Texas wastewater contracts
30 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
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municipalities with the most wastewater contracts
Top vendors in Texas wastewater
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK | 6 | $58.2M |
| TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD | 4 | $141.6M |
| COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM, INC. | 3 | $2.7M |
| EL PASO, COUNTY OF | 2 | $3.3M |
| CITY OF BELLAIRE | 1 | $3.2M |
| CITY OF LANCASTER | 1 | $960K |
Recent wastewater contracts in Texas
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
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| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), 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 WILL BE PROVIDED TO MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH THE STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAMS TO FUND DIRECT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.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 OF TEXAS. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD | $95.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CITY OF BELLAIRE TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO THE BELLAIRE WATERLINES AND WATER AND WASTEWATER LINE REPLACEMENT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND 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 REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 4.5 MILES OF WATER PIPELINE DUE TO AGE OF THE EXISTING PIPELINES, AS WELL AS THE REPLACEMENT OF VALVES AND FIRE HYDRANTS PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: WATERLINE REPLACEMENT, VALVE AND FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT, AND ROADWAY RESTORATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE WATERLINE REPLACEMENT, VALVE AND FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT, AND ROADWAY RESTORATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCTION IN WATER LOSS DUE TO LEAKS, ENHANCED WATER QUALITY, INCREASED SYSTEM RELIABILITY, IMPROVED EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITY, REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS IN THE CITY OF BELLAIRE. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF BELLAIRE | $3.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF LANCASTER TO IMPLEMENT ITS WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 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 WASTE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF SEWER LINE EVALUATION TO IDENTIFY CRITICAL AREAS FOR REPAIR OR UPGRADE AND DEVELOPMENT OF DETAILED ENGINEERING PLANS FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS AND UPGRADES. THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PROJECT INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SEWER LINES, MANHOLES, AND ASSOCIATE INFRASTRUCTURE. SEWER INSTALLATION WILL LOOK TO REMAIN WITHIN THE EXISTING 20' EASEMENT EITHER AT THE SAME EXISTING ALIGNMENT WITH THE USE OF A BYPASS PUMP, OR ALONG A PARALLEL ALIGNMENT WITHIN THE EXITING 20' EASEMENT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE UPGRADING AND REPLACING ABOUT 2,000 LINEAR FEET OF AGING 8-INCH SANITARY SEWER LINE TO A 12-INCH LINE ALONG FLOYD BRANCH. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCED RISK OF WASTEWATER OVERFLOWS AND BACKUPS, IMPROVED WATER QUALITY IN WATERWAYS AND REDUCED INFILTRATION/INFLOW AND ENHANCED RESILIENCE OF SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE TO FUTURE GROWTH. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER, TEXAS. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF LANCASTER | $960K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF BEAUMONT TEXAS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REHABILITATE A SEWER LIFT STATION 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 WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF CONVEYANCE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND LIFT STATION UPGRADES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF A SEWER LIFT STATION THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED WASTEWATER FLOW AND REDUCED INSTANCES OF SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF BEAUMONT TEXAS | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF BEAUMONT | $750K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION 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 ENGINEERING DESIGN OF RENOVATIONS AT THE NB DAVIDSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: DESIGN, PREPARATION OF BID DOCUMENTS, AND SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR UPGRADES TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE UPSTREAM LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE A SET OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THAT WILL PRESCRIBE IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPANSIONS TO ENHANCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RESULT IN IMPROVED WATER QUALITY. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE MANAGEMENT OF WASTEWATER THAT IS NOT ONLY CONVEYED, TREATED AND DISCHARGED IN COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BUT ALSO PROVIDES FOR PROTECTIONS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF HUNTSVILLE | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000 TO THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL, TEXAS TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS WITH IMPROVING THE WATER QUALITY OF THE GULF OF AMERICA. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO USE NEW MICROBIAL SOURCE TRACKING METHODS THAT ARE RARELY APPLIED BY WATER QUALITY MANAGERS. THESE METHODS WILL BE USED IN TRIBUTARIES TO GALVESTON BAY THAT ARE COUPLED TO WATERSHEDS WHERE WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES ARE COMMON. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE COLLECTING AND ANALYZING 400 SAMPLES FOR FECAL PATHOGENS, CONVENTIONAL PARAMETERS, AND NUTRIENTS. HUMAN FECAL SOURCES WILL BE IDENTIFIED FOR MICROBIAL SOURCE TRACKING AND TRANSPORT MECHANISMS WILL BE IDENTIFIED USING HYDROLOGICAL TRACERS SUCH AS RADON-222 AND WATER STABLE ISOTOPES. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE COLLECTING DATA THAT WILL HELP CITY MANAGERS PRIORITIZE THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, TRAINING OVER 300 STUDENTS, AND COLLECTING 400 SAMPLES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITIES IN THE TEXAS COUNTIES OF BRAZORIA, GALVESTON, AND FORT BEND.ACTIVITIES:-SUBRECIPIENT:ACTIVITIES TO BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH SUBAWARDS INCLUDE COLLECTING AND PROCESSING SAMPLES, CONDUCTING RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS, AND NUTRIENT ANALYSES.OUTCOMES:- | Texas (EPA federal awards) | HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL | $750K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE CITY OF BUDA IS EXTENDING WASTEWATER SERVICES TO UNSERVED AREAS IN THE SOUTH LOOP 4 AREA BY INSTALLING TWO SEGMENTS 8-INCH GRAVITY SEWER LINES ALONG ROBERT SOUTH LIGHT BOULEVARD. THIS FUNDING WAS APPROPRIATED IN THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022. THIS PROPOSED PROJECT COMPLIES WITH PILLAR 1 - CLEAN AIR, WATER AND LAND UNDER EPA'S POWERING THE GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK INITIATIVE.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. GRANT FUNDS WILL BE APPLIED TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOLLOWING WASTEWATER PROJECT SEGMENTS: - LINE B: INSTALLATION OF AN 8' GRAVITY LINE FROM THE FORMER CAPITAL CITY CONTAINER CORPORATION (NOW DEEP EDDY) PROPERTY TO THE FUTURE ROBERT SOUTH LIGHT EXTENSION. - LINE C: INSTALLATION AN 8' GRAVITY LINE ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH LOOP 4 FROM THE WINDMILL WAY AREA TO THE ROBERT S. LIGHT AREA.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES FOR THIS PROJECT: PROPOSED WASTEWATER LINE B WOULD BE ABLE TO SERVE 90 ACRES OF PROPERTY NOT CURRENTLY PROVIDED WASTEWATER SERVICE IN THE SOUTH LOOP 4 CORRIDOR IN BUDA, TX. PROPOSED WASTEWATER LINE C WOULD BE ABLE TO SERVE THE 18 ACRES OF DEVELOPED PROPERTY NOT CURRENTLY PROVIDED WASTEWATER SERVICE FROM THE CITY OF BUDA. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH LOOP 4 CORRIDOR IN BUDA, TX THAT ARE NOT RECEIVING WASTEWATER SERVICES. PROJECT MILESTONES INCLUDE: CONTRACT AWARDED IN OCTOBER 2025. CONTRACTOR NOTICE TO PROCEED IN OCTOBER 2025. MOBILIZATION OF CONSTRUCTION IN NOVEMBER 2025. CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION IN AUGUST 2026. PROJECT CLOSE-OUT IN SEPTEMBER 2026. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF BUDA | $1.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO WHITE OAK BAYOU JOINT POWERS BOARD TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO IMPROVE AND UPGRADE THEIR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY 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 WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE NEW CLARIFIERS AND NEW HEADWORKS EQUIPMENT IN THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ENHANCED WATER QUALITY IN THE WASTEWATER EFFLUENT, DECREASED RISK TO THE ENVIRONMENT FROM IMPROPERLY TREATED WASTEWATER. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF JERSEY VILLAGE, HOUSTON, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | WHITE OAK BAYOU JOINT POWERS BOARD | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR A SEWER CONNECTION PROJECTS AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE THE DESIGN OF APPROXIMATELY 568 SANITARY SEWER AND YARDLINE CONNECTIONS IN EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE CONSIST OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT, PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT, GEO TECHNICAL STUDY, SURVEY, AND BIDDING PACKAGE TO INCLUDE PLANS, SPECIFICATION AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO DESIGNING APPROXIMATELY 30,000 LINEAL FEET OF A FIRST-TIME WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR THE RESIDENTS OF PONDEROSA, SHUMAN ESTATES, WESTERN VILLAGE AND SERENE ACRES ROAD. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 2,000 RESIDENTS IN EL PASO, COUNTY. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | EL PASO, COUNTY OF | $791K | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL BE TO IMPLEMENT THE BORDER ENVIRONMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (BEIF) PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED AND ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITHIN 100 KILOMETERS NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE US-MEXICO BORDER AS WELL AS ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THESE PROJECTS. BENEFICIARIES WILL BE THE RESIDENTS OF PROJECT AREAS THAT WILL HAVE IMPROVED WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT. SUBRECIPIENTS WILL USE THESE FUNDS TO PAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES PARTIAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,718,508 AND APPROVES PRE-AWARD COSTS BACK TO OCTOBER 1, 2021. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK | $11.7M | — |
| THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL SUPPORT THE BORDER ENVIRONMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (BEIF) PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF COMMUNITY WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITHIN 100 KILOMETERS NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE US-MEXICO BORDER AND FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND RELATED COSTS TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THESE PROJECTS. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES PARTIAL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,024,473. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK | $13.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:SECTION 320 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) AUTHORIZES THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TO CONVENE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR ESTUARIES OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE THAT ARE THREATENED BY POLLUTION, DEVELOPMENT, OR OVERUSE. THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE COASTAL BEND BAYS AND ESTUARIES PROGRAM FOR NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM (NEP) TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEP COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP) AND EPA PILLAR 1: CLEAN AIR, LAND, AND WATER FOR EVERY AMERICAN. ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECTS INCLUDED WILL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS THE KEY CHALLENGES FACING THE ESTUARY INCLUDING ASSESSING TRENDS IN WATER QUALITY, HABITATS, NATURAL RESOURCES AND USES; COORDINATING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CCMP BY THE NEP, ALONG WITH THE STATE, FEDERAL, LOCAL AGENCIES, STAKEHOLDERS, NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS), CITIZENS, PARTNERS, AND OTHERS; AND MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED UNDER THE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE APPROVED CCMP AND ANNUAL WORKPLAN. INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS INCLUDE: - PROJECT #2601 COASTAL BIRD MANAGEMENT; THIS PROJECT WORKS TO CONTINUE COASTAL BIRD POPULATION RESTORATION EFFORTS THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF COLONIAL WATERBIRD NESTING SITES, INCLUDING HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, PROTECTION, PREDATOR CONTROL, AND REDUCTION OF ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP OF COASTAL BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS, ASSIST PARTNERS IN EFFORTS TO OBSERVE AND MONITOR CHANGES IN COASTAL BIRD POPULATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES, AND PROVIDE RESOURCE AGENCIES, RESEARCHERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WITH EXPERTISE ON COASTAL BIRD ECOLOGY, HABITATS, AND CONSERVATION NEEDS INCLUDING ASSISTANCE IN TAGGING MIGRATORY BIRDS FOR TRACKING. - PROJECT #2602 DELTA DISCOVERY; THIS PROJECT WORKS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND ALSO TO AID TEACHERS IN INCREASING THEIR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO EFFECTIVELY TEACH SCIENCE TO STUDENTS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS. - PROJECT #2603 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ASSESSMENT; THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL CONDUCT AN ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT OF THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND ASSIST THE COMMUNITY IN THE PREPARATION OF A FUNDING APPLICATION TO ADDRESS INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS. - PROJECT #2609 LAND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP; THE PRIMARY PROJECT OBJECTIVE IS TO PROMOTE THE STEWARDSHIP OF COASTAL RESOURCES THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES ON COASTAL BEND BAYS AND ESTUARIES PROGRAM (CBBEP) PROPERTIES. SUBRECIPIENT:CONDUCTING AN ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT OF THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND ASSIST THE COMMUNITY IN THE PREPARATION OF A FUNDING APPLICATION TO ADDRESS INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS. DELIVERABLES: FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE A CONTRACT WITH THE COASTAL BEND COG, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES, CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES, ASSESSMENT REPORT OF THE WWTP, AND APPLICATION FOR FUNDS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS. ADDITIONAL DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS, DRAFT FINAL REPORT, AND FINAL REPORT. PROJECT OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS PROJECT IS IMPROVED WATER QUALITY IN THE COASTAL BEND CREEKS AND BAYS THROUGH LOAD REDUCTIONS OF BOTH BACTERIA AND NUTRIENTS.OUTCOMES:- PROJECT #2601 COASTAL BIRD MANAGEMENT; THIS PROJECT WORKS TO CONTINUE COASTAL BIRD POPULATION RESTORATION EFFORTS THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF COLONIAL WATERBIRD NESTING SITES, INCLUDING HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, PROTECTION, PREDATOR CONTROL, AND REDUCTION OF ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP OF COASTAL BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS, ASSIST PARTNERS IN EFFORTS TO OBSERVE AND MONITOR CHANGES IN COASTAL BIRD POPULATIONS FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES, AND PROVIDE RESOURCE AGENCIES, RESEARCHERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WITH EXPERTISE ON COASTAL BIRD ECOLOGY, H | Texas (EPA federal awards) | COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM, INC. | $850K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58) TO THE COASTAL BEND BAYS AND ESTUARIES PROGRAM (CBBEP). THE RECIPIENT WILL SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP) AND STRATEGIC PLAN TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, PROTECT THE NATURAL HABITAT AND LIVING RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES. THE PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR FUNDING VIA THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) WILL LEVERAGE EXISTING EFFORTS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING EIGHT PROJECTS: 1.LAMAR BURTON WETLANDS ENHANCEMENT AND ARANSAS WOODS 2. LAGUNA SHORES HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL AMENITIES, PHASE I 3. SHORELINE AND WETLAND PROTECTION AT COHN PRESERVE, PHASE II 4. TEMPORAL CHANGES IN ARAGONITE SATURATION STATE IN OYSTER REEFS 5. BAFFIN BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - AGUA DULCE ASSESSMENT 6. PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF BENNY'S SHACK ISLANDS, PHASE II 7. NUECES DELTA PRESERVE INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS 8. RAIN TO RESOURCE PROJECT - RAINWATER HARVESTING AT THE SAN ANTONIO AND ARANSAS PASS RAILROAD DEPOTACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1.LAMAR BURTON WETLANDS ENHANCEMENT AND ARANSAS WOODS-LAMAR BURTON WETLANDS CATTAIL REDUCTION--ENHANCE WETLAND PRODUCTIVITY AND WILDLIFE VIEWING OPPORTUNITIES AT TWO SITES MANAGED BY ARANSAS FIRST. 2. LAGUNA SHORES HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL AMENITIES, PHASE I--PROVIDE THE FIRST STEP IN DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL THAT WILL SERVE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS FOR WILDLIFE VIEWING AND FISHING AT A SERIES OF PONDS LOCATED ALONG LAGUNA SHORES DRIVE. 3. SHORELINE AND WETLAND PROTECTION AT COHN PRESERVE, PHASE II--SLOW DOWN EXISTING EROSION AND ENABLE A MORE EFFICIENT, COST-EFFECTIVE, COMPLEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION OPTION OF THE SHORELINE PROTECTION DESIGN IDENTIFIED IN PHASE 1. 4. TEMPORAL CHANGES IN ARAGONITE SATURATION STATE IN OYSTER REEFS--IMPROVE THE UNDERSTANDING OF ARAGONITE SATURATION STATE (OMEGA;ARAG) IN THE MISSION-ARANSAS ESTUARY (MAE) AND ITS RESPONSE TO HYDROLOGICAL VARIABILITY AND BIOGEOCHEMICAL PROCESSES (RESPIRATION) AT A SERIES OF NATURAL AND RESTORED OYSTER REEFS ON A SEASONAL BASIS, INCLUDING PERIODS AFTER SIGNIFICANT FRESHWATER INFLOW. 5. BAFFIN BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - AGUA DULCE ASSESSMENT--IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN PETRONILA CREEK AND BAFFIN BAY THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS AT THE AGUA DULCE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) AND COMPLETION OF A FUNDING APPLICATION TO IMPLEMENT IMPROVEMENTS. 6. PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF BENNY'S SHACK ISLANDS, PHASE II--INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF NESTING HABITAT AVAILABLE FOR COLONIAL WATERBIRDS WITHIN THE LOWER LAGUNA MADRE BY PROTECTING AND RESTORING BENNY'S SHACK ISLANDS. 7. NUECES DELTA PRESERVE INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS--ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS TO THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT CBBEP'S NUECES DELTA PRESERVE BY PROVIDING ADA-COMPLIANT TRAILS, BOARDWALKS, PIER, AND WILDLIFE OBSERVATION PLATFORMS. 8. RAIN TO RESOURCE PROJECT - RAINWATER HARVESTING AT THE SAN ANTONIO AND ARANSAS PASS RAILROAD DEPOT--IMPLEMENT A RAINWATER HARVESTING PROJECT AT THE HISTORIC SAN ANTONIO AND ARANSAS PASS RAILROAD DEPOT THAT PROVIDES WATER FOR THE SITE'S LANDSCAPING, WHILE ALSO SERVING AS A POWERFUL EDUCATIONAL TOOL THAT SHOWCASES THE BENEFITS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING. SUBRECIPIENT:THE FOLLOWING SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT: 1. LAMAR BURTON WETLANDS ENHANCEMENT AND ARANSAS WOODS 2. LAGUNA SHORES HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL AMENITIES, PHASE I 3. SHORELINE AND WETLAND PROTECTION AT COHN PRESERVE, PHASE II 4. TEMPORAL CHANGES IN ARAGONITE SATURATION STATE IN OYSTER REEFS 5. BAFFIN BAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - AGUA DULCE ASSESSMENT 8. RAIN TO RESOURCE PROJECT - RAINWATER HARVESTING AT THE SAN ANTONIO AND ARANSAS PASS RAILROAD DEPOTOUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: SEMI AND ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS, FINAL PROJECT REPORTS AND QUALITY ASSU | Texas (EPA federal awards) | COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM, INC. | $910K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THESE FUNDS FOR COASTAL BEND BAYS AND ESTUARIES PROGRAM (CBBEP) SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP) AND ACCOMPANYING STRATEGIC PLAN TO IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY, PROTECT THE NATURAL HABITAT AND LIVING RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES OF THE COASTAL BEND BAYS AND ESTUARIES. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING PROVIDED UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58).ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES IN THE WORK PLAN FOCUS ON MAINTAINING, RESTORING, AND/OR IMPROVING WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT, AND ALSO INCLUDE PUBLIC ACCESS, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION. THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CBBEP INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) MONITORING SUCCESS OF DREDGE MATERIAL PLACEMENT AT THE NUECES DELTA - THE OBJECTIVES FOR THIS PROJECT ARE (1) TO CONDUCT PRE- AND POST- ELEVATION AND VEGETATION SURVEYS RELATED TO AN UPCOMING DREDGE PLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE NUECES DELTA PRESERVE AND (2) TO DEVELOP AN ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT WILL ASSIST CBBEP IN THEIR LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DREDGE PLACEMENT PROJECT. 2) HANS AND PAT SUTER WILDLIFE REFUGE ENHANCEMENTS, PHASE I - THE SPECIFIC PROJECT OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: (1) CONVERSION OF TRAILS FROM ASPHALT TO AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)-COMPLIANT CONCRETE TRAILS; (2) PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF ERODING SHORELINE; AND (3) ENGINEERING AND DESIGN WORK RELATED TO BOARDWALK AND VIEWING STRUCTURE REPLACEMENTS. 3) HELD-MORAN SANCTUARY ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT AND TRAIL DEVELOPMENT, PHASE II - THE PRIMARY PROJECT OBJECTIVE IS TO CONTINUE IMPROVING THE ACCESSIBILITY TO HELD-MORAN SANCTUARY BY INSTALLING AN ADA-COMPLIANT TRAIL, INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE, AND ESTABLISHING A FIRE BREAK ON THE SOUTHWEST BOUNDARY. 4) FLOUR BLUFF WETLANDS INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL - THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PERFORM HABITAT RESTORATION ACTIVITIES, SPECIFICALLY, REMOVAL OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES, TO IMPROVE THE DIVERSITY OF NATIVE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE POPULATIONS AT THE WETLANDS LOCATED ON THE FLOUR BLUFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (FBISD) CAMPUS. 5) ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES (OSSF) ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PHASE II - THE PROJECT OBJECTIVE IS TO ADDRESS NUTRIENT AND BACTERIA ISSUES IN TARGETED WATERSHEDS BY INSPECTING, REPAIRING, AND/OR REPLACING ELEVEN OSSFS THAT ARE FAILING OR NON-EXISTENT, FOCUSING ON UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED RESOURCES. 6) OCEAN ACIDIFICATION MONITORING IN ARANSAS SHIP CHANNEL - THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO CONDUCT HIGH FREQUENCY MONITORING OF POTENTIAL OF HYDROGEN (PH) AND PARTIAL PRESSURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE (PCO2) IN THE ARANSAS SHIP CHANNEL USING TWO IN SITU SENSORS. ADDITIONAL WATER SAMPLES WILL BE ANALYZED FOR TOTAL ALKALINITY AND DISSOLVED INORGANIC CARBON (DIC). 7) GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT KEACH FAMILY LIBRARY, ROBSTOWN, TEXAS (TX) - THE PRIMARY PROJECT OBJECTIVE IS TO CONSTRUCT A DEMONSTRATION-SCALE RAIN GARDEN AND BIORETENTION AREA AT THE NUECES COUNTY'S KEACH FAMILY LIBRARY IN ROBSTOWN, TX. 8) 'UP2U PLUS' DISPOSAL FEES - THE PROJECT OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE DISPOSAL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH DUMPSTER EVENTS FOR THE 'UP2U PLUS' PROGRAM, A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN PROVIDING NUMEROUS COMMUNITY CLEAN UPS AND FREE BULK WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE COASTAL BEND REGION THROUGH 2024. SUBRECIPIENT:THERE ARE FIVE PROJECTS THAT WILL UTILIZE SUBRECIPIENTS: 1) HANS AND PAT SUTER WILDLIFE REFUGE ENHANCEMENTS, PHASE I - THE SPECIFIC PROJECT OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: (1) CONVERSION OF TRAILS FROM ASPHALT TO ADA-COMPLIANT CONCRETE TRAILS; (2) PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF ERODING SHORELINE; AND (3) ENGINEERING AND DESIGN WORK RELATED TO BOARDWALK AND VIEWING STRUCTURE REPLACEMENTS. 2) OSSF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PHASE II - THE PROJECT OBJECTIVE IS TO ADDRESS NUTRIENT AND BACTERIA ISSUES IN TARGETED WATERSHEDS BY INSPECTING, REPAIRING, AND/OR REPLACING ELE | Texas (EPA federal awards) | COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM, INC. | $910K | — |
| 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. 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 WILL BE PROVIDED TO MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH THE STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAMS TO FUND DIRECT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. 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. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD | $34.3M | — |
| THE NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (NADB) WILL USE THE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE BORDER ENVIRONMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (BEIF) PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OBJECTIVES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES DATED MAY 2011 OR ITS LATEST REVISION. THE BEIF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS THAT RECEIVE NADB BOARD CERTIFICATION UNDER THE 2017/18 PRIORITIZATION PROCESS. THE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE WORK PLAN MEET THE CATEGORY 1 PRIORITY AND WILL BE DEVELOPED BY NADB USING PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PDAP) FUNDING FOR CERTIFICATION. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK | $15.0M | — |
| THE NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (NADB) WILL USE THE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE BORDER ENVIRONMENT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (BEIF) PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OBJECTIVES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES DATED MAY 2011 OR ITS LATEST REVISION. THE BEIF FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE POTABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS THAT RECEIVE NADB BOARD CERTIFICATION UNDER THE 2017/18 PRIORITIZATION PROCESS. THE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE WORK PLAN MEET THE CATEGORY 1 PRIORITY AND WILL BE DEVELOPED BY NADB USING PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PDAP) FUNDING FOR CERTIFICATION. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK | $9.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA). 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. 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:LOANS WILL BE PROVIDED TO MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH THE STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAMS TO FUND DIRECT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.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. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD | $8.8M | — |
| THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PDAP). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN OF COMMUNITY WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITHIN 100 KILOMETERS NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE US-MEXICO BORDER AND FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER COSTS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OVERSIGHT OF THESE PROJECTS. ALL PROJECTS BENEFIT THE UNITED STATES. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES PARTIAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK | $4.2M | — |
| THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (PDAP). THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDS FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN OF COMMUNITY WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WITHIN 100 KILOMETERS NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE US-MEXICO BORDER AND FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER COSTS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OVERSIGHT OF THESE PROJECTS. ALL PROJECTS BENEFIT THE UNITED STATES. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES PARTIAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK | $4.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE STATE OF TEXAS TO IMPLEMENT ITS NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, FOCUSING ON WATERSHEDS WITH WATER QUALITY IMPAIRMENTS CAUSED BY POLLUTED RUNOFF FROM NONPOINT SOURCES. NONPOINT SOURCE IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF STRUCTURAL AND NON-STRUCTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPS), WATERSHED PLANNING, MONITORING, TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS, AND A VARIETY OF EDUCATION/OUTREACH PROGRAMS. ACTIVITIES:THE PROPOSED WORK IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES 11 PROJECTS THAT WILL INCLUDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING, ESTIMATE POLLUTANT LOADING AND REDUCTIONS, CHARACTERIZE WATERSHEDS, ENHANCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PROVIDE ESSENTIAL WATER QUALITY TRAINING AND EDUCATION, SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WATERSHED PROTECTION PLANS AND IMPLEMENT MULTIPLE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE IMPAIRED WATERBODIES. SUBRECIPIENT:THE PROPOSED WORK IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES 11 PROJECTS THAT WILL INCLUDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING, ESTIMATE POLLUTANT LOADING AND REDUCTIONS, CHARACTERIZE WATERSHEDS, ENHANCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PROVIDE ESSENTIAL WATER QUALITY TRAINING AND EDUCATION, SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WATERSHED PROTECTION PLANS AND IMPLEMENT MULTIPLE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE IMPAIRED WATERBODIES. THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE CONTINUOUS WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA, BETTER KNOWLEDGE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES, REDUCED POLLUTANT LOADING FROM IMPLEMENTING BMPS, INCREASED PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND PARTICIPATION WITH THE NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROGRAM, REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITIES, BETTER TRACKING OF ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITY LOCATIONS, AND DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WATERSHED PROTECTION PLANS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE CONTINUOUS WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA, BETTER KNOWLEDGE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES, REDUCED POLLUTANT LOADING FROM IMPLEMENTING BMPS, INCREASED PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND PARTICIPATION WITH THE NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PROGRAM, REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITIES, BETTER TRACKING OF ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITY LOCATIONS, AND DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WATERSHED PROTECTION PLANS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | TEXAS STATE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD | $3.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF SAN JUAN, TEXAS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE LIFT 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 INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: CONSTRUCTING A NEW LIFT STATION APPROXIMATELY 40-50 FEET SOUTH OF THE CURRENT SITE ON LAND ACQUIRED FROM THE OAK RIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION. THIS NEW FACILITY WILL INCREASE PUMPING CAPACITY AND IMPROVE OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY AND RESILIENCE TO STORM EVENTS. CONCURRENTLY, THE EXISTING LIFT STATION #6 WILL BE DECOMMISSIONED, WITH SEWER LINES REROUTED TO THE NEW LIFT STATION AND UPGRADED TO MEET CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS. ADDITIONALLY, A 16-INCH FORCE MAIN WILL BE INSTALLED TO CONNECT THE NEW LIFT STATION TO LIFT STATION #19, ENHANCING OVERALL SYSTEM FLOW AND REDUCING THE POTENTIAL FOR OVERFLOWS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIFT STATION, DECOMMISSIONING OF THE EXISTING LIFT STATION #6, THE INSTALLATION OF 1,100 LINEAR FEET OF NEW DEEP SANITARY SEWER LINE, AND THE INSTALLATION OF A 16-INCH FORCE MAIN. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM'S CAPACITY, REDUCING THE RISK OF SEWAGE OVERFLOWS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. THIS WILL ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH BY ENSURING MORE RELIABLE WASTEWATER SERVICES AND IMPROVE THE AREA'S ABILITY TO WITHSTAND FLOODING AND STORM IMPACTS. THE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WILL SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, ALLOWING THE COMMUNITY TO THRIVE WHILE MINIMIZING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN, TEXAS WHO WILL EXPERIENCE IMPROVED WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT AND INCREASED PROTECTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS, FOSTERING A HEALTHIER AND MORE SUSTAINABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF SAN JUAN | $3.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA).THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR TEXAS' 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.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:TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD WILL BE ENTERING INTO FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITIES/UTILITIES AS PART OF THE CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM AND THEREFORE CONSIDERED SUBAWARDS. HOWEVER, THESE WILL BE AWARDED AS LOANS AND NOT AS SUBGRANTS.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE TO ESTABLISH AND MANAGE AN EFFECTIVE COMPREHENSIVE CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM AND TO MAINTAIN A SELF-SUSTAINING REVOLVING FUND TO IMPROVE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH FOR CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD | $3.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO EL PASO COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO SANDHILLS WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM 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 DESIGN PHASE SERVICES (PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT, GEO-TECHNICAL, SURVEY, DESIGN [30,60 AND95] AND BID PACKAGE) FOR THIS WASTEWATER PROJECT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT, PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT, GEO TECHNICAL STUDY, SURVEY, AND BIDDING PACKAGE, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO FIRST-TIME SANITARY SEWER SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,056 RESIDENTS IN EL PASO COUNTY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE RESIDENTS IN EL PASO COUNTY. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | EL PASO, COUNTY OF | $2.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE VILLAGE OF SALADO TX TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO INSTALL REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IN THE 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 WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS AND PUMP STATION UPGRADES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING: TWO NEW LIFT STATION PUMPS, A NEW CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER, NEW CLOTH DISK FILTERS, AS WELL AS PIPING AND ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED WASTEWATER TREATMENT EFFECTIVENESS AS WELL AS RESTORING THE FACILITY TO FULL OPERATIONAL CAPACITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF SALADO, TEXAS AS WELL AS THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THAT ARE AFFECTED BY THE SHARED WATERSHED. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | VILLAGE OF SALADO | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF LAMPASAS, TEXAS, TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO IMPROVE THEIR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT'S SOLIDS HANDLING CAPABILITIES 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 WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SOLIDS HANDLING FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF LAMPASAS' WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED SOLIDS DEWATERING FOR THE CITY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF LAMPASAS, TEXAS. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF LAMPASAS | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE COLONY PARK COMMUNITY WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE UTILITY SERVICES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS OF COLONY PARK AS WELL AS ADJACENT NEIGHBORHOODS BY REPLACING AND RELOCATING AGING WASTEWATER PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE WITH NEW WASTEWATER PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE TO IMPROVE WASTEWATER UTILITY CAPACITY AND REDUNDANCY. UPON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION, THE WASTEWATER PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT WILL REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON CREEKS AND WETLANDS AND ESTABLISH A WASTEWATER CONNECTION BETWEEN THE COLONY PARK COMMUNITY AND THE WALNUT CREEK WASTEWATER PLANT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE BIDDABLE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN ENGINEERING DESIGN TO REMOVE EXISTING WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE ALIGNMENT CURRENTLY LOCATED IN CREEKS, TRIBUTARIES, CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONES, AND 100-YEAR FLOOD PLAIN EN ROUTE TO THE WALNUT CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. THE PROJECT DESIGN WILL HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO WASTEWATER OVERFLOWS AND WILL IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND REDUNDANCY OF THE WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE SERVICE AREA. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE COLONY PARK COMMUNITY AND ADJACENT AREA OF NORTHEAST AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF AUSTIN | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF ALEDO, TX TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO EXPAND ITS WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE AN EXPANDED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED WASTEWATER TREATMENT EFFICIENCY, HIGHER QUALITY EFFLUENT, AND EXPANDED WASTEWATER TREATMENT CAPACITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF ALEDO, TX AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF ALEDO | $808K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF TEMPLE, TEXAS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO PROCURE BACKUP AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT 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 WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PROCURING EMERGENCY AND BACKUP EQUIPMENT FOR THEIR WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROCURING EMERGENCY PUMPING AND BYPASS EQUIPMENT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE BETTER PREPAREDNESS FOR EMERGENCY BYPASS SITUATIONS WITHIN THE CITY'S WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF TEMPLE TX. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF TEMPLE | $750K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION APPROVES FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $748,856 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS WITH IMPROVING THE WATER QUALITY OF THE GULF OF AMERICA. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO FILL DATA GAPS ON THE OCCURRENCE, BEHAVIOR, AND SOURCES OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI BAY SYSTEM, WHICH IS IMPACTED BY DISCHARGES.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE USING MACHINE LEARNING TO ANALYZE PFAS IN INFLUENT, EFFLUENT, AND SLUDGE FROM WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES (WWTFS), AND ESTUARINE WATER AND SEDIMENT SAMPLES.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE USING MACHINE LEARNING TO CONDUCT CHEMICAL FINGERPRINTING.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE HELPING IDENTIFY KEY SOURCES OF PFAS CONTAMINATION IN SUPPORT OF DATA-DRIVEN MANAGEMENT DECISIONS AIMED AT REDUCING PFAS POLLUTION AND ACHIEVING REGULATORY COMPLIANCE IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES. THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITIES IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS WILL BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED WATER QUALITY. | Texas (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | $749K | — |