South Carolina drinking water contracts
43 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | 21 | $264.7M |
| SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | 16 | $55.0M |
| CATAWBA INDIAN NATION | 2 | $121K |
| STARTEX-JACKSON-WELLFORD-DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT | 1 | $10.0M |
| KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY | 1 | $6.2M |
| GREENVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 1 | $5.4M |
Recent drinking water contracts in South Carolina
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
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| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,728,000.00 TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) FOR 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 SRF LOANS TO SUPPORT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE STATE. SUBAWARDS ALSO INCLUDE SOURCE WATER PROTECTION FOR TMDL AND WATERSHED-BASED PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION FOR DRINKING WATER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $28.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $36,645,235.42 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT.TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) UNDER THE SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THE FISCAL LINE DETAILS FOR THIS ACTION ARE SHOWN IN WHOLE DOLLARS. THE ACTUAL AMOUNTS TO BE DECREASED ARE SHOWN IN DOLLARS AND CENTS BELOW: LINE REQ NO FISCAL YR APPROP CODE BO CODE PRC OBJECT CLASS AMOUNT SITE 001 2304VX3130 22 E3SD 04V7 000B81X71 4109 $32,552,911.00 22DA 002 2304VX3130 22 E3SD 04V7 000B81X71 4109 $420,724.42 22DD 005 2304VX3130 22 E3SD 04V7 000B81X71 4109 $3,671,600.00 22DG THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDS (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 | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $36.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SC DHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATE JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $34,885,000 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT. 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 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. BY CAPITALIZING THE STATES DWSRF, THIS GRANT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO IDENTIFY, REMOVE, AND REPLACE LEAD SERVICE LINES. THE FUND SHALL BE UTILIZED TO PROVIDE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIES WITH LOW-INTEREST FINANCING AND/OR GRANTS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.SUBRECIPIENT:DW SRF LOANS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIESOUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE 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. 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. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $34.9M | — |
| THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,278 TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS STATEWIDE PROGRAMS TO: PREVENT AND REDUCE POLLUTION, ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, REDUCE AIR AND WATER POLLUTION, PRESERVE UNDERGROUND DRINKING WATER SOURCES, ENSURE SAFETY OF PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES, MANAGE WASTE AND INCREASE RECYCLING, MORE EFFECTIVELY FROM CREATION TO DISPOSAL TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH OF CITIZENS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $32.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 31,119,000.00 TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS TO BE DETERMINED FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS $30,414,455, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS $200,000, TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD DEVELOPMENT $350,000, AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING SUPPORT $100,000.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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $31.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) PER THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $25,715,298.68 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT. THE FISCAL LINE DETAILS FOR THIS ACTION ARE SHOWN IN DOLLARS. AND CENTS. $1,691,034.23 2023 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 23DG 4109 2304VX3176 $1,034,337.07 2023 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 23DF 4109 2304VX3176 $ 200,000.00 2023 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 23DE 4109 2304VX3176 $ 680,496.38 2023 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 23DD 4109 2304VX3176 $22,109,431.00 2023 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 23DA 4109 2304VX3176ACTIVITIES: 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:LOANS TO SUPPORT DRINKING WATER PROJECTS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO INCLUDE A PENDING PARTNER FOR SOURCE WATER PROTECTION FOR TMDL AND WATERSHED-BASED PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION FOR DRINKING WATER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $25.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES PARTIAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000 TO SUPPORT THE STARTEX-JACKSON-WELLFORD-DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT'S 250,000 GALLONS CLEARWELL AND 5 MILLION GALLONS (MG) RECTANGULAR CLEARWELL WITH A NEW 7.5 MILLION GALLONS (MG) PRESTRESSED CONCRETE GROUND STORAGE TANK 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 INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 7.5 MILLION GALLONS (MG) TANK ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING 5 MILLION GALLONS (MG) CLEARWELL NEXT TO THE MIDDLE TYGER HIGH SERVICE PUMP STATION. THE OLD 250,000 GALLONS AND 5 MILLION GALLONS (MG) CLEARWELLS WILL BE ABANDONED IN PLACE AND EVENTUALLY DEMOLISHED UPON INITIATION OF CONSTRUCTION TO REPLACE THE CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT PLANT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE INCLUDES AN INCREASE TO THE OVERALL FINISHED WATER CAPACITY NEEDS FROM 10 MILLION GALLONS (MG) TO 12.5 MILLION GALLONS (MG) AT THE STARTEX-JACKSON-WELLFORD-DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT'S WATER TREATMENT PLANT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE BECOMING MORE EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE IN OVERALL TREATMENT AND WATER PRODUCTION OPERATIONS, AND THE CONTINUED PRODUCTION OF SAFE AND RELIABLE DRINKING WATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE STARTEX-JACKSON-WELLFORD-DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | STARTEX-JACKSON-WELLFORD-DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT | $10.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $19,357,427.80 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT. THE FISCAL LINE DETAILS FOR THIS ACTION ARE SHOWN IN WHOLE DOLLARS. THE ACTUAL AMOUNTS TO BE AWARDED ARE SHOWN IN DOLLARS AND CENTS BELOW. AVAILABLE AMT BFY FUND ORG PROGRAM PROJECT FOC COMMENTS $222,403.95 2022 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 22DG 4109 RQ|2204VX2074 $242,461.00 2022 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 22DF 4109 RQ|2204VX2074 $22,083.79 2022 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 22DE 4109 RQ|2204VX2074 $5,416.06 2022 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 22DD 4109 RQ|2204VX2074 $18,865,063.00 2022 E3SD 04V7 000B81X70 22DA 4109 RQ|2204VX2074 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) WILL USE THE 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. 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. ACTIVITIES: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. 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.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.[(LOAN PROJECTS ; SOURCE WATER PROTECTION (TMDL AND WATERSHED-BASED PLAN DEVELOPMENT; PWSS (LEAD SERVICE LINE CONTRACTOR) AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (CONTRACT WITH SCRWA)]OUTCOMES:- | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $19.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,631,000.00, TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) TO SUPPORT THEIR DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS TO BE DETERMINED IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,811,960 TO SUPPORT DRINKING WATER PROJECTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON THE STATE'S APPROVED PROJECT LIST. 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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $13.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $11,793,000 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SCDES'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).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. 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.SUBRECIPIENT:THE PURPOSE OF THESE FUNDS IS TO PROVIDE LOANS FOR DRINKING WATER EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $11.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,549,000.00 TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) PROGRAM.THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58). THESE FUNDS ARE FOR DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF)-ELIGIBLE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS). 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 FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITIES FOR DRINKING WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS.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 AND THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $11.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,075,000 TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES. 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 DWSRF FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR LOANS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, FIXING LEAKY OR OLD PIPES (WATER DISTRIBUTION), IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.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 THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $9.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,364,000.00 TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (CWSRF) PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION PROJECTS.SUBRECIPIENT:LOANS FOR DRINKING WATER AND CLEAN WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS FOR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S CWSRF. 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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $8.4M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,247,000.00 FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA'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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $7.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $7,679,964 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO AWARD CAPITALIZATION GRANTS FOR THE STATE'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. 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 WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE 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 | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $7.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $6,551,648.64 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT. THE FISCAL LINE DETAILS FOR THIS ACTION ARE SHOWN IN WHOLE DOLLARS. THE ACTUAL AMOUNTS TO BE AWARDED ARE SHOWN IN DOLLARS AND CENTS BELOW. AVAILABLE AMT BFY FUND ORG PROGRAM PROJECT FOC COMMENTS $26,735.00 2021 E3 04V7 000B81 21DG 4109 RQ|2104VX1094 $19,495.71 2021 E3 04V7 000B81 21DF 4109 RQ|2104VX1094 $3,806.93 2021 E3 04V7 000B81 21DD 4109 RQ|2104VX1094 $6,501,611.00 2021 E3 04V7 000B81 21DA 4109 RQ|2104VX1094 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.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:SUBAWARD WITH SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROJECTSOUTCOMES: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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $6.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,179,000 TO THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY FOR THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. 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:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. OUTCOMES:THE 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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY | $6.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $6,172,000 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE SCDES'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, SCDES ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTHACTIVITIES: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. SCDES MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE SCDES'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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $6.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,825,000.00 TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS 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 TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES DRINKING WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINAOUTCOMES: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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $5.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,400,000.00 TO GREENVILLE WATER SYSTEM SOUTH CAROLINA. THE RECIPIENT WILL USE THESE FUNDS FOR ADKINS WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN LINE PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT A PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 60-INCH WELDED STEEL PIPE (WSP) TRANSMISSION MAIN FROM THE ADKINS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WTP) AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO INSTALL APPROXIMATELY 31,810 LINEAR FEET OF 60-INCH MAIN BY A COMBINATION OF OPEN CUT AND TRENCHLESS METHODS WITHIN THE EXISTING GREENVILLE WATER EASEMENTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES IS A NEW 60-INCH WELDED STEEL PIPE (WSP) TRANSMISSION MAIN PARALLEL TO THE EXISTING 72-INCH MAIN WITHIN THE EXISTING GREENVILLE WATER EASEMENTS FROM THE ADKINS WTP TO THE CEDAR ROCK STORAGE TANKS, WHICH HAS AN EXPECTED OUTCOME OF PROVIDING REDUNDANCY IN THE EVENT OF A MAIN BREAK AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABILITY TO TAKE EITHER TRANSMISSION MAIN OUT OF SERVICE FOR ANTICIPATED MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. THE NEEDED REDUNDANCY WILL REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR INTERRUPTED WATER SERVICE FOR UTILIZERS OF THE SYSTEM- NEARLY 660,000 CUSTOMERS IN THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | GREENVILLE WATER SYSTEM | $5.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000,000.00 TO PICKENS REGIONAL JOINT WATER SYSTEM TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW WASTEWATER 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 INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PURCHASING EQUIPMENT FOR THE LAKE KEOWEE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PURCHASING A CERAMIC MEMBRANE FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR THE LAKE KEOWEE WATER TREATMENT PLANT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE BETTER DRINKING WATER TREATMENT AND CONVEYANCE FOR THE CUSTOMERS OF THE PICKENS REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF PICKENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | PICKENS REGIONAL JOINT WATER SYSTEM | $4.0M | — |
| 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 ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,302,000 TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 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. 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. 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. SUB AWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. ACTIVITIES:.SUBRECIPIENT: *SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. LOAN PROJECTS SOURCE WATER PROTECTION (TMDL AND WATERSHED-BASED PLAN DEVELOPMENT) PWSS (LEAD SERVICE LINE CONTRACTOR) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (CONTRACT WITH SCRWA) OUTCOMES:. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $3.9M | — |
| THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,659,000 TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO RECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $3.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,999,332 TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC). THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO AWARD CAPITALIZATION GRANTS FOR THE STATES' DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. 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 WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. OUTCOMES:THE 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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $3.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CAPITALIZE SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (CWSRF) PROGRAM FOR FUNDING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT CLEAN WATER 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 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) AT THE REQUEST OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) HAS PROVIDED SUCH A REQUEST AND HAS PROVIDED THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. THE CLEAN WATER (CW) FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED AS EPA IN-KIND AND AFTER GRANT ACCEPTANCE THE FUNDS WILL BE REPROGRAMMED AND AWARDED BACK TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE DRINKING WATER (DW) EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANT. SCDES WILL LOAN THE FUNDS OUT IN STATE ENTIRELY AS ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 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.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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $2.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CAPITALIZE SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (CWSRF) PROGRAM FOR FUNDING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT CLEAN WATER 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 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) AT THE REQUEST OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) HAS PROVIDED SUCH A REQUEST AND HAS PROVIDED THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. THE CLEAN WATER (CW) FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED AS EPA IN-KIND AND AFTER GRANT ACCEPTANCE THE FUNDS WILL BE REPROGRAMMED AND AWARDED BACK TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE DRINKING WATER (DW) EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANT. SCDES WILL LOAN THE FUNDS OUT IN STATE ENTIRELY AS ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 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 FULL ALLOTMENT WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO DWSRF EMERGING CONTAMINANT GRANT WITH SCDES. THE ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO NUMEROUS SUBRECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ELIGIBLE UNDER SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SWDA) AND THE PRIMARY PURPOSE MUST BE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINATES IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PFAS. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $2.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CAPITALIZE SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (CWSRF) PROGRAM FOR FUNDING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT CLEAN WATER 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 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) AT THE REQUEST OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) HAS PROVIDED SUCH A REQUEST AND HAS PROVIDED THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. THE SCDHEC CLEAN WATER (CW) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,178,000 WILL BE AWARDED AS EPA IN-KIND AND AFTER GRANT ACCEPTANCE THE FUNDS WILL BE REPROGRAMMED AND AWARDED BACK TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE DRINKING WATER (DW) EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANT. SCDHEC WILL LOAN THE FUNDS OUT IN STATE ENTIRELY AS ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 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.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $2.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,203,185 TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES: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.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AND EFFECTIVE COMPREHENSIVE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM AND TO MAINTAIN A SELF-SUSTAINING REVOLVING FUND. DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TO PROVIDE SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $1.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CAPITALIZE SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (CWSRF) PROGRAM FOR FUNDING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT CLEAN WATER 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 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) AT THE REQUEST OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) HAS PROVIDED SUCH A REQUEST AND HAS PROVIDED THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. THE CLEAN WATER (CW) FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED AS EPA IN-KIND AND AFTER GRANT ACCEPTANCE THE FUNDS WILL BE REPROGRAMMED AND AWARDED BACK TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE DRINKING WATER (DW) EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GRANT. SCDHEC WILL LOAN THE FUNDS OUT IN STATE ENTIRELY AS ADDITIONAL SUBSIDY, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW, TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 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 FULL ALLOTMENT WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DWSRF EMERGING CONTAMINANT GRANT WITH SCDHEC. 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: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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $958K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $898,000 TO THE SCDES TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO SMALL UNDERSERVED, DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (SUDC). FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT. SOUTH CAROLINA WILL IMPLEMENT PROJECTS SUCH AS FUND STUDIES, ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WHICH WOULD PROVIDE SUDC THAT MEET THE GRANT ELIGIBILITY CURRENTLY UTILIZING CONTAMINATED, FAILING, AND/OR AGED PRIVATE WELLS WITH ACCESS TO CONNECTIONS TO DRINKING WATER SERVICES. THE TWO SUDC GRANT ELIGIBLE SYSTEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: ORANGEBURG DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (DPU) AND CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM WHO OPERATE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. BOTH SYSTEMS HAVE DRINKING WATER TRANSMISSION LINES NEAR COMMUNITIES WHICH LACK ACCESS TO THE SUPPLY 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:ORANGEBURG AND CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEMSOUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE INCREASE ACCESS TO CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SMALL, UNDERSERVED, AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTING AND FINAL REPORT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN UNDERSERVED, SMALL, AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES PROVIDE THE CONSTITUENCY OF THE COMMUNITY WITH SAFE DRINKING WATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS ORANGEBURG AND CHARLESTON. THE INTENDED DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY. 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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $898K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $884,553.34 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT. THE FISCAL LINE DETAILS FOR THIS ACTION ARE SHOWN IN WHOLE DOLLARS. THE ACTUAL AMOUNTS TO BE AWARDED ARE SHOWN IN DOLLARS AND CENTS BELOW. AVAILABLE BFY FUND ORG PROGRAM FOC RQ $272,553.34 2019 E4 04V7 000BM1 4111 |2004VX0013 $612,000.00 2022 E4C 04T7 000BM1 4103 2304VX3150 ACTIVITIES:SCDES WILL IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS.THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE (1) COMMUNICATE THROUGHOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM, THE RESULTS AND IMPORTANT LEAD TESTING, ANALYSIS, AND MITIGATION INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND LARGER COMMUNITY; (2) TRAIN ON THE RISKS OF LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AND TESTING FOR LEAD, AS WELL AS DEVELOPING KEY PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM; (3) TEST USING APPROPRIATE PROTOCOLS AND A CERTIFIED LABORATORY; AND (4) TAKE ACTION, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO RESULTS OF TESTING CONDUCTED AND ADDRESSING POTENTIAL ELEVATED LEAD WHERE NECESSARY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE OUTREACH, COMMUNICATION, PROCUREMENT, REPORTING AND PROVIDING ANALYSIS RESULTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: USING EPA'S 3TS FOR REDUCING LEAD IN DRINKING WATER GUIDANCE TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE PROGRAM; (2) DEVELOPING A STATE LEAD TESTING IN DRINKING WATER IN SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT STRATEGY THAT SUPPORTS A ROBUST TRAINING, MONITORING, AND MAINTENANCE PLAN THAT PROTECTS CHILDREN FROM LEAD EXPOSURE NOW AND IN THE FUTURE; (3) PRIORITIZATION OF TESTING TO TARGET VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND POPULATIONS: SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED AND/OR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES; ELEMENTARY AND CHILDCARE PROGRAMS THAT PRIMARILY CARE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN; AND OLDER FACILITIES THAT ARE MORE LIKELY TO CONTAIN LEAD PLUMBING; (4) PROVIDING RESULTS OF TESTING FOR LEAD CONTAMINATION IN SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE FACILITY DRINKING WATER CARRIED OUT USING GRANT FUNDS AND NOTIFYING PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE RESULTS; (5) DEVELOPING A REGULAR LEAD TESTING PROGRAM UNDER THE INITIATIVE; AND (6) ESTABLISHMENT OF ROUTINE PRACTICES SUCH AS THOSE OUTLINED IN THE 3TS GUIDANCE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $885K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,316,000 TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEPTARMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC). 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:DW SRF LOAN PROJECTSOUTCOMES: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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $601K | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE IMPAIRED WATER AND PROTECT UNIMPAIRED WATERS ACROSS THE STATE. THIS STATEWIDE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF WATER QUALITY. THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE 40% OF THIS AWARD TO REGIONAL OR INTERSTATE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING AGENCIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS. ACTIVITIES: THE STATE WILL DELIVER A CLEANER, SAFER, AND HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL AMERICANS AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY CARRYING OUT THE AGENCY'S CORE MISSION. THE 208 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN ALLOWS A SYSTEMATIC, REGIONAL APPROACH TO PROTECTING WATER QUALITY BY IDENTIFYING WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREAS, DOCUMENTING CURRENT AND FUTURE WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS, OUTLINING POLICIES THAT GUIDE THE WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PERMITTING PROCESS, AND PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TO DOCUMENT PLAN MODIFICATIONS AND ALLOW FOR TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING HAS BENEFITED THE STATE AS A FRAMEWORK FOR ORDERLY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANNING STATEWIDE. SIX OF THE TEN SOUTH CAROLINA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ARE DESIGNATED AS WATER QUALITY PLANNING AGENCIES AND HAVE CONTINUED TO MAINTAIN, UPDATE AND IMPLEMENT 208 PLANS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS. THIS PROVIDES FOR LOCAL INPUT AND LEADERSHIP IN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES. OUTCOMES: OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS ENSURE WATERS ARE CLEAN THROUGH IMPROVED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STATES AND TRIBES, SUSTAINABLY MANAGE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT DRINKING WATER, AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS, AND RECREATIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND SUBSISTENCE ACTIVITIES. DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CONFORMANCE WITH REGIONAL WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS OF PROPOSED PROJECTS TO BEGIN OR CONTINUE TO TREAT OR TRANSPORT WASTEWATER WITHIN DESIGNATED PLANNING AREA. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. SUBRECIPIENT: CONTRACTS TO 6 COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENT HAVE NOT BEEN SELECTED. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $264K | — |
| THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $519,000 TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO UTILIZE EPA'S 3TS FOR REDUCING LEAD IN DRINKING WATER GUIDANCE TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $246K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARD IS THE RESULT OF A NOVATION FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SCDES) BASED ON THE RESTRUCTURING LETTER DATED JUNE 19, 2024. THIS ACTION AWARDS $127,934 OF THE ORIGINALLY OBLIGATED AMOUNT. THE FISCAL LINE DETAILS FOR THIS ACTION ARE SHOWN IN WHOLE DOLLARS. THE ACTUAL AMOUNTS TO BE AWARDED ARE SHOWN IN DOLLARS AND CENTS BELOW. AVAILABLE AMT BFY FUND ORG PROGRAM PROJECT FOC COMMENTS $25,193.70 2023 E2 04V7 000B80 23CB 4111 RQ|2304VX3009 $102,740.30 2022 E2SD 04V7 000B80X70 22CB 4111 RQ|2304VX3029 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 205(J)(3), UNLESS A WAIVER REQUEST IS APPROVED BY EPA, THE RECIPIENT WILL JOINTLY DEVELOP WORKPLANS WITH AND PROVIDE AT LEAST 40% OF THIS AWARD TO REGIONAL OR INTERSTATE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLANNING AGENCIES. THE WORKPLAN IS SUPPORTED BY THE SOUTHEASTERN RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT (SERCAP) WHICH IS A REGIONAL PROGRAM, OPERATING IN SEVEN STATES (DELAWARE, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA AND FLORIDA). SERCAP PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO ASSIST WITH DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE SAFE DRINKING WATER, SANITARY WASTE FACILITIES AND OTHER NEEDED SERVICES TO SERVE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. ALTHOUGH SERCAP IS A REGIONAL ORGANIZATION, THE ACTIVITIES IDENTIFIED IN THIS WORK PLAN WILL APPLY EXCLUSIVELY TO DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING PROVIDED UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58).ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING ACTIVITIES WITHIN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THAT ARE SERVED BY QUALIFYING PUBLICLY OWNED WASTEWATER UTILITIES. THE WORKPLAN IS SUPPORTED BY THE SOUTHEASTERN RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT (SERCAP) WHICH IS A REGIONAL PROGRAM, OPERATING IN SEVEN STATES (DELAWARE, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA AND FLORIDA). SERCAP PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO ASSIST WITH DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE SAFE DRINKING WATER, SANITARY WASTE FACILITIES AND OTHER NEEDED SERVICES TO SERVE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. ALTHOUGH SERCAP IS A REGIONAL ORGANIZATION, THE ACTIVITIES IDENTIFIED IN THIS WORK PLAN WILL APPLY EXCLUSIVELY TO DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.SUBRECIPIENT:604(B) SUPPLEMENTAL/EC SERCAP AND CONTRACTS TO 6 COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENT HAVE NOT BEEN SELECTED.OUTCOMES:THE DELIVERABLES TO BE PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE: SERCAP WILL PROVIDE ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO UNDER-SERVED, DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THAT OPERATE WASTEWATER UTILITIES WITH FINDING AND SECURING FUNDING RESOURCES AND DEVELOPING NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE, PROGRAMMATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. SERCAP WILL ALSO PROVIDE UNDER-SERVED, DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES WITH EDUCATION ABOUT EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE COMMUNITIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE EPA JUSTICE40 INTERIM DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES INDICES AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (EJ) INDEXES AND A GOAL IS TO TARGET POPULATIONS OF FEWER THAN 5,000 RESIDENTS. THE PROJECTS SELECTED WILL ASSIST DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO BUILD ROBUST AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES THROUGH STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN INFRASTRUCTURE, PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES RESULTING FROM THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE HIRE NEW FULL TIME TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER TO SERVE AS POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE PROJECT. SELECT A MINIMUM OF 12 DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO BE SERVED IN COORDINATION WITH EPA/DHEC AS APPROPRIATE WITH DHEC-CWSRF OR DESIGNEE. CONDUCT QUARTERLY MEETINGS WITH DHEC-CWSRF OR DESIGNEE (FACE TO FACE OR VIRTUAL). CONDUCT ON-SITE MEETINGS WITH A MINIMUM OF 12 DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | $128K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CATAWBA INDIAN NATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,000 UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA): SECTION 1452 AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58). THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ASSIST PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS SERVING TRIBES TO COMPLY WITH NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS (NPDWRS) OR OTHERWISE FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SDWA. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL ADD FLUSHING HYDRANTS FOR THE REDUCTION OF DISINFECTION BY PRODUCTS, MAINTAIN CONSISTENT CHLORINE LEVELS ACROSS THE PUBLIC WATER DISTRIBUTION WATER SYSTEM. PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES AT COMMUNITY OR NON-PROFIT NON-COMMUNITY DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS THAT SERVE TRIBES. TRAINING AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PURCHASING AND INSTALLING 8 HYDRANTS: 5 FOR THE OLD RESERVATION AREA AND 3 FOR THE GREEN EARTH DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT (PER) TO DETAIL THAT SHOULD INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALCULATIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION WELL PUMPING EQUIPMENT, CONCRETE PADS, WELL HEAD PIPING, AND ANY TREATMENT, STORAGE AND/OR DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOURCE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE PERMITTING OF A NEW WATER SOURCE AS WELL AS OBTAINING A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT THE WATER PRODUCTION AND PIPING SYSTEM. THE (PER) SHOULD INCLUDE ALL NECESSARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CALCULATIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF WELL PUMPING EQUIPMENT, CONCRETE PADS, WELL HEAD PIPING, AND ANY TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND/OR DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SOURCE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE CATAWBA INDIAN NATION. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | CATAWBA INDIAN NATION | $83K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,716,000.00 TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) UNDER THE 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 FUNDS (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:DRINKING WATER SRF EMERGING CONTAMINANTS LOANSOUTCOMES: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. THE BENEFICIARIES WILL BE THE RESIDENTS AND VISTORS TO THE STATE. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | $71K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,000 TO CATAWBA INDIAN NATION TO ADDRESS LEAD EXPOSURE WHERE CHILDREN LIVE, LEARN AND PLAY. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE CATAWBA NATION QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP) DEVELOPMENT AND LEAD-BASED PAINT SAMPLING PROJECT WILL FUND EFFORTS TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH LEAD EXPOSURE. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO DEVELOP A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN AND LEAD-BASED PAINT TESTING OF TRIBAL HOMES AND FACILITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND OUTPUTS PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE OF AREAS THAT CONTAIN LEAD-BASED PAINT CONTAMINATION IN RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND TRIBAL FACILITIES. SPECIFICALLY, THIS PROJECT HAS THE FOLLOWING GOALS: (1): UNDERSTAND THROUGH COLLABORATIVE INVESTIGATION WHAT LEAD-BASED PAINT THREATS EXIST IN TRIBAL CITIZEN'S HOMES AND TRIBAL BUILDINGS INCLUDING TESTING OF ABOUT FIVE HOMES OR TRIBAL BUILDINGS ; (2) TAKE DECISIVE ACTION OR PROVIDE DECISIVE ACTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRIBAL HOMEOWNERS AND TRIBAL BUILDINGS THAT PRESENT LEAD-BASED PAINT THREATS FOLLOWING THE INVESTIGATION; AND (3) ENSURE THAT CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER AND LEAD-FREE HOMES EXIST FOR ALL BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM CATAWBA NATION ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND OR OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS. THE OUTCOMES WILL CREATE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMEOWNERS TO HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE TO PURSUE LEAD ABATEMENT OR REPLACEMENT. THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS AWARD ARE THE CATAWBA NATION CITIZENS. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | CATAWBA INDIAN NATION | $38K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,172,000 TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC). 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 SCHEC'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, SCDHEC 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. SCDHEC MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE SCDHEC'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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | — | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,075,000 TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC). 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 DWSRF FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR LOANS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, FIXING LEAKY OR OLD PIPES (WATER DISTRIBUTION), IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS WILL BE MADE FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ADMINISTERING LOANS FOR PROJECTS, PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, AND STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. 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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | — | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $898,000 TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO SMALL UNDERSERVED, DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (SUDC). FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT. SOUTH CAROLINA WILL IMPLEMENT PROJECTS SUCH AS FUND STUDIES, ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WHICH WOULD PROVIDE SUDC THAT MEET THE GRANT ELIGIBILITY CURRENTLY UTILIZING CONTAMINATED, FAILING, AND/OR AGED PRIVATE WELLS WITH ACCESS TO CONNECTIONS TO DRINKING WATER SERVICES. THE TWO SUDC GRANT ELIGIBLE SYSTEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: ORANGEBURG DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (DPU) AND CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEM WHO OPERATE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. BOTH SYSTEMS HAVE DRINKING WATER TRANSMISSION LINES NEAR COMMUNITIES WHICH LACK ACCESS TO THE SUPPLY 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:ORANGEBURG AND CHARLESTON WATER SYSTEMSOUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE INCREASE ACCESS TO CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS IN SMALL, UNDERSERVED, AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTING AND FINAL REPORT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN UNDERSERVED, SMALL, AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES PROVIDE THE CONSTITUENCY OF THE COMMUNITY WITH SAFE DRINKING WATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS ORANGEBURG AND CHARLESTON. THE INTENDED DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY. 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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | — | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. 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 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:DW SRF NO SUBAWARDS, BUT LOANSOUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE 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. 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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | — | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,549,000 TO SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (SCDHEC) PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING ACT: SECTION 1452 AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PL117-58. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SCDHEC'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).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. 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.SUBRECIPIENT:THE PURPOSE OF THESE FUNDS IS TO PROVIDE LOANS FOR DRINKING WATER EMERGING CONTAMINANTS PROJECTS.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. | South Carolina (EPA federal awards) | SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH | — | — |