION EXCHANGE TREATMENT PROCESSES INTO THEIR EXISTING, INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT SYSTEMS AT WELL NOS. 16 AND 19 FOR REMOVAL OF NJ-REGULATED PFAS CONTAMINANTS, AS WELL AS THE RECENTLY PROPOSED EPA PFAS REGULATIONS, 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO ASSESS PFAS CONTAMINATION LEVELS AT EACH GROUNDWATER WELL SITE, COMPREHENSIVELY ASSESS PFAS CONTAMINATION LEVELS AT EACH WELL STATION, SELECT AND SPECIFY APPROPRIATE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES BASED ON SITE-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS AND CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATIONS, DESIGN SYSTEM COMPONENTS INCLUDING TREATMENT UNITS, PIPING, INSTRUMENTATION, AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, CALCULATE HYDRAULIC AND PROCESS DESIGN CALCULATIONS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT AND SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, DESIGN DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS, PIPING, AND APPURTENANCES, MOBILIZE AND PREPARE SITE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES, EXCAVATE AND CONSTRUCT TREATMENT SYSTEM FOUNDATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, CONSTRUCT NEW PERMANENT STRUCTURES TO HOUSE THE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING BUILDINGS, ENCLOSURES, OR OTHER FACILITIES AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, PIPING, VALVES, AND OTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS WITHIN THE NEW STRUCTURES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE ENGINEERING DESIGNS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND NEW PERMANENT STRUCTURES, PERMITTING DOCUMENTATION DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION PLANS DETAILING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO IMPROVED DRINKING WATER QUALITY TO REDUCE PFAS CONTAMINATION LEVELS, PROTECTION OF ECOSYSTEMS TO MINIMIZE THE RELEASE OF POLLUTANTS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT, SAFEGUARDING OF AQUATIC HABITATS AND BIODIVERSITY, ENHANCED PUBLIC HEALTH TO MITIGATE THE HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PFAS EXPOSURE, AND SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DEVELOP RESILIENT TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES THAT WITHSTAND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND CONTRIBUTE TO LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE | $3.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO WILLINGBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF A PFOS TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH AN ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY GENERATOR TO MEET NEW JERSEY'S MCL FOR PFOS CONTAMINATION AT THE EXISTING GROUNDWATER WELL #5A'S FACILITY 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE THE ADDITION OF A WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM TO REMOVE PFOS, REDEVELOPMENT OF WELL #5, REPLACEMENT OF WELL EQUIPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING TO HOUSE THE NEW TREATMENT SYSTEM.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE: - SHORT-TERM LOAN DOCUMENTS FROM NJDEP FOR PROOF OF COST SHARE - NJDEP APPROVALS AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD - NJDEP PROJECT CERTIFICATION THESE ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO IMPROVED DRINKING WATER IN COMPLIANCE WITH PFAS LIMITS, RESULTING IN CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WILLINGBORO. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | WILLINGBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY | $3.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF ALPHA TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 0.5 MG STEEL WELDED ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF THE INSTALLATION OF: A NEW TANK FOUNDATION, A NEW TANK STEEL STRUCTURE AND ACCESSORIES, PIPING AND VALVES, ELECTRIC AND CONTROLS, AND COATINGS AND FINISHES. THE EXISTING INDUSTRIAL DRIVE TANK WILL BE DEMOLISHED UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW TANK. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF: A NEW TANK FOUNDATION, A NEW TANK STEEL STRUCTURE, PIPING, VALVES, ELECTRICAL, CONTROLS, AND COATINGS AND FINISHES. THE EXISTING INDUSTRIAL DRIVE TANK WILL BE DEMOLISHED UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW TANK. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASING RELIABILITY OF THE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND PROVIDING ENHANCED WATER PRESSURE AND STORAGE DURING PEAK USAGE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY OF THE BOROUGH OF ALPHA. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | BOROUGH OF ALPHA | $3.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW DRINKING WATER TREATMENT FACILITY FOR THE REMOVAL OF PER AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE CREATING A NEW FACILITY THAT WILL TREAT WATER FROM TWO GROUNDWATER WELLS WITH GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON (GAC) FILTRATION UNITS ENCLOSED IN A PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE ENSURING DEMAND FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER IS MET WHILE PROVIDING SAFE YIELD AND ADEQUATE SYSTEM PRESSURE FOR USAGE AND FIRE PROTECTION. THIS PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO THE FACILITY PROVIDING SAFE DRINKING WATER TO THE RIDGEWOOD WATER SYSTEM WHICH SERVES A POPULATION OF OVER 61,000 RESIDING IN THE FOUR COMMUNITIES, RIDGEWOOD, WYCKOFF, MIDLAND PARK AND GLEN ROCK. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD | $2.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF RAHWAY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE 300 LEAD OR GALVANIZED WATER SERVICE LINES WITH COPPER AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 AND 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF REPLACING 300 LEAD OR GALVANIZED WATER SERVICE LINES WITH COPPER USING TRADITIONAL TRENCHING OR TRENCHLESS REPLACEMENT METHODS WHERE FEASIBLE. THE SERVICE LINE FROM THE WATERMAIN TO THE WATER METER AT THE FACILITY WILL BE REPLACED. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPLACING 300 LEAD OR GALVANIZED WATER SERVICE LINES WITH COPPER FROM THE WATERMAIN TO THE WATER METER AT THE PROPERTY. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A REDUCTION IN LEAD AND GALVANIZED SERVICE LINES TO IMPROVE DRINKING WATER QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND DECREASE HEALTH RELATED ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH LEAD SERVICE LINES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF RAHWAY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF RAHWAY | $2.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE BOROUGH OF LAKEHURST TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING TREATMENT PLANT, REPLACE THE WATER MAIN THAT CONNECTS THE BOROUGH OF LAKEHURST TREATMENT PLANT TO THE MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP INTERCONNECTION, AND COMPLETE ALL PIPING AND WATER SYSTEM APPURTENANCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERCONNECT VAULTS AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROVIDING SAFE POTABLE WATER FOR ITS RESIDENTS, ENOUGH WATER RESERVES TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AND IMPROVE WATER SYSTEM RESILIENCY AND ENHANCED CYBER SECURITY MEASURES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE PROVIDING THE BOROUGH WITH CLEAN WATER AND A MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE WATER SYSTEM. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF LAKEHURST AND MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP . | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | LAKEHURST, BOROUGH OF | $2.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWNSHIP OF MOORESTOWN TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE THE EXISTING DUAL WATER MAINS ON KINGS HIGHWAY (COUNTY ROUTE 611) BETWEEN LENOLA ROAD AND CAMDEN AVENUE, AND ON WEST MAIN STREET BETWEEN CAMDEN AVENUE AND CHURCH STREET 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:THE EXISTING WATER MAINS HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS AND ARE BEYOND THEIR SERVICE LIFE. THE POOR CONDITION OF THE EXISTING WATER MAINS HAS RESULTED IN FREQUENT BREAKS AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS THAT INTERRUPT SERVICE AND DETERIORATE ROADWAYS. FAILURE TO TAKE ACTION ON REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING WATER MAIN WILL RESULT IN ADDITIONAL INTERRUPTIONS TO RESIDENTS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE DELIVERY OF POTABLE WATER, REDUCING SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS THAT DISRUPT HOUSEHOLDS WHO RELY ON THE TOWNSHIP WATER SYSTEM AND CAUSE TRAVEL DELAYS WHERE TRAFFIC IS SLOWED OR DETOURED FOR EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIRS. THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO REPLACE THE EXISTING DUAL WATER MAINS ON KINGS HIGHWAY (COUNTY ROUTE 611) BETWEEN LENOLA ROAD AND CAMDEN AVENUE, AND ON WEST MAIN STREET BETWEEN CAMDEN AVENUE AND CHURCH STREET WITH A SINGLE 12' MAIN. APPROXIMATELY 109 WATER SERVICES WILL BE REPLACED. WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS, NEW FIRE HYDRANTS ARE BEING INSTALLED NEARBY EXISTING ONES. ONCE THE NEW HYDRANTS ARE IN SERVICE, THE OLD HYDRANTS WILL BE CAPPED AND REMOVED. WATER SERVICES ARE ALSO BEING REPLACED WITH NEW 1' COPPER 'K' SERVICE LINES. CONCRETE WORK INCLUDES CURBING, SIDEWALK, AND APRONS REMOVED AND/OR DAMAGED BY CONSTRUCTION, AS WELL AS NEW ADA COMPLIANT HANDICAP RAMPS AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS ALONG THE PROJECT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS/BENEFITS: THE PROJECT SUPPORTS DELIVERY OF RELIABLE AND SAFE DRINKING WATER THROUGH ADDRESSING AGING DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS IN NONCOMPLIANCE BY AVOIDING NONCOMPLIANCE AND MAINTAINING THE CURRENT HEALTH-BASED STANDARDS THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH FROM THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO REGULATED AND EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING AND SOURCE WATER. BASED ON THE AGE OF THE EXISTING MAINS, IT IS EXPECTED THAT SOME OF THE FIXTURE CONNECTIONS FOR WATER SERVICES MAY CONTAIN LEAD, THUS REPLACING THESE LINES IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF THE TOWNSHIPS WATER SYSTEM. OUTCOMES: - THE LIKELIHOOD OF MAIN BREAK WILL BE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED DUE TO NEW WATERMAIN BEING INSTALLED. - THIS WILL RESULT IN FEWER ROADWAY CLOSURES AND LESS IMPACTS TO WATER USAGE BY RESIDENTS. - WATER SAFETY WILL BE IMPROVED FIR TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF LEAD LINES WITH CEMENT LINED DUCTILE IRON PIPE. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | MOORESTOWN TOWNSHIP | $2.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE THE AGING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE ON CRESCENT AVE., INSTALL PERFLUOROOCTANE SULFONIC ACID (PFOS) TREATMENT AT THE WATER PLANT BUILDING ON YOUNG'S DRIVE, AND TO INSTALL A BACKUP WELL ON THE WATER DEPARTMENT PROPERTY OWNED BY THE BOROUGH, AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: - INSTALLATION OF A MANUFACTURED TREATMENT POD UNIT TO REMOVE PFOS - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PIPING UPGRADES - NEW BOOSTER PUMP - 2,350 LF OF 8' CEMENT LINED DUCTILE IRON PIPE - 3 FIRE HYDRANTS - TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES - ROADWAY PAVEMENT RESTORATION - MISC. FITTINGS AND CONNECTIONSSUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE: - COPY OF USDA COMMITMENT OF FUNDS FOR $633,000 TO FULFILL COST-SHARE REQUIREMENT - SET OF PLANS FOR THE WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT FOR CRESCENT AVE., WELL IMPROVEMENT AND PFOS TREATMENT - SET OF SPECIFICATIONS AND BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT - BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROJECT - SUMMARY OF BIDS - CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO PROCEED - SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND PUNCH LIST - PROJECT CLOSEOUT THESE ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO A REPLACEMENT OF AGED WATER MAINS AND IMPROVED DRINKING WATER IN COMPLIANCE WITH PFAS LIMITS, RESULTING IN CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR THE RESIDENTS OF ROCKY HILL. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | BOROUGH OF ROCKY HILL | $1.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE BOROUGH OF RED BANK TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REMOVE AND REPLACE 279 LEAD SERVICE LINES AND CONDUCT 265 TEST PITS AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 AND 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACTS OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: REMOVING AND REPLACING GALVANIZED AND LEAD SERVICE LINE AND TEST PITS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REMOVING AND REPLACING WATER LINES FOUND TO CONTAIN LEAD AND GALVANIZED STEEL. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF GALVANIZED AND LEAD SERVICE LINES AS WELL AS LEAD FREE DRINKING WATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF RED BANK. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | BOROUGH OF RED BANK | $1.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF KEARNY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO ADDRESS LEAD CONTAMINATION BY REMOVING AND REPLACING LEAD WATER SERVICE LINES WITH SAFER MATERIALS IN KEY AREAS OF THE TOWN INCLUDING BRIGHTON AVENUE, ROSE STREET, PARK AVENUE, AND PARK PLACE AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:KEARNY'S LEAD PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE LEAD WATER SERVICE LINES WITH SAFER MATERIALS IN KEY AREAS OF THE TOWN, INCLUDING BRIGHTON AVENUE, ROSE STREET, PARK AVENUE, AND PARK PLACE. THESE AREAS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE DRINKING WATER SAFETY AND MEET FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. THIS REPLACEMENT WILL ELIMINATE THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF LEAD CONTAMINATION, ENSURING THAT RESIDENTS RECEIVE CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER. ROADWAY REPAIRS AND ADA-COMPLIANT UPGRADES WILL CREATE SAFER, MORE ACCESSIBLE PATHWAYS FOR PEDESTRIANS AND REDUCE FLOODING RISKS WITH IMPROVED STORMWATER SYSTEMS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE PROJECT'S PRIMARY ENVIRONMENTAL RESULT IS THE ELIMINATION OF LEAD CONTAMINATION IN KEARNY'S DRINKING WATER, WHICH DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPLACEMENT OF LEAD PIPES WITH COPPER AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ALIGNS WITH EPA'S GOAL OF ENSURING RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, FOSTERING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL RESIDENTS. SECONDARY ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS INCLUDE ENHANCED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND ROAD SAFETY THROUGH ADA-COMPLIANT INFRASTRUCTURE. THESE RAMPS WILL FACILITATE EASE OF MOVEMENT FOR ALL PEDESTRIANS, ALIGNING WITH FEDERAL AND STATE ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. OUTCOMES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY, AND IMPROVED PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE, ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD WATER SERVICE LINES WITH SAFER MATERIALS IN KEY AREAS OF THE TOWN, INCLUDING BRIGHTON AVENUE, ROSE STREET, PARK AVENUE, AND PARK PLACE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ELIMINATION OF THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF LEAD CONTAMINATION TO ENSURE THAT RESIDENTS RECEIVE CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF KEARNY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF KEARNY TOWN HALL | $960K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS AWARDED TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (NJDEP) TO IMPLEMENT A DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. FUNDS CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD WATER QUALITY TESTING, AND ACTIVITIES FOR A STATE TO RESPOND TO A DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS OF WATER SYSTEMS' INFRASTRUCTURE, INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION MAINS TO PREVENT WATER LOSS, AND UPGRADING OR REHABILITATING TREATMENT/DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUMPING/STORAGE FACILITIES NEEDED TO ASSIST DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF NEW JERSEY.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES FOR MANOR WATER ASSOCIATIONS INCLUDE UPGRADING THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, EVALUATING THE NEED TO INSTALL TREATMENT (I.E., DISINFECTION), AND CONNECTING TO MUNICIPAL WATER FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADES. MANCHESTER VILLAGE'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INSTALLING CORROSION CONTROL TREATMENT AND ASSISTING TO INCREASE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY (TMF).SUBRECIPIENT:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE UPGRADING THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, EVALUATING THE NEED FOR TREATMENT INSTALLATION (I.E., DISINFECTION, CORROSION CONTROL), CONNECTING TO MUNICIPAL WATER FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADES, AND ASSISTING IN INCREASING TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY (TMF). OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADING AND, FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADES, CONNECTING TO A MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE WATER UTILITY EFFICIENCY AND MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE, IMPROVED WATER QUALITY THROUGH LESS HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE SDWA, AND EDUCATED DRINKING WATER SYSTEM OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND CONSUMERS ON WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF MANTUA TOWNSHIP AND MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $958K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE BOROUGH OF HOPATCONG TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO INSTALL GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON (GAC) TREATMENT UNITS AT THREE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY WELLS FOR THE REDUCTION OF PFAS 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED IS INSTALLING GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON (GAC) TREATMENT UNITS AT 3 MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY WELL LOCATIONS IN HOPATCONG BOROUGH. THE LOCATIONS ARE DURBAN WELL, HUDSON WELL, AND SQUIRE WELL. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES IS QUANTITATIVE REDUCTION IN THE LEVELS OF PFAS IN THE DRINKING WATER FROM THE WELLS FROM THEIR CURRENT LEVELS TO NON-DETECTABLE LIMITS, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO THE BOROUGH TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS FOR PFAS LEVELS IN DRINKING WATER FOR THE COMMUNITY WHO RESIDES IN THE BOROUGH OF HOPATCONG. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | BOROUGH OF HOPATCONG | $800K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS AWARDED TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (NJDEP) TO IMPLEMENT A DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. FUNDS CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD WATER QUALITY TESTING, AND ACTIVITIES FOR A STATE TO RESPOND TO A DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS OF WATER SYSTEMS' INFRASTRUCTURE, INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION MAINS TO PREVENT WATER LOSS, AND UPGRADING OR REHABILITATING TREATMENT/DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUMPING/STORAGE FACILITIES NEEDED TO ASSIST DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF NEW JERSEY..ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES FOR GLEN GARDNER WATER DEPARTMENT INCLUDE REPLACEMENT/REHABILITATION OF THE EXISTING ABOVE-GROUND STORAGE TANK, TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION UPGRADES, AND ASSISTANCE TO INCREASE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY (TMF). ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE PERFORMING SYSTEM EVALUATION FOR LEAD TREATMENT, INSTALLATION OF CHLORINATION SYSTEM, AND ASSISTANCE TO INCREASE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY (TMF).SUBRECIPIENT:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE UPGRADING THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, EVALUATING THE NEED FOR TREATMENT INSTALLATION (I.E., DISINFECTION, CORROSION CONTROL), REPLACEMENT/REHABILITATION OF THE EXISTING ABOVE-GROUND STORAGE TANK, AND ASSISTING IN INCREASING TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY (TMF).OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADING AND FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UPGRADES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE WATER UTILITY EFFICIENCY AND MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE, IMPROVED WATER QUALITY THROUGH LESS HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE SDWA, AND EDUCATED DRINKING WATER SYSTEM OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND CONSUMERS ON WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF GLEN GARDNER BOROUGH AND WINSLOW TOWNSHIP. SUBAWARD ACTIVITIES: | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $729K | — |
| THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS AWARDED TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. FUNDS ARE TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD WATER QUALITY TESTING, AND ACTIVITIES FOR A STATE TO RESPOND TO A DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $723K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO BOROUGH OF STANHOPE TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE EXISTING WATER MAINS 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING 4- INCH WATER MAINS WITH NEW 8-INCH WATER MAINS IN A LOOPED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, THE REPLACEMENT OF ALL GALVANIZED WATER SERVICES LEADING FROM THE NEW 8-INCH WATER MAIN TO THE EXISTING WATER METER WITHIN EACH HOME AS THE GALVANIZED METALS ARE ASSUMED TO CONTAIN LEAD FITTINGS, THE RECLAMATION OF THE PAVEMENT ALONG SUNSET AVENUE COVERING THE EXTENT OF THE WATER IMPROVEMENTS ON THAT STREET, THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE HYDRANTS THROUGHOUT STANHOPE NEIGHBORHOOD TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT COVERAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA AND INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE REGULATIONS AS APPLICABLE, AND THE SETUP OF A TEMPORARY WATER SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN SERVICE TO HOMES WITHIN THE STANHOPE NEIGHBORHOOD DURING THE PROJECT PERIOD. THIS WORK WILL BE DONE ALONG SUNSET AVENUE, RIDGE ROAD, OVERHILL ROAD, WEST DRIVE AND MOUNTAINVIEW ROAD IN THE BOROUGH OF STANHOPE, NJ. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND DETAILS, STANDARD BOROUGH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS, SUPPLEMENTED WITH REQUIRED USEPA CONDITIONS AND THE ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO AN IMPROVED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR THE RESIDENTS OF STANHOPE, NJ. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | BOROUGH OF STANHOPE | $677K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CITY OF CAPE MAY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO DESIGN A DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE: THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN WILL INCLUDE THE PREPARATION OF 70% COMPLETE ENGINEERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. THE DESIGN PLANS WILL BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AT 30% AND 50% COMPLETION. THE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATERIAL SELECTION WILL BE PART OF THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PHASE, AND RELATED SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE COMPLIANT WITH THE BUILD AMERICA/BUY AMERICA AND AMERICAN IRON STEEL ACTS. A GEOTECHNICAL SURVEY WILL BE CONDUCTED DURING THIS PHASE THROUGH SOIL BORINGS INSTALLED AT STRATEGIC LOCATIONS FOR THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF THE FACILITY. THIS PHASE ALSO INCLUDES SUBMISSION OF PERMITS TO VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COASTAL AREA FACILITY REVIEW ACT (CAFRA), WETLANDS AND CAPE ATLANTIC SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE LISTED BELOW, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO OBJECTIVE 2.1: PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE FEDERAL, TRIBAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS AND OBJECTIVE 5.1: ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER FOR RESIDENTS OF CITY OF CAPE MAY. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE: MILESTONE SCHEDULE AND DELIVERABLES - ACTIVITY: 1. PROJECT START DATE DUE DATE: JANUARY 2, 2023 DELIVERABLE: FROM SF424 SECTION 17A - ACTIVITY: 2. TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY DUE DATE: JANUARY 31, 2023 DELIVERABLE: SURVEY RESULTS (COMPLETED) - ACTIVITY: 3. EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER AND MATERIALS SELECTION DUE DATE: JUNE 30, 2023 DELIVERABLE: COMPLETED - ACTIVITY: 4. PRELIMINARY DESIGN DUE DATE: JULY 31, 2023 DELIVERABLE: COMPLETED - ACTIVITY: 5. TEST BORINGS DUE DATE: AUGUST 31, 2023 DELIVERABLE: COMPLETE TEST BORINGS - ACTIVITY: 6. PRELIMINARY DESIGN (CONTINUED) DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 DELIVERABLE: COMPLETE 50% DESIGN - ACTIVITY: 7. PRELIMINARY DESIGN (CONTINUED) DUE DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2023 DELIVERABLE: COMPLETE AND SUBMIT 70% DESIGN TO NJDEP FOR APPROVAL - ACTIVITY: 8. PERMIT AND SERP SUBMITTALS DUE DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2023 DELIVERABLE: OBTAIN PERMITS AND SERP APPROVALS - ACTIVITY: 9. PROJECT END DATE DUE DATE: DECEMBER 29, 2024 DELIVERABLE: FROM SF424 SECTION 17B | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF CAPE MAY | $600K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE BOROUGH OF NETCONG TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE ALL GALVANIZED STEEL AND LEAD SERVICE LINES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH TO ONE-INCH COPPER PIPE 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE REPLACING ALL GALVANIZED STEEL AND LEAD SERVICE LINES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH TO ONE-INCH COPPER PIPE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE REPLACING ALL GALVANIZED STEEL AND LEAD SERVICE LINES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH TO ONE-INCH COPPER PIPE, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF NETCONG. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | BOROUGH OF NETCONG | $600K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO ASSIST AN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY TO MEET AND COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS OF WATER SYSTEMS' INFRASTRUCTURE, INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION MAINS, AND UPGRADING OR REHABILITATING TREATMENT/DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FACILITIES NEEDED TO ASSIST DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF WATER SYSTEMS, UPGRADING OR REHABILITATING TREATMENT AND/OR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND ASSISTANCE TO INCREASE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL (TMF) CAPACITY. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TREATMENT SYSTEMS UPGRADING, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS THE RADIOLOGICAL EXCEEDANCES, STORAGE TANK CAPACITY UPGRADES, AND ASSISTANCE TO INCREASE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL (TMF) CAPACITY. SUBRECIPIENT:THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES TREATMENT SYSTEMS UPGRADING, CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS THE RADIOLOGICAL EXCEEDANCES, STORAGE TANK CAPACITY UPGRADES, AND ASSISTANCE TO INCREASE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL (TMF) CAPACITY.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND STORAGE CAPACITY UPGRADES TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE WATER UTILITY EFFICIENCY AND MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE, IMPROVED WATER QUALITY THROUGH LESS HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE SDWA, AND EDUCATED DRINKING WATER SYSTEM OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND CONSUMERS ON WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THE INTENDED PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE PITTSGROVE TWP, SALEM COUNTY, AND NEWTON, SUSSEX COUNTY. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $520K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS AWARDED TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (NJDEP) TO IMPLEMENT A DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. FUNDS CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD WATER QUALITY TESTING, AND ACTIVITIES FOR A STATE TO RESPOND TO A DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS OF WATER SYSTEMS' INFRASTRUCTURE, INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION MAINS TO PREVENT WATER LOSS, AND UPGRADING OR REHABILITATING TREATMENT/DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUMPING/STORAGE FACILITIES NEEDED TO ASSIST DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF NEW JERSEY.ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INSTALLING TREATMENT DESIGNED FOR PFOS REMOVAL AND UPGRADING THE PUMP HOUSE/TREATMENT BUILDING FOR A SMALL DRINKING WATER SYSTEM, NORTH SHORE WATER ASSOCIATION (NSWA).SUBRECIPIENT:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INSTALLING THE PFOS TREATMENT SYSTEM TO COMPLY WITH THE NORTH SHORE WATER ASSOCIATION (NSWA) AND IMPROVES THE SYSTEM'S TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE, IMPROVEMENTS IN WATER QUALITY THROUGH LESS HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE SDWA, EDUCATED DRINKING WATER SYSTEM OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND CONSUMERS ON WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY AND IMPROVEMENTS TO SYSTEM'S INFRASTRUCTURE. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $495K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE BOROUGH OF EAST NEWARK TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO IMPROVE DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO REPLACE THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL SERVICE LINES SUSPECTED TO BE MADE OF LEAD OR GALVANIZED PIPES. EXISTING SERVICES WILL EITHER BE REPLACED UP TO THE LIMITS OF MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP AT THE CORPORATION VALVE NEAR THE CURB LINE, FROM THE CORPORATION STOP TO THE WATER METER ON THE PROPERTY, OR FULL REPLACEMENT FROM THE WATER MAIN TO THE WATER METER ON THE PROPERTY. IF HOMES ARE FOUND TO HAVE LEAD OR GALVANIZED WATER SERVICES, THE HOMEOWNER'S WATER SERVICE SHALL BE REPLACED FROM THE MAIN TO THE METER INSIDE THE RESIDENCE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE REPLACEMENT OF LEAD OR GALVANIZED SERVICE LINES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO REDUCTION IN LEAD EXPOSURE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF EAST NEWARK. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | BOROUGH OF EAST NEWARK | $338K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO IDENTIFY AND REPLACE LEAD PIPES THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIFE AND RISK CONTAMINATING RESIDENTS' DRINKING WATER WITH HARMFUL TOXINS AND POTENTIAL LEAD EXPOSURE 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO EXAMINE AND IDENTIFY THE MATERIAL MAKEUP OF THE SERVICE PIPE, AND REPLACE THE SERVICE PIPE BENEATH AN ESTIMATED 60 BUILDINGS LOCATED ALONG FERNCLIFF ROAD. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES IS TO IDENTIFY AND REPLACE LEAD PIPES THAT HAVE EXCEEDED THEIR USEFUL LIFE AND RISK CONTAMINATING RESIDENTS' DRINKING WATER WITH HARMFUL TOXINS AND POTENTIAL LEAD EXPOSURE, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO REPLACE IDENTIFIED LEAD SERVICE LINES ALONG THE ENTIRETY OF FERNCLIFF ROAD IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD WITH CONTEMPORARY, NON-LEAD-BASED SERVICE LINES. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD | $255K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO TOWNSHIP OF DOVER TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE AN ESTIMATED 30 GALVANIZED STEEL AND LEAD SERVICE LINES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN OF DOVER AND CONVERT IT TO ONE-INCH PIPE 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: REMOVING AND REPLACING GALVANIZED AND LEAD SERVICE LINES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REMOVING AND REPLACING WATER LINES FOUND TO CONTAIN LEAD AND GALVANIZED STEEL. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF GALVANIZED AND LEAD SERVICE LINES AS WELL AS LEAD FREE DRINKING WATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF DOVER. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF DOVER | $250K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP AND OPTIMIZE MICROWAVE IRRADIATION ENABLED THERMAL DESTRUCTION OF PFAS SORBED ON ACTIVATED CARBON, AND VALIDATE THE LONG-TERM STRATEGY OF PFAS REMOVAL IN DRINKING WATER. THIS PROJECT OFFERS AN ALTERNATIVE, SUSTAINABLE AND CYCLICAL SOLUTION FOR GRANULE ACTIVATED CARBON (GAC) FILTERS THAT LACK ON-SITE ADSORBENT REGENERATION.ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECT WILL SELECT 2-3 GAC CANDIDATES FROM COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS IN TERMS OF PFAS ADSORPTION AND GAC RESISTANCE TO MICROWAVE (MW) IRRADIATION. MW REGENERATIONS TESTS WILL THEN BE PERFORMED IN A FULL FACTORIAL SCHEME TO DETERMINE THE OPTIMAL GAC. AFTER THE OPTIMAL GAC IS DETERMINED, CYCLIC ADSORPTION REGENERATION TESTS WILL BE CARRIED OUT AT POU TREATMENT RELATED CONDITIONS WHICH WILL PROVIDE DATA FOR A LIFECYCLE ASSESSMENT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THEY WILL BE SUBMITTING ANNUAL AND FINAL REPORT ON THEIR EFFORT TO DEVELOP AN END PRODUCT POINT OF USE FILTER TO REMOVE PFAS FROM DRINKING WATER. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE PFAS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGERS, WATER DISINFECTION FACILITIES, THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY | $25K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO BUILD A SCALABLE TWO-DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTING TRANSITION METAL DIHALCOGENIDES (TMDS) BASED FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET) FOR RAPID IN-SITU LEAD DETECTION IN DRINKING WATER. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THESE SENSORS WILL BRIDGE KNOWLEDGE GAPS IN THE FIELD OF NOVEL LEAD DETECTION SENSORS AND WILL BE ABLE TO RAPIDLY DETECT LEAD TO LIMIT CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES. ACTIVITIES:THE SENSORS WILL BE PRODUCED USING BORON NITRIDE TO FACILITATE LEAD DETECTION AND WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE CRITERIA OF SENSING PERFORMANCE, DEVICE STABILITY, AND REUSABILITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:OUTPUTS INCLUDE AN EFFECTIVE FET SENSOR THAT WILL WORK TO REDUCE THE EXPOSURE AND PREVENT POLLUTANT CONTAMINATION IN POTABLE WATER SUPPLIES. OUTCOMES INCLUDE NEW INSIGHTS INTO NANOTECHNOLOGY-ENABLED SMART SENSORS TO SUPPORT RAPID AND IN-SITU LEAD DETECTION IN DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS FOR SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS WORK INCLUDE COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY LEAD CONTAMINATION, MUNICIPAL WATER MANAGERS, AND STATE AND LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $25K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT IS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH TO INCREASE THE SENSITIVITY OF A PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED SENSOR THAT SHOWS PROMISE FOR PROVIDING CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF LEAD LEVELS IN PREMISE PLUMBING. THE PROJECT WILL BE DEVELOPED WITH THE GOAL OF REPORTING SUMMARY DATA TO NEWARK SEWER AND WATER AND CDM SMITH TO INFORM THEIR DECISION-MAKING. ACTIVITIES:THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TEAM WILL MENTOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE SENSOR MODULE HOUSING. THE STEPS OF THE PROJECT INCLUDE (1) FABRICATE AN IMPROVED LEAD SENSOR BY VARYING THE GAP BETWEEN ELECTRODES AND APPLIED VOLTAGE, (2) INVESTIGATE VARIOUS SENSOR CONFIGURATIONS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY OF READING, (3) DESIGN AN OPEN-SOURCE MODULE FOR THE SENSOR THAT CAN TRANSMIT DATA WIRELESSLY. (4) DEVELOP AN INTERFACE FOR COLLECTING AND REPORTING COLLECTED DATA.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE DELIVERABLE OF THE PROJECT WILL BE AN IMPROVED LEAD SENSOR AND OPEN-SOURCE WIRELESS MODULE FOR THE SENSOR. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT INCLUDE, WATER SAFETY FOR THE PEOPLE WITH THE GREATEST RISK OF HARMFUL LEAD EXPOSURE ; MORE CAREFULLY MANAGED CORROSION CONTROL DOSES, SUCH AS THE NUTRIENT ORTHOPHOSPHATE; AND ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES' PLANNING OF THEIR RESPONSES TO ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS STRATEGICALLY, SPENDING FEWER RESOURCES ON TESTING AND ALLOCATING MORE RESOURCES WHERE THEY ARE MOST NEEDED. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE, COMMUNITIES IN NEW JERSEY, VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES, WATER UTILITIES, AND PEOPLE IN AREAS AFFECTED BY LEAD CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER. | New Jersey (EPA federal awards) | NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $25K | — |