Ohio drinking water contracts
68 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
Contracts
68
municipalities
1
Distinct vendors
16
municipalities with the most drinking water contracts
Top vendors in Ohio drinking water
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | 25 | $914.8M |
| PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | 5 | $2.7M |
| APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | 4 | $788K |
| OHIO RIVER VALLEY WATER SANITATION COMMISSION | 2 | $5.5M |
| OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 2 | $3.6M |
| DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | 2 | $3.8M |
Recent drinking water contracts in Ohio
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW TASK ORDER UNDER CONTRACT # 68HERC20D0029 TITLED "REMOVAL OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) FROM DRINKING WATER." | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | $631K | — |
| NEW TASK ORDER EXISTING IDIQ CONTRACT # 68HERC20D0029 TITLED "REMOVAL OF PER AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) FROM DRINKING WATER" | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | $416K | — |
| CONTRACT 68HERC19D0009, TASK ORDER 68HERC23F0257: EFFECT OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS ON UPTAKE AND RELEASE OF WILDFIRE-ASSOCIATED ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $238K | — |
| PERSISTENCE OF CONTAMINATION ON DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND EVALUATION OF DECONTAMINATION METHODS. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $318K | — |
| WITNESS OF 90 MECHANICAL INTEGRITY TESTS (MITS) TO SUPPORT THE UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS AQ LLC | $79K | — |
| B533 - CHILD CARE CENTER BASELINE DRINKING WATER SAMPLING TASK ORDER | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | DAWSON MCG, INC. | $14K | — |
| EFFECT OF DRINKING WATER CHARACTERISTICS ON SORPTION OF WILDFIRE-ASSOCIATED ORGANIC CONTAMINANTS INTO PLASTIC PIPES | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $75K | — |
| NEW T&M TO RMEERS II 68HERC20D0029 REMOVAL OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) FROM DRINKING WATER | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | $221K | — |
| TASK ORDER UNDER EXISTING IDIQ CONTRACT 68HERC20D0029 TITLED "IN HOUSE TESTING AND EVALUATION OF LEAD IN PLUMBING AND DRINKING WATER" | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | $1.3M | — |
| CONTRACT 68HERC19D0009, TASK ORDER 68HERC20F0030: EFFECTIVENESS OF POINT OF ENTRY SYSTEMS TO REMOVE SELECT PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES FROM DRINKING WATER | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | APTIM FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $157K | — |
| TASK ORDER UNDER EXISTING IDIQ CONTRACT 68HERC20D0029 ENTITLED, "ASSESSING COMMUNITY DRINKING WATER QUALITY AND HOUSEHOLD CISTERN STORAGE IN SMALL SYSTEMS IN PUERTO RICO " | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | PEGASUS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | $145K | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS PR IS TO AWARD A NEW ORDER FOR DRINKING WATER SYSTEM OPERATION INFORMATION UNDER CONTRACT 68HERC22D0026 THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE: A. INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE (IGE) B. SOW OR PWS (SERVICES) OR SPECIFICATIONS (PRODUC | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | TETRA TECH, INC. | $68K | — |
| 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:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OHIO WILL FUND $177,045,000 IN LOANS. 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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $190.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO OHIO EPA. SAFE DRINKGING 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 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. THIS IUP CONTAINS 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. SUBRECIPIENT:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFE 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. THE LOCAL ASSISTANCE (DG) SET-ASIDE OF $13,000,000 WILL BE USED TO FUND THIRD PARTY CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES IN OHIO COMMUNITIES.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE OHIO'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. THE FUND CAN BE USED TO DEVELOP OR UPDATE LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL WATER SYSTEMS UNDERTAKING LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $166.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: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 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:PRINCIPAL FORGIVENESS LOANS WILL BE ISSUED TO COMMUNITIES.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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $71.3M | — |
| 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:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OF THIS GRANT AMOUNT, OHIO WILL FUND $48,224,425 IN LOANS IN THEIR INTENDED USE PLAN. THE SMALL SYSTEMS (DE) SET-ASIDE OF $1,000,575 WILL BE USED TO FUND A THIRD PARTY TO PERFORM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (DF) SET-ASIDE OF $1,500,000 WILL FUND DRINKING WATER FTE AT THE STATE. THE LOCAL ASSISTANCE (DG) SET-ASIDES OF $1,500,000 WILL FUND DRINKING WATER FTE AT THE STATE AND $1,000,000 WILL BE USED TO FUND A THIRD PARTY TO DEVELOP AN ASSET MANAGEMENT ANNUAL METRICS DASHBOARD. THE LOCAL ASSISTANCE (DG) SET-ASIDE OF $3,000,000 WILL BE USED TO FUND INDIVIDUAL GRANT PROGRAMS INCLUDING EMERGENCY GENERATOR GRANTS, SOURCE WATER PROTECTION AND ASSESSMENT GRANTS, AND CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM GRANTS.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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $56.2M | — |
| 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:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OF THIS GRANT AMOUNT, OHIO WILL FUND $45,955,000 IN LOANS IN THEIR INTENDED USE PLAN. ADDITIONALLY, UNDER THE LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER STATE PROGRAM SET ASIDE, OHIO EPA WILL ADMINISTER INDIVIDUAL GRANT PROGRAMS INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR GRANT PROGRAM, A SOURCE WATER PROTECTION AND ASSESSMENT GRANT PROGRAM, AND THE WATER AUDIT AND WATER LOSS CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM TOTALING $3,000,000.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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $51.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO OHIO EPA. 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 STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) WILL BE USED FOR 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.SUBRECIPIENT:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFE 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. THE SMALL SYSTEMS (DE) SET-ASIDE OF $950,000 WILL BE USED TO FUND A THIRD PARTY TO PERFORM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (DF) SET-ASIDE OF $1,000,000 WILL FUND DRINKING WATER FTE AT THE STATE. THE LOCAL ASSISTANCE (DG) SET-ASIDE OF $2,250,000 WILL BE USED TO FUND INDIVIDUAL GRANT PROGRAMS INCLUDING, EMERGENCY GENERATOR GRANTS, SOURCE WATER PROTECTION GRANTS, AND ASSET MANAGEMENT GRANTS. 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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $47.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE OHIO EPA TO IMPLEMENT RESOURCES AND PRIORITIES TO HELP ADDRESS PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS), MICROCYSTIN 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. OHIO EPA WILL IMPLEMENT PROJECTS SUCH AS PLANNING AND DESIGN TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS, TREATMENT OF EMERGING CONTAMINANTS AND SOURCE WATER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EMERGING CONTAMINANTS 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 CONTAMINATES; 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 TO PWS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS WILL BE USED FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TREATMENT, SOURCE WATER PROTECTION, WELLFIELD DEVELOPMENT, PWS CONNECTIONS (E.G., NEW SOURCE, REGIONALIZATION, CONSOLIDATION, ETC.), WATER STORAGE AND HOUSEHOLD CONNECTIONS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES (I.E., CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE LINE).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 A DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT THE IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE OHIO EPA INTENDS TO PREPARE AN INTERAGENCY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OR PROJECT SCOPE WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR INTERAGENCY SERVICES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SERVING SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES WITH REAL OR POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS DUE TO EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SERVING SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THAT ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH-BASED DRINKING WATER STANDARDS AND THE POPULATION SERVED; REDUCTION IN THE POPULATION THAT IS SERVED BY A WATER SYSTEM OR PRIVATE WELLS, THREATENED BY EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF PWS IN THE STATE OF OHIO. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $46.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: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, 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:LOANS WILL BE MADE TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $45.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE STATE OF OHIO TO IMPLEMENT RESOURCES AND PRIORITIES TO HELP ADDRESS PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AND EMERGING CONTAMINANT CHALLENGES AND TARGET RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES MOST IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO COMMUNITY IS LEFT BEHIND WITH UNSAFE, INADEQUATE WATER. OHIO WILL FUND PROJECTS SUCH AS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS WILL BE USED FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TREATMENT, SOURCE WATER PROTECTION, WELLFIELD DEVELOPMENT, PWS CONNECTIONS (E.G., NEW SOURCE, REGIONALIZATION, CONSOLIDATION, ETC.), WATER STORAGE AND HOUSEHOLD CONNECTIONS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES 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 CONTAMINATES; 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 TO PWS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS WILL BE USED FOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO TREATMENT, SOURCE WATER PROTECTION, WELLFIELD DEVELOPMENT, PWS CONNECTIONS (E.G., NEW SOURCE, REGIONALIZATION, CONSOLIDATION, ETC.), WATER STORAGE AND HOUSEHOLD CONNECTIONS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES (I.E., CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE LINE)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 A DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT THE IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE AN MOU WITH OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT PRIVATE WELL SAMPLING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN SMALL, DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SERVING SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES WITH REAL OR POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS DUE TO EMERGING CONTAMINANTS, REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SERVING SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THAT ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH-BASED DRINKING WATER STANDARDS, AND REDUCTION IN THE POPULATION THAT IS SERVED BY A WATER SYSTEM OR PRIVATE WELLS THAT ARE THREATENED BY EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF OHIO. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $44.6M | — |
| 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). THE PRIMARY PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CAPITALIZE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (OEPA) DWSRF PROGRAM FOR FUNDING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT DW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS APPROPRIATION. IN ADDITION, OEPA HAS PROVIDED A REQUEST AND ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO TRANSFER THE FULL CW EC GRANT TO DW EC. THE CW EC FUNDS OF ($10,971,000) ARE AWARDED AS EPA IN-KIND IN 4X 02E03331-0 AND WILL BE AWARDED TO OEPA IN THIS, THE DW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANT. OEPA WILL PROVIDE THE FUNDS IN OHIO ENTIRELY AS ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN OHIO AND TO VITALIZE THE ECONOMY THROUGH THE CREATION OF JOBS. THIS PROCESS SATISFIES THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT THE CWSRF AWARD BE MADE PRIOR TO THE FUNDS TRANSFER 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:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2CFR 1500. ALL SRF ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED AS LOANS.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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $28.8M | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) 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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $28.0M | — |
| 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:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFE 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OF THIS GRANT AMOUNT, OHIO WILL FUND $19,743,400 IN LOANS IN THEIR INTENDED USE PLAN. THE STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (DF) SET-ASIDE OF $2,462,800 WILL FUND DRINKING WATER FTE AT THE STATE. THE LOCAL ASSISTANCE (DG) SET-ASIDE OF $2,462,800 WILL BE USED TO FUND DRINKING WATER FTE AT THE STATE TO SUPPORT CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT, SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLANNING, COORDINATION, OUTREACH/EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT.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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $24.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CAPITALIZE OHIO'S DWSRF PROGRAM FOR FUNDING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT DW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS APPROPRIATION. IN ADDITION, THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY HAS PROVIDED A REQUEST AND ALL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO TRANSFER A PORTION OF CW EC GRANT TO DW EC. THE CW EC FUNDS OF $4,614,000 ARE AWARDED AS EPA IN-KIND IN (4X-00E03331) AND WILL BE AWARDED TO OHIO IN THIS, THE DW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANT. THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WILL PROVIDE THE FUNDS IN OHIO ENTIRELY AS ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN OHIO AND TO VITALIZE THE ECONOMY THROUGH THE CREATION OF JOBS. THIS PROCESS SATISFIES THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT THE CWSRF AWARD BE MADE PRIOR TO THE FUNDS TRANSFER.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:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBAWARDS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (OEPA) WILL FUND $19,001,000 TOWARD LOANS IN THEIR INTENDED USE PLAN (SITE PROJECT CODE DA). OEPA HAS NOT ELECTED TO TAKE SET-ASIDES FROM THEIR DW EC CAPITALIZATION GRANT.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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $23.6M | — |
| 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:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OF THIS GRANT AMOUNT, OHIO WILL FUND $17,383,000 IN LOANS.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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $17.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO OHIO EPA UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING ACT: SECTION 1452 AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTEMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PL117-58. 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:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFE 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS.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 BE USED FOR ELIGIBLE SET-ASIDE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PFAS AND OTHER EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $17.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS A CAPITALIZATION GRANT FOR THE RECIPIENT'S CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (CWSRF) PROGRAM WITH A PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. 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. THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA). THE PRIMARY PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CAPITALIZE (ENTER STATE) CWSRF PROGRAM FOR FUNDING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT CW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS APPROPRIATION. SECTION 302 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1996, 42 U.S.C. 300J-12, AND SUBSEQUENT PUB. L.109-54, TITLE II, AUG 2, 2005, 119 STAT. 530 ALLOWS FOR THE TRANSFER OF THESE FUNDS TO THE DWSRF AT OHIO'S REQUEST. OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (OEPA) HAS PROVIDED SUCH A REQUEST AND HAS PROVIDED THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. THE CW FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED AS EPA IN-KIND AND AFTER GRANT ACCEPTANCE THE FUNDS WILL BE REPROGRAMMED AND AWARDED TO OHIO IN THE DW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANT ($10,971,000). OEPA WILL LOAN THE FUNDS OUT IN OHIO ENTIRELY AS ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN OHIO AND TO VITALIZE THE ECONOMY THROUGH THE CREATION OF JOBS. THIS PROCESS SATISFIES THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT THE CWSRF AWARD BE MADE PRIOR TO THE FUNDS TRANSFER. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 603(C) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. A PARTIAL ALLOTMENT WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DWSRF EMERGING CONTAMINANT GRANT WITH OEPA. THE ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COST ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AND THE PRIMARY PURPOSE MUST BE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS.SUBRECIPIENT:CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2CFR 1500. ALL SRF ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED AS LOANS.OUTCOMES: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 WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $12.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO OHIO EPA. 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 DWSRF WILL BE USED FOR 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.SUBRECIPIENT:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFE 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. THE STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (DF) SET-ASIDE OF $1,115,000 WILL FUND DRINKING WATER FTE AT THE STATE. THE LOCAL ASSISTANCE (DG) SET-ASIDE OF $1,115,000 WILL BE USED TO FUND DRINKING WATER FTE AT THE STATE TO SUPPORT CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT, SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT, SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLANNING, COORDINATION, OUTREACH/EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND GENERAL SUPPORT 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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $11.2M | — |
| 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:DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFE 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MONITORING REQUIREMENTS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OF THIS GRANT AMOUNT, OHIO WILL FUND $7,818,250 IN LOANS IN THEIR INTENDED USE PLAN.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. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $10.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS A CAPITALIZATION GRANT FOR THE RECIPIENT'S CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM WITH A PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. 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. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CAPITALIZE OHIO'S CWSRF PROGRAM FOR FUNDING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT CW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS APPROPRIATION. SECTION 302 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1996, 42 U.S.C. 300J-12, AND SUBSEQUENT PUB. L.109-54, TITLE II, AUG 2, 2005, 119 STAT. 530 ALLOWS FOR THE TRANSFER OF THESE FUNDS TO THE DWSRF AT OHIO'S REQUEST. OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (OEPA) HAS PROVIDED SUCH A REQUEST AND HAS PROVIDED THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. THE CW FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED AS EPA IN-KIND AND AFTER GRANT ACCEPTANCE THE FUNDS WILL BE REPROGRAMMED AND AWARDED TO OHIO IN THE DW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANT ($7,983,270). OEPA WILL LOAN THE FUNDS OUT IN OHIO ENTIRELY AS ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN OHIO AND TO VITALIZE THE ECONOMY THROUGH THE CREATION OF JOBS. THIS PROCESS SATISFIES THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT THE CWSRF AWARD BE MADE PRIOR TO THE FUNDS TRANSFER.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENTS OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 603(C) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. $7,983,270 WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DWSRF EMERGING CONTAMINANT GRANT WITH OEPA. THE ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COST ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AND THE PRIMARY PURPOSE MUST BE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: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 WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $8.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CITY OF PORTSMOUTH TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING WATER TREATMENT PLANT 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 PURCHASING NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH'S WATER TREATMENT PLANT. EQUIPMENT PURCHASES INCLUDE: A VARIETY OF PUMPS, RIVER WATER INTAKE AND AIR BACKWASH SYSTEM, TRI-LOBE POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT BLOWERS, POLYMER BLENDING AND FEED EQUIPMENT, POLYETHYLENE TANKS, RAPID MIXER, HIGH-RATE CLARIFICATION, GRAVITY FILTERS, MIEX TUBE SETTLER REPLACEMENT, AND A GRAVITY THICKENER.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE NEW EQUIPMENT FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER FOR THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF PORTSMOUTH | $7.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO ORSANCO TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM 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:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT, MACROINVERTEBRATE POPULATION DATA COLLECTION, BIOLOGICAL MONITORING, AND COORDINATE INTERSTATE POLLUTION ABATEMENT EFFORTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES INCLUDE: - VALID WATER QUALITY INFORMATION TO DETERMINE SUCCESS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS AND NEED FOR ADDITIONAL POLLUTION ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES - DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES TO CHARACTERIZE THE CONDITION OF THE OHIO RIVER - CONSISTENT ASSESSMENT OF OHIO RIVER WATER QUALITY CONDITIONS WHICH ALLOWS BORDERING STATES TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO SOLVE IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS - IMPROVED PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO PREVENT POLLUTANTS FROM ENTERING THE OHIO RIVER AND PROTECT DRINKING WATER UTILITIES - ESTABLISH A MINIMUM LEVEL OF TREATMENT FOR SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE - COORDINATED EFFORTS BY THE COMMISSION, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE OHIO RIVER. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | OHIO RIVER VALLEY WATER SANITATION COMMISSION | $4.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT TO SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE CENTER (EFC) AT GREAT LAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP (GLCAP). THE EFCS PROVIDE FINANCE-RELATED TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND ANALYTICAL STUDIES TO HELP REGULATED PARTIES DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO THE DIFFICULT 'HOW-TO-PAY' ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS. THE EFCS EDUCATE STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND BUSINESSES ON LOWERING ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS, INCREASING ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTMENTS, IMPROVING FINANCIAL CAPACITY, IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE REVENUE GENERATING MECHANISMS, AND EVALUATING ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCING OPTIONS. ACTIVITIES:GLCAP INDICATES THAT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: SYSTEMS WILL BE INFORMED VIA DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION OUTREACH MEASURES AS APPROPRIATE ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF TRAINING AND TA OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING. THIS WILL BE DONE IN COLLABORATION WITH EPA AND STATE AGENCIES; PARTICIPATING IN CONFERENCES AND TRAINING EVENTS FOR THESE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING WEBINARS, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT CAN CONNECT WITH DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; DIRECTLY CONTACTING DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES/TRIBES REFERRED BY STATE PRIMACY AGENCIES, EPA AND OTHERS, AND INFORM THEM OF AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES; BUILDING AND/OR EXPANDING SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS AND LEVERAGE THESE TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT TRAINING, RESOURCES, SRF OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINES. ADDITIONALLY, DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) WILL BE PROVIDED TO DISADVANTAGED SYSTEMS AND UNSERVED COMMUNITIES IN EVERY STATE IN USEPA REGION 5 EACH YEAR. INCLUDING THE ACTIVITIES MENTIONED ABOVE, GLCAP AND ITS PARTNERS WILL ENROLL AND PROVIDE DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP DISADVANTAGED SYSTEMS DEVELOP, FUND AND COMPLY WITH SRF FUNDING ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. AT LEAST 3 PROJECTS PER STATE, 18 ACROSS THE REGION, WILL BE ENROLLED BEGINNING IN YEAR 1. IN YEARS 2, 3 AND 4, AT LEAST 6-9 PROJECTS PER STATE WILL BE ENROLLED, TOTALING AT LEAST 36 ACTIVE PROJECTS EACH YEAR, AND THEN IN YEAR 5 WE EXPECT TO BEGIN TAPERING AND WRAPPING UP PROJECTS WITH AT LEAST 4 ENROLLED PER STATE (24 ACROSS THE REGION).SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE GRANTED TO INCAA, AND MAP WHO WILL PARTNER WITH GREAT LAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP AND WILL BE PROVIDING DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, AND COACHING TO RECIPIENT COMMUNITIES.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE FUNDING AND FINANCING PLANS AND APPLICATIONS, CURRICULUM AND TRAINING MATERIAL PREPARATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS, MAPPING, AND SURVEYS, AND ASSET MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND ANALYSIS, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO IMPROVED WATER SYSTEM ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND OPERATIONAL/FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE RESILIENCY, AND ACCESS TO FUNDING FOR ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, THROUGHOUT REGION 5 | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | GREAT LAKES COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP | $4.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT ASSISTS THE STATE OF OHIO 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. ACTIVITIES:THE PROPOSED WORK IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES: 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.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS WITHIN THE OHIO DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION PROGRAM BY OHIO STAFF. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE CITIZENS OF OHIO. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT ASSISTS THE STATE OF OHIO 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. ACTIVITIES:THE PROPOSED WORK IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES: 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.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS WITHIN THE OHIO DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION PROGRAM BY OHIO STAFF. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE CITIZENS OF OHIO. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $2.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT ASSISTS THE STATE OF OHIO 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. ACTIVITIES:THE PROPOSED WORK IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES: 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. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT STAFF POSITIONS WITHIN THE OHIO DRINKING WATER PROGRAM. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION PROGRAM BY OHIO STAFF. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE CITIZENS OF OHIO. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $2.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CITY OF RITTMAN TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE THE NEARLY 50-YEAR-OLD 16' WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE REPLACEMENT OF A NEARLY 50-YEAR OLD 16' WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEARLY 50-YEAR OLD WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO NEW WATER SERVICE TO RESIDENTS WHO PREVIOUSLY HAD NO ACCESS TO THE WATER SYSTEM INCLUDING ALLOWING FOR FUTURE EXPANSION TO THE STERLING SUBDIVISION. THE TRANSMISSION MAIN IS A CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE CITY OF RITTMAN. THERE ARE NO REDUNDANCIES IN THE WATER MAIN FROM THE PUMP STATION TO THE CITY, DESPITE A HISTORY OF BREAKS. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF RITTMAN | $2.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO LUCAS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO DESIGN AND INSTALL A FUNCTIONAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN THE UNSEWERED AREAS OF CURTICE-WILLISTON AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023CONSOLIDATED 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 WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM WITHIN THE UNSEWERED AREA OF CURTICE-WILLISTON. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE GENERAL PLAN UPDATES, PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, DETAILED DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SEWER INSTALLATION PROJECT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED WATER QUALITY TO THE WESTERN BASIN OF LAKE ERIE, BENEFITS TO PUBLIC HEALTH, AND INCREASED ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE CURTICE-WILLISTON AREA. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | LUCAS, COUNTY OF | $2.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SOUTHWEST LICKING COMMUNITY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT AN ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK AND BULK FILL STATION 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 IS CONSTRUCTION OF A 0.75-MG ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK AND BULK WATER FILL STATION. SITE IMPROVEMENTS WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE ACCESS AND UTILITIES TO THE SITE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE THE INSTALLATION OF A 0.75-MG ELEVATED WATER TANK AND BULK FILL STATION, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND SAFE WATER SUPPLY TO SERVE AN AREA THAT IS CURRENTLY UNSERVED BY A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FIRE FLOW WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA, AND PROVIDE SAFE AND CLEAN POTABLE WATER FOR COMMUNITY USE FOR THE REGION OF SOUTHWEST LICKING COUNTY. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | SOUTHWEST LICKING COMMUNITY WATER & SEWE | $2.1M | — |
| 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 TEST PRIMARY FIXTURES FOR WATER CONSUMPTION AND HAND WASHING AT 20% OF ALL CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN THE TARGET LOW-INCOME AREAS BY THE END OF THE PROJECT PERIOD AND 5% OF THE TOTAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT LEAD AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTING TO ALL CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN HAMILTON AND CUYAHOGA COUNTIES, AND ANY ADDITIONAL COUNTIES THAT MAY BE INCLUDED. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $2.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE PORT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO SAMPLE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELLS IN COLUMBIANA COUNTY 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 WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PRIVATE WELL SAMPLING FOLLOWING THE EAST PALESTINE TRAIN DERAILMENT LOCATED WITHIN COLUMBIANA COUNTY.SUBRECIPIENT:THE SUB-RECIPIENT WILL BE THE COLUMBIANA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT. THEY WILL BE COMPLETING THE SAMPLING OR PRIVATE WELLS IN ZONE 5 WITHIN COLUMBIANA COUNTY.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE TESTING OF PRIVATE WELLS IN COLUMBIANA COUNTY. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION OF THE WATER QUALITY FOR THOSE AREAS THAT WERE SAMPLED. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF COLUMBIANA COUNTY. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | PORT AUTHORITY FOR COLUMBIANA COUNTY | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO MAKE WATER MAIN AND BOOSTER STATION IMPROVEMENTS 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 PROJECT INVOLVES EXPANDING THE HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION SERVICE AREA TO THE MACEDONIA HILL AREA BY USING HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION'S EXISTING SHAFFER HILL GROUND STORAGE TANK, INSTALLING A CONTINUOUSLY RAN BOOSTER STATION WITH STANDBY POWER, AND APPROXIMATELY 17,750 FEET OF VARIOUS 6 AND 8-INCH WATER MAIN. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO ADD A REDUNDANT WATER MAIN ALONG SOLIDA ROAD (COUNTY ROAD 18) TO IMPROVE PRESSURE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE EXTENDING THE MACEDONIA HILL WATER MAIN AND MAKING BOOSTER STATION IMPROVEMENTS, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF DRINKING WATER FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE HECLA WATER ASSOCIATION | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO THE OHIO EPA 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.ACTIVITIES:THE OHIO EPA WILL CONTRIBUTE FUNDING TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDING NECESSARY FOR PLANNING/DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:CONTRIBUTE FUNDING FOR NECESSARY PLANNING, DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN A SMALL, UNDERSERVED AND/OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY. SUDC GRANT FUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED VIA SUBAWARDS TO AN ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (PWS) OR MULTIPLE PWS IF FUNDING IS SUFFICIENT FOR MORE THAN ONE PROJECT.OUTCOMES:THE OHIO EPA WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS THAT WILL PROVIDE A SAFE, RELIABLE DRINKING WATER SOURCE FOR ITS EXISTING USERS AND/OR CONNECTIONS FOR NEW USERS. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT THEIR UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL CLASS VI INJECTION WELLS PERMIT PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CLASS VI REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRIMACY PROGRAM SUBMISSION. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO DRAFTING, REVIEWING, AND REVISION OF THE: NEW OR REVISED STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS; REVIEW OF EXISTING STATE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES; COORDINATION OF FEDERAL REVIEW OF STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS; REVISION OF STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS; CONDUCT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH STATE CLASS VI REGULATIONS; GOVERNORS LETTER; PROGRAM DESCRIPTION; ATTORNEY GENERAL'S STATEMENT; MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE EPA REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR; COPIES OF ALL APPLICABLE STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS; AND PRESENTATION OF THE STATE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROMULGATION OF STATE CLASS VI REGULATIONS THAT MEET FEDERAL MINIMUM STANDARDS, FINALIZATION OF A CLASS VI PROGRAM SUBMISSION, SUBMISSION OF A CLASS VI PRIMACY APPLICATION TO US EPA, DEVELOPMENT OF CLASS VI PROGRAM PROCEDURES, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A CLASS VI DATABASE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE SUCCESSFUL APPROVAL OF STATE CLASS VI PRIMACY PROGRAM AND PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND SOURCES OF DRINKING WATER FROM CLASS VI INJECTION WELLS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE STATE OF OHIO RESIDENTS. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $1.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (ODNR) FOR RESTORATION ACTIVITIES TO RECONNECT A DECOMMISSIONED DRINKING WATER RESERVOIR TO THE STREAM, EXCAVATE THE RESERVOIR TO INCREASE FLOODPLAIN STORAGE, AND CONSTRUCT ARMORED INFLOW AND OUTFLOW CONNECTIONS POINTS, AND ESTABLISH NATIVE SEEDING, AND LIVE STAKES. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REMOVAL OF EARTHWORK TO CREATE WETLANDS AND FLOODPLAIN, WETLAND RESTORATION AND RESTORATION THROUGH NATIVE SEED MIX WITH THE FOOTPRINT OF THE DECOMMISSIONED RESERVOIR. SUBRECIPIENT:ODNR WILL PROVIDE A SUBAWARD TO THE CITY OF FOSTORIA. THE CITY OF FOSTORIA WILL BE USING THE FUNDING TO HIRE A CONTRACTOR TO CONDUCT THE CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION FOR THE PROJECT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES OF THIS PROJECT ARE CREATION OF 12 ACRES OF WETLAND AND FLOODPLAIN, PREVENTING 3,000 LBS OF PHOSPHORUS RUNOFF ANNUALLY, AND FLOOD PROTECTION FOR THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY OF FOSTORIA, OH. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | $1.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO OHIO RIVER VALLEY WATER SANITATION COMMISSION (ORSANCO) TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM 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:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING, BIOLOGICAL STUDIES, WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENTS. AND PUBLIC OUTREACH. THE WORKPLAN CONSISTS OF 13 PROGRAMS: QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL, CLEAN METALS SAMPLING, BIMONTHLY WATER QUALITY SAMPLING, ALGAE/NUTRIENTS MONITORING, CONTACT RECREATION/BACTERIA MONITORING, MACROINVERTEBRATE SAMPLING, FISH TISSUE ANALYSIS, FISH POPULATION STUDIES, SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT AND PROTECTION, WATER QUALITY DATA ASSESSMENT AND DISTRIBUTION, PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION, WORK GROUPS, AND POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: VALID WATER QUALITY INFORMATION TO DETERMINE SUCCESS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS AND NEED FOR ADDITIONAL POLLUTION ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES; DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES TO CHARACTERIZE THE CONDITION OF THE OHIO RIVER; CONSISTENT ASSESSMENT OF OHIO RIVER WATER QUALITY CONDITIONS WHICH ALLOWS BORDERING STATES TO COORDINATE EFFORTS TO SOLVE IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS; IMPROVED PROTECTIVE ACTIONS TO PREVENT POLLUTANTS FROM ENTERING THE OHIO RIVER AND DRINKING WATER UTILITIES; ESTABLISHED MINIMUM LEVEL OF TREATMENT FOR SEWAGE AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE; COORDINATED EFFORTS BY THE COMMISSION, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY. ALL FINAL DELIVERABLES WILL BE SUMMARIZED IN A FINAL REPORT AND SUBMITTED TO WQX. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS WITHIN THE OHIO RIVER BASIN. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | OHIO RIVER VALLEY WATER SANITATION COMMISSION | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL EXPAND THEIR PROGRAM TO INCLUDE SCHOOLS FROM EVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT ELECTS TO PARTICIPATE, ROUGHLY 700 CENTERS. ACTIVITIES: THERE WILL BE LEAD TESTING IN LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS. ACTIVITIES WILL ALSO INCLUDE INCREASED MARKETING TO NEW COUNTIES TO ENROLL IN THE OHIO LEAD TESTING PROGRAM.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (ODH) EXPECTS TO UTILIZE THE FY22/23 GRANT TO CONTINUE TO SAMPLE LEAD IN PARTICIPATING CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND SCHOOLS. ODH WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THEIR MARKETING OUTREACH TO NEW COUNTIES TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF OHIO. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO OHIO EPA TO ASSIST AN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY TO MEET AND COMPLY WITH SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS. FUNDS ARE TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT ACTIVITIES:THE OHIO EPA WILL CONTRIBUTE FUNDING TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDING NECESSARY FOR PLANNING/DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:CONTRIBUTE FUNDING FOR NECESSARY PLANNING, DESIGN AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN A SMALL, UNDERSERVED AND/OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY. SUDC GRANT FUNDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED VIA SUBAWARDS TO AN ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM (PWS) OR MULTIPLE PWS IF FUNDING IS SUFFICIENT FOR MORE THAN ONE PROJECT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED OUTPUTS: INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH DRINKING WATER SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND INCREASE IN COMPLIANCE OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES WITH NATIONAL DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH-BASED STANDARDS IN UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF OHIO. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $1.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (CWSRF) PROGRAM WITH A PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. 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. OHIO WILL USE $650,000 OF THEIR ALLOTMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CAPITALIZE OHIO'S CWSRF PROGRAM FOR FUNDING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT CW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS APPROPRIATION. SECTION 302 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1996, 42 U.S.C. 300J-12, AND SUBSEQUENT PUB. L.109-54, TITLE II, AUG 2, 2005, 119 STAT. 530 ALLOWS FOR THE TRANSFER OF THESE FUNDS TO THE DWSRF AT OHIO'S REQUEST. THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY HAS PROVIDED SUCH A REQUEST FOR A PORTION OF THEIR ALLOTMENT AND HAS PROVIDED THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. THE PARTIAL REQUESTED TRANSFER AMOUNT ($4,614,000) CW FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED AS EPA IN-KIND AND AFTER GRANT ACCEPTANCE THE FUNDS WILL BE REPROGRAMMED AND AWARDED TO OHIO IN THE DW EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANT. THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WILL LOAN THE FUNDS OUT IN OHIO ENTIRELY AS ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN INDIANA AND TO VITALIZE THE ECONOMY THROUGH THE CREATION OF JOBS. THIS PROCESS SATISFIES THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT THE CWSRF AWARD BE MADE PRIOR TO THE FUNDS TRANSFER.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 603(C) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT AND THE PRIMARY PURPOSE MUST BE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE PARTIAL ALLOTMENT WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DWSRF EMERGING CONTAMINANT GRANT WITH THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. THE ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COST ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AND THE PRIMARY PURPOSE MUST BE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS.SUBRECIPIENT:THE CLEAN WATER SRF PROGRAM IS EXEMPT FROM 2 CFR 200.332 SUBRECIPIENT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SUB-AWARDS AS PROVIDED IN 2 CFR 1500. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LOANS. OF THIS GRANT AMOUNT, OHIO WILL FUND $650,000 IN LOANS IN THEIR INTENDED USE PLAN.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S CWSRF WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO ESTABLISH AND MANAGE AN EFFECTIVE COMPREHENSIVE CWSRF PROGRAM AND TO MAINTAIN A SELF-SUSTAINING REVOLVING FUND TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH FOR CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. FOR THE PARTIAL TRANSFER: 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. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE. | Ohio (EPA federal awards) | THE STATE OF OHIO OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT | $650K | — |