Virginia drinking water contracts
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| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | 16 | $284.0M |
| ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | 10 | $5.8M |
| VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | 9 | $169.3M |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 3 | $1.2M |
| S C & A INC | 3 | $7.7M |
| ENDYNA, INC. | 1 | $12.3M |
Recent drinking water contracts in Virginia
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFFICE OF GROUND WATER AND DRINKING WATER (OGWDW) STANDARDS AND RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION (SRMD) METHOD APPROVAL AND MODIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE MONITORING METHODS UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $16K | — |
| DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRIBES AND ALASKAN NATIVE VILLAGES REGION 9 - GEOGRAPHIC AREA H SUPPORT LSLR AND EC ACTIVITIES FOR TRIBES IN REGION 9 | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ENDYNA, INC. | $12.3M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT IS TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF VOLUNTARY TESTING FOR LEAD IN DRINKING WATER AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO SAMPLE FOR LEAD IN SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES, AND MAKE AVAILABLE THE RESULTS TO THE PUBLIC. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $1.6M | — |
| OFFICE OF GROUND WATER AND DRINKING WATER (OGWDW) STANDARDS AND RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION (SRMD) DRINKING WATER LABORATORY CERTIFICATION RADIOCHEMISTRY AUDIT SUPPORT | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $1.0M | — |
| NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER RULE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND REGULATORY SUPPORT: PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $406K | — |
| AWARD OF CALL ORDER "ANALYSIS OF CLEAN WATER AND DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW INTENDED USE PLANS" | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC. | $394K | — |
| NEW TASK ORDER: DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT INCLUDING DATA ANALYSIS FOR UPDATING OF THE DRINKING WATER STANDARDS AND HEALTH ADVISORY TABLES AND PFAS LITERATURE SEARCHES AND HEALTH ADVISORIES. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $235K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE STATE ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.ACTIVITIES:THE STATE HAS SUBMITTED AN INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT . THIS IUP CONTAINS A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES, WHICH MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. SUBRECIPIENT: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 REDUCE LEAD IN DRINKING WATER BY FUNDING PROJECTS EMPHASIZING THE IDENTIFICATION AND REMOVAL OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. THE FUND MAY ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, AND PROVIDE ASSURANCE OF A CLEANER AND SAFER POTABLE WATER SUPPLY BY FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO MULTIPLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFIT THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $46.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE COUNTY OF SURRY, VIRGINIA, TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR WATER SYSTEM UPGRADES 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 NEW WELL SYSTEM THAT WILL REPLACE THE SURRY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WELL. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: A NEW GROUNDWATER WELL, PITLESS UNIT AND WELL DEVELOPMENT, GROUNDWATER WELL PUMP, THE ASSOCIATED WELL PIPING INCLUDING YARD PIPING, NEW PUMP HOUSE BUILDING, AND NEW STORAGE TANK. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE ADEQUATE WATER FLOW AND RATE TO THE SCHOOL SYSTEM (BOTH THE ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL). THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE MORE RELIABLE WATER SOURCE, INCREASING THE SUPPLY, PRESSURE, AND QUALITY FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE SURRY COUNTY ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | SURRY, COUNTY OF | $3.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW) FUNDED GRANT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS). EMERGING CONTAMINANTS REFER TO SUBSTANCES AND MICROORGANISMS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURED OR NATURALLY OCCURRING PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, OR NUCLEAR MATERIALS, WHICH ARE KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED IN THE ENVIRONMENT, THAT MAY POSE NEWLY IDENTIFIED OR RE-EMERGING RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AQUATIC LIFE, OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE SUBSTANCES, MICROORGANISMS OR MATERIALS CAN INCLUDE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATURAL OR MANUFACTURED CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES - SUCH AS THOSE IN SOME COMPOUNDS OF PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, PHARMACEUTICALS, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES, AND MICROPLASTICS.ACTIVITIES:SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THE STATE HAS SUBMITTED AN INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT . THIS IUP CONTAINS A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. SUBRECIPIENT: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. 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 IMPROVEMENTS WILL BENEFIT THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $12.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM (DWSRF). THESE FUNDS ARE FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS). THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE EMERGING CONTAMINANT-FOCUSED, PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | $11.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM (DWSRF). THESE FUNDS ARE FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS). THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA).ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE EMERGING CONTAMINANT-FOCUSED, PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | $10.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND PROVIDES 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. SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. 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:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE OUTCOME OF THIS GRANT IS CAPITALIZATION OF 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. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $7.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (VDH) TO ASSIST AN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY TO MEET AND COMPLY WITH SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT REGULATIONS. VDH WILL UTILIZE GRANT FUNDS TO ASSIST A LOCAL ENTITY WITH CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR A WATERWORKS PROJECT IN VIRGINIA. VDH HAS IDENTIFIED A COMMUNITY WATERWORKS, SCOTTLAND RIVERVIEW IN SURRY COUNTY, FOR COMPLETE REHABILITATION. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PEFORMED INCLUDE: SOURCE INSPECTION AND REHABILITATION OR REPLACEMENT OF TWO GROUND WATER WELLS; REPLACING ALL EXISTING WELL PIPING; REPLACING EXISTING HYDROPNEUMATIC STORAGE TANK AND ASSOCIATED APPURTENANCES; CONSTRUCTING A NEW WELL HOUSE; INSTALLING A SECURITY FENCING; INSTALLING AN ONSITE BACK-UP GENERATOR; REPLACING AGING GALVANIZED LINES IN THE DISTRIBUTION WITH PVC; AND INSTALLING TOTALIZING WATER METERS AT EACH CONNECTION. THE SUB-AWARD RECIPIENT, SCOTTLAND RIVERVIEW, OR ITS CONTRACTORS WILL CONDUCT ALL PROJECT ACTIVITIES. VDH WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING OVERSIGHT OF ALL PROJECT ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE PROJECT MEETS DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES, AND THAT THE SUBAWARD RECIPIENT COMPLIES WITH PERFORMANCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.SUBRECIPIENT:THE SUB-AWARD RECIPIENT, SCOTTLAND RIVERVIEW, OR ITS CONTRACTORS WILL PERFORM ALL PROJECT ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SOURCE INSPECTION AND REHABILITATION OR REPLACEMENT OF TWO GROUND WATER WELLS; REPLACING ALL EXISTING WELL PIPING; REPLACING EXISTING HYDROPNEUMATIC STORAGE TANK AND ASSOCIATED APPURTENANCES; CONSTRUCTING A NEW WELL HOUSE; INSTALLING A SECURITY FENCING; INSTALLING AN ONSITE BACK-UP GENERATOR; REPLACING AGING GALVANIZED LINES IN THE DISTRIBUTION WITH PVC; AND INSTALLING TOTALIZING WATER METERS AT EACH CONNECTION. VDH WILL MONITOR ALL ACTIVITIES FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: 1) COMPLETE REHABILITATION OF SCOTTLAND RIVERVIEW WATERWORKS, 2) ISSUANCE OF AN UPDATED OPERATIONS PERMIT UPON COMPLETION OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AND 3) AN UPDATED WATERWORKS BUSINESS OPERATIONS PLAN. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: 1) AN INCREASED NUMBER OF HOMES IN SURRY COUNTY WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RELIABLE DRINKING WATER, AND 2) INCREASED SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE WATERWORKS AND RESIDENTS AT SCOTTLAND RIVERVIEW. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF SCOTTLAND RIVERVIEW, A SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY IN SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA, LACKING ACCESS TO A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM THAT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT REGULATIONS, INCLUDING NINE HOMES THAT CURRENTLY LACK ACCESS TO A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $1.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS TO ASSIST COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION (PWSS) PROGRAM TO ADEQUATELY ENFORCE THE NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT. THIS AWARD PROVIDES INCREMENTAL FEDERAL FUNDS OF $1,200,000. FEDERAL FUNDS OF $2,207,400 ARE CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING STATE DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS THAT ARE NO LESS STRINGENT THAN THE FEDERAL REGULATIONS; MAINTAINING AN INVENTORY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; IMPLEMENTING AN ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM TO ENSURE WATER SYSTEMS COMPLY WITH ALL STATE REGULATIONS; IMPLEMENTING A LABORATORY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR SAMPLE ANALYSIS; IMPLEMENTING A PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT WATER SYSTEMS REGULARLY INFORM THEIR CONSUMERS ABOUT THE QUALITY OF THE WATER THAT THEY ARE PROVIDING; CONDUCTING ROUTINE SANITARY SURVEYS, INSPECTIONS OF NEW WATER SOURCES, AND OTHER SPECIAL SITE-VISITS; REVIEWING CONSTRUCTION PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS TO ENSURE WATER SYSTEM FACILITIES ARE UP TO THE STATE CODES; PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO WATER SYSTEMS; AND CONDUCTING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS (PFAS) ACTIVITIES LEADING TO RECOMMENDATIONS ON DRINKING WATER STANDARDS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURES AND GOVERNOR. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS AND REGULAR DATA REPORTING ON WATER SYSTEM INVENTORY, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT STATUS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION (PWSS) PROGRAM TO ADEQUATELY ENFORCE THE NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS AND THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT REQUIREMENTS. SINCE THIS GRANT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA TO PERFORM ITS AUTHORIZED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PWSS PROGRAM AND OVERSEEING PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS ACROSS THE STATE TO ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER, DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL STATE RESIDENTS AND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS THAT RECEIVE AND PROVIDE QUALITY DRINKING WATER. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $3.3M | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO DEVELOP AND VALIDATE APPROACHES FOR OBTAINING APPROVAL FOR NEW OR ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR VERY SMALL DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS. THE PROJECT ALSO AIMS TO ENSURE THAT APPROVALS CAN TRANSFER FROM STATE TO STATE WITHOUT COMPROMISING PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE RESEARCH TEAM WILL CONDUCT AN INITIAL NATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORT TO COLLECT DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS WITH TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT BEFORE DEVELOPING POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS. A RESEARCH TEAM LED BY ASDWA, INCLUDING TWO NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS, ONE UNIVERSITY AND ONE CONTRACTOR WILL COLLABORATE ON DEVELOPING AND VALIDATING MULTIPLE APPROACHES AND/OR SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES DETAILED IN THE PROJECT. DELIVERABLES INCLUDE AN ARRAY OF TOOLS TO ASSIST VERY SMALL WATER SYSTEMS, PRIVATE WELL OWNERS, STATES, AND TECHNOLOGISTS TO INCREASE INNOVATION UPTAKE FOR VERY SMALL SYSTEMS AND WELLS AND A &LDQUOANDWORKSHOP IN A BOX&RDQUOAND TRAINING FOR SYSTEMS TO UNDERSTAND THESE TOOLS AND OPPORTUNITIES. OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCED ECONOMIC COSTS AND TIMELINE OF DEPLOYING DEMONSTRATED INNOVATIVE WATER TECHNOLOGIES, AS WELL AS IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH AND REDUCED RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPLOYING DEMONSTRATED INNOVATIVE WATER TECHNOLOGIES. ASDWA&RSQUOANDS RESEARCH TEAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS WHO PROVIDE UNIQUE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE TO MEET THE ABOVE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES: WATER RESEARCH FOUNDATION (SUPERVISE INNOVATION ACTIVITIES), RURAL ASSISTANCE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (COMMUNICATION WITH COMMUNITIES AND WELL OWNERS), AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (COLLATE REGULATORY INFORMATION). | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ASSOCIATION OF STATE DRINKING WATER ADMINISTRATORS | $936K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT IS TO AN ELIGIBLE STATE OR TRIBE TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. FUNDS ARE TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD WATER QUALITY TESTING, AND ACTIVITIES FOR A STATE TO RESPOND TO A DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANT. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $691K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ACTION PROVIDES A TOTAL OF $650,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING ($618,000 FOR BASE AND $32,000 FOR MONITORING) FULLY FUNDING THIS AWARD. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON THE POTOMAC RIVER BASIN TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF ITS RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES IN THE STATE. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GRANT MANAGEMENT, ADHERENCE TO ICPRB QMP, PARTICIPATION IN AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTER-AGENCY INITIATIVES, TECHNICAL MEMOS, OPERATIONAL MODELS, TECHNICAL STUDIES, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. THERE ARE SEVEN MAJOR TASKS THAT ICPRB WILL BE SUPPORTING INCLUDING 1) ENCOURAGE COORDINATION AND LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS POTOMAC RIVER ISSUES; 2) INTEGRATE WATER QUALITY AND SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAMS; 3) ASSIST POTOMAC JURISDICTIONS' MONITORING STRATEGIES; 4) EVALUATE POTOMAC RIVER ECOSYSTEM HEALTH; 5) PROVIDE TMDL SUPPORT FOR BASIN STATES; 6) PROMOTE STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT AND 7) DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON LAND-WATER NEXUSSUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO THE ICPRB COMMISSION AND SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA REGION 3, MEMO OF ACTIVITIES, UPDATED WQ DATA INVENTORY CONTENTS, DATA ANALYSIS AND PRODUCTS, AS REQUESTED, TECH MEMOS, COLLABORATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF POTOMAC TAILWATER AND FRESHWATER MUSSELS, ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES NORTH BRANCH STAKEHOLDER MEETING, WORKSHOP, AND/OR MULTIAGENCY WORK GROUP, AND UPDATED ONLINE DATA VISUALIZATION AND INCLUSION OF DELAWARE IN THE PRIORITIZATION LAYER. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE ENHANCED INTERSTATE MANAGEMENT FOR WATER QUALITY RESTORATION AND PROTECTION, INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF KEY BIOLOGICAL POPULATIONS IN THE POTOMAC MAINSTEM, ENHANCED PROFICIENCY IN SPILL RESPONSE, ENHANCED ASSESSMENTS OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM HEALTH, IMPROVED TOOLS FOR TMDL DEVELOPMENT, A PUBLIC THAT IS MORE INFORMED ABOUT AND ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN PROTECTING THE POTOMAC BASIN'S WATER RESOURCES, AND IMPROVED PROTECTION OF DRINKING WATER SOURCES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE POTOMAC RIVER BASIN. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON THE POTOMAC RIVER BASIN | $650K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDS TO VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (VDH) TO ASSIST PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN SMALL, UNDERSERVED AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES MEET AND COMPLY WITH SDWA DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS BY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR DRINKING WATER PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES. VDH WILL USE THE FUNDING TO IDENTIFY HOMEOWNERS THAT CURRENTLY HAVE MISSING OR INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES AND THEN REPAIR AND/OR INSTALL PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELLS OR DESIGN, PERMIT AND CONNECT TO PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SOLICITATION AND REVIEW OF REQUESTS FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES OR CONNECTION TO PUBLIC WATER. VDH WILL IDENTIFY 15-25 HOMEOWNERS WITH INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES THAT MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. VDH WILL THEN WORK WITH LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND/OR WATER AUTHORITIES TO DESIGN REPAIR/REPLACEMENTS OR PUBLIC CONNECTIONS FOR THESE SYSTEMS AND TO PERMIT REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES AND ABANDONMENT OF DRILLED OR BORED WELLS. SUBRECIPIENT:VDH WILL ENTER INTO SUB-AGREEMENTS/SUBAWARDS WITH SUBRECIPIENTS INCLUDING PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND NON-PROFITS WHO ALL HAVE EXPERIENCING ADMINISTERING WELL REPAIR/REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS AND WORKING WITH UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY MEMBERS/CITIZENS. EXAMPLES OF LOCAL PARTNERS CAN INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO SOUTHEAST REGIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, INC (SERCAP), PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSIONS, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS (E.G., WELLS); INSPECTIONS OF WELLS AND CONNECTIONS TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS, INCLUDING WATER LINE EXTENSIONS AND ENGINEERING STUDIES; AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS WITH ACCESS TO ADEQUATE AND SAFE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SERVICES IN UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; AND AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF VIRGINIANS WITH ACCESS TO CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER. OUTCOMES INCLUDE A REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SOURCES AND IMPROVEMENT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SOURCES. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, SMALLER AND /OR RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH WATER-RELATED CHALLENGES. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | $638K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE JAMES CITY SERVICE AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR TOANO WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. THIS ACTION PROVIDES INCREMENTAL FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,235,078. FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,254,922 ARE CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO DRINKING WATER AND SEWER CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS AND NEW WATER METERS. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REPLACING APPROXIMATELY 3,300 LINEAR FEET OF WATER MAINS AND SERVICE LINES, ABANDONING OLD WATER MAINS, AND INSTALLING NEW WATER METERS AND FIRE HYDRANTS. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE COMPLETING THE SEWER PROJECT DESIGN AND REPLACING APPROXIMATELY 3,200 FEET OF SANITARY SEWER PIPES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPAIRING AND REPLACING AGING WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE IMPROVED DRINKING WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM RELIABILITY, REDUCED INFILTRATION OF SEWER WATER, AND IMPROVED FIRE PROTECTION CAPACITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF TOANO, JAMES CITY COUNTY, VA. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | JAMES CITY SERVICE AUTHORITY | $1.2M | — |
| UPDATE OF SAFEWATER CBX DRINKING WATER COST AND BENEFIT ESTIMATION TOOL | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $185K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO YORK COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR THE WHITES-FAULKNER SEWER EXTENSION 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 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR A SUBMERSIBLE PUMPING STATION, A GRAVITY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND A FORCE MAIN, IN ADDITION TO EQUIPMENT PURCHASES THAT INCLUDE A GENERATOR, AN AEROBIC TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND A CONTROL SYSTEM. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE A SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION THAT WILL DECOMMISSION 103 SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND 14 GRINDER PUMPS AND REPLACE THEIR FUNCTIONS WITH A GRAVITY SEWER. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A REDUCTION OF SEWAGE IN THE ADJACENT DRINKING WATER SOURCE OF HARWOOD MILLS RESERVOIR AND IMPROVED WATER QUALITY FOR THE REGION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE 88 RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND 15 COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN YORK COUNTY THAT WILL CONNECT TO THE NEWLY-INSTALLED SANITARY SEWER, AND THE CUSTOMERS IN THE REGION THAT RELY ON THE HARWOOD MILLS RESERVOIR FOR THEIR DRINKING WATER SOURCE. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | YORK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (VDH) OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (OEHS) TO ASSIST UNDERSERVED, SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO MEET AND COMPLY WITH SDWA DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS. VDH WILL USE FUNDING TO ADDRESS INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES BY PROVIDING REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELLS AND ABANDONMENT OF INADEQUATE DRINKING WATER WELLS AND TO DESIGN, PERMIT AND CONNECT HOMES WITH INADEQUATE DRINKING WATER TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IDENTIFYING COMMUNITIES AND HOMEOWNERS THAT MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA; EVALUATING CURRENT PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES ON AN INDIVIDUAL HOME BASIS AND DEVELOP DESIGNS AND PERMITS THAT PROVIDE A FULLY COMPLIANT PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELL; WHERE PUBLIC DRINKING WATER IS AVAILABLE, WORKING WITH VDH OFFICE OF DRINKING WATER TO DETERMINE BEST OPTIONS; ENGAGING LOCAL PARTNERS WITH EXPERTISE TO COMPLETE BIDDING AND PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES; AND ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM IN COMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT EPA AND VIRGINIA REGULATIONS AND POLICIES. SUBRECIPIENT:VDH OEHS WILL MAKE SUBAWARDS TO LOCAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHO WILL OVERSEE A BID PROCESS AND ADMINISTER LOCAL WELL PROJECTS. OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE 15 INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SOURCES REPAIRED OR REPLACED WITH NEW WELLS; 15 INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELLS PROPERLY PLUGGED AND ABANDONED WHEN REPLACEMENT WELLS ARE DRILLED; ISSUANCE OF RECORD OF INSPECTIONS FOR 15 WELLS INSTALLED PER PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELL REGULATIONS; 11 INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SOURCES REPLACED THROUGH CONNECTION TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; 3 WATER LINE EXTENSIONS COMPLETED TO CONNECT HOMES TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS; AND 3 ENGINEERING STUDIES COMPLETED TO EXPAND DRINKING WATER ACCESS TO UNDERSERVED HOMES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE 78 VIRGINIANS GAINING ACCESS TO CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER AND REDUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 26 INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SOURCES. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE 78 RESIDENTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA CURRENTLY BEING SERVED BY INADEQUATE PRIVATE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | $842K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA).ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR DWSRF-ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE LEAD SERVICE LINE PROJECTS AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE LEAD SERVICE LINE-RELATED TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | $49.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (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. SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA): SECTION 1452 AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PL 117-58 AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. 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 MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY THE SET-ASIDES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: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. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $48.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS ARE GOING TO VIRGINIA TECH AND MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR VARIOUS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FUNDED UNDER THE 15% SET-ASIDE.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 COMMONWEALTH. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | $35.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA).ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS ARE TO VIRGINIA TECH AND MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BOTH STATE FUNDED SCHOOLS) FOR VARIOUS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING CLASSES. COMPLETE LIST OF COURSES AND DESCRIPTIONS CAN BE FOUND IN THE WORKPLAN. VIRGINIA TECH WILL GET A TOTAL OF $637,500 AND MECC WILL GET $100,000OUTCOMES: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 COMMONWEALTH. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | $32.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. 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:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.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. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $29.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS, AUTHORIZED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58) (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL)), TO CAPITALIZE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S (VDH) 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 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:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.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 ACCRUE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $29.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA)/BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA TO IMPLEMENT RESOURCES AND PRIORITIES TO HELP ADDRESS PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AND EMERGING CONTAMINANT CHALLENGES; TARGET RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES MOST IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO COMMUNITY IS LEFT BEHIND WITH UNSAFE, INADEQUATE WATER; AND ADVANCE THE PRIORITIES OF EQUITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO RESEARCH AND TESTING; PLANNING AND DESIGN; TREATMENT; SOURCE WATER ACTIVITIES; 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.SUBRECIPIENT:A VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY WILL RECEIVE FUNDING TO CONDUCT A LITERATURE REVIEW TO DETERMINE THE CURRENT STATE OF SCIENCE OF TOXICOLOGY AND REGULATOR STATUS FOR HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM AND 1,4-DIOXANE. FUNDING WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO A VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY TO DEVELOP TRAINING AND OUTREACH MATERIALS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDERS. TOWN OF PURCELLVILLE WILL RECEIVE FUNDING TO ADDRESS PFAS CONTAMINATION AT ITS MOUNTAIN VIEW GROUNDWATER TREATMENT PLANT, WHICH DRAWS WATER FROM A SINGLE WELL. THREE MAJOR TASKS WILL BE CONDUCTED. TASK 1 IS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE PRESENCE AND VARIABILITY OF PFAS IN THE WATER SYSTEM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (A) SAMPLING FOR PFAS AT UP TO TEN WELLS AND FIVE ENTRY POINTS EVERY OTHER MONTH, FOR 12 MONTHS. THIS INCLUDES BOTH ACTIVE AND INACTIVE WELLS WHICH COULD BE AN ALTERNATE WATER SOURCE. UP TO TWO SAMPLE WILL BE COLLECTED PER SAMPLING DAY, ONE AT THE BEGINNING AND ONE AT THE END OF THE DAY. THIS WILL INFORM DAILY AND SEASONAL VARIABILITY IN PFAS CONCENTRATIONS AT THE WATER SYSTEM; (B) YIELD AND WATER QUALITY TESTING AT INACTIVE WELLS PWB-3A AND PWB-6F FOR POTENTIAL APPROVAL AS SOURCES; (C) DESKTOP EVALUATION FOR POTENTIAL LEGACY AND CURRENT CONTAMINATION SOURCES IN THE VICINITY OF THE TOWN'S WELLS AND PERIODIC COLLECTION OF STORMWATER SAMPLES FROM A DRAINAGE THAT LEADS FROM AN INDUSTRIAL PARK TOWARD SOME OF THE TOWN'S WELLS. TASK 2 WILL INVOLVE INFORMATION COLLECTION, OPTION EVALUATION, CALCULATIONS, PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT FOR PFAS TREATMENT AT THE MOUNTAIN VIEW GROUNDWATER TREATMENT PLANT. DUE TO SPACE LIMITATION WITHIN THE FACILITY, ADDITION OF TREATMENT FOR PFAS MAY NOT BE FEASIBLE. TREATMENT EXTERNAL TO THE BUILDING WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED THAT WILL ENABLE THE MOUNTAIN VIEW WELL TO CONTINUE TO SERVE AS AN EMERGENCY/BACKUP SOURCE. TASK 3 WILL EVALUATE FINDINGS FROM TASK 1 AND 2 TO DETERMINE WHETHER DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALTERNATE GROUNDWATER SOURCE WOULD BE MORE APPROPRIATE. IF SO, A NEW FUTURE SHORT HILL WELLS GROUNDWATER TREATMENT PLANT WILL BE DESIGNED TO REPLACE THE MOUNTAIN VIEW SOURCE. POTENTIAL WELLS THAT CAN BE TAPPED INTO FOR THE NEW TREATMENT PLANT WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM TASK 1. IF FUNDED, HENRICO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (DPU) IS PROPOSING TO: 1) INSTALL APPROXIMATELY 980 LINEAR FEET (LF) OF 16-INCH DIAMETER WATER MAIN ALONG WILLIAMSBURG ROAD, TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN THE EXISTING 16-INCH DIAMETER WATER MAIN, INCLUDING A LATERAL TO SERVE BUBBA'S; 2) INSTALL A CONNECTION TO A NEARBY WATER SYSTEM ALONG KLOCKNER DRIVE TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND RELIABILITY; AND 3) INSTALL A 8-INCH WATER MAIN ALONG CHAPMAN LANE, INCLUDING THREE (3) SERVICE CONNECTIONS, TO SERVE 4900, 4902, AND 4906 CHAPMAN LANE WITH A FIRE HYDRANT FOR FIRE PROTECTION. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE INTENDED TO BE DESIGNED, BID, AND CONSTRUCTED AS ONE PROJECT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE A LIST OF WATERWORKS MEETING SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED CRITERIA; MONITORING OF PFAS, HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM, AND 1,4-DIOXANE; LITERATURE REVIEW; MAPS AND TABLES; OUTREACH MATERIALS; PUBLIC OUTREACH, TRAININ | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $27.2M | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT&RSQUOANDS 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. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $18.1M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO RECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $18.0M | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING TO RECIPIENTS FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $18.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO COUNTY OF PRINCE GEORGE, VIRGINIA, TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO EXTEND ITS CENTRAL WATER LINE 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 INSTALLATION OF A LINEAR DRINKING WATER LINE SUPPLY CONNECTION WHICH BEGINS AT THE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION ON SANDY RIDGE ROAD AND TRAVERSES EAST AND NORTHWARD ALONG SANDY RIDGE ROAD, RUFFIN ROAD, ROUTE 10, JORDAN POINT ROAD, AND BEAVER CASTLE ROAD TO THE EAGLE PRESERVE ON JORDAN POINT ROAD AND THE BEECHWOOD MANOR SUBDIVISION ON BEAVER CASTLE ROAD, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 5.25 MILES. THESE WELLS ARE SUPPLIED BY THE POTOMAC AQUIFER IN THE EASTERN VIRGINIA GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA AT THE WESTERNMOST REACH AND SHALLOWEST PORTION OF THE AQUIFER. THIS LIMITS THE SUPPLY CAPACITY AVAILABLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. THE COUNTY OF PRINCE GEORGE CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM IS SUPPLIED BY WATER PURCHASED FROM THE APPOMATTOX RIVER WATER AUTHORITY (ARWA), OF WHICH COUNTY OF PRINCE GEORGE IS A MEMBER COMMUNITY. ARWA OPERATES A SURFACE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY WITHDRAWING WATER FROM LAKE CHESDIN, A RESERVOIR ON THE APPOMATTOX RIVER. A NEW WATERLINE WILL BE EXTENDED FROM THE CURRENT CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM OUT TO THE AREAS CURRENTLY SERVED BY THE AGING GROUNDWATER WELL SYSTEMS THAT WILL ALLOW THE DECOMMISSION THE OLD WELL SYSTEMS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 20,000 LINEAR FEET OF 12' WATERLINE ALONG SANDY RIDGE ROAD, RUFFIN ROAD, AND JAMES RIVER DRIVE AND 5,000 LINEAR FEET OF 8' WATERLINE ALONG JORDAN POINT ROAD AND BEAVE CASTLE ROAD, WITH ALL ASSOCIATED APPURTENANCES. INCLUDED WITH THE PROJECT ARE TWO MAIN LINE PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES TO REGULATE THE PRESSURES IN THE EXISTING SUBDIVISIONS TO CLOSELY MATCH THE PRESSURES THAT ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCED WITH THE WELL SYSTEMS. THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO DECOMMISSIONING OF TWO WELL SYSTEMS THAT CURRENTLY WITHDRAW WATER FROM THE STRESSED POTOMAC AQUIFER, TO HELP WITH RECOVERY/STABILIZATION OF THE AQUIFER AND POSSIBLE REDUCE LAND SUBSIDENCE FOR THE CITIZENS OF BEECHWOOD MANOR, JORDON-ON-THE-JAMES, EAGLE PRESERVE, AND CHAPPELL CREEK SUBDIVISIONS WHICH ARE CURRENTLY SERVED BY AN AGING GROUNDWATER WELL SYSTEMS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE CITIZENS OF COUNTY OF PRINCE GEORGE ESPECIALLY THE MEADOWS AND BEECHWOOD MANOR SUBDIVISIONS. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | COUNTY OF PRINCE GEORGE | $3.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE UPPER MATTAPONI INDIAN TRIBE TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF ITS RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES ON TRIBAL LANDS. THIS AWARD PROVIDES $27,256 OF FEDERAL FUNDS; $40,884 IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: DEVELOPING A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM PLAN (QAPRP) FOR THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM; SAMPLING AND MONITORING TRIBAL WATERS; PROTECTING DRINKING WATER AND AQUATIC RESOURCES; INVESTIGATING DESIGNATED USES; AND ENGAGING TRIBAL CITIZENS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A WATER RESOURCES DATASET, AN EPA-APPROVED QAPRP, OUTREACH EVENTS, POLLUTION MITIGATION, AND POTENTIALLY RESTORED HABITATS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE CITIZENS OF THE UPPER MATTAPONI TRIBE. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | UPPER MATTAPONI INDIAN TRIBE | $109K | — |
| AWARD OF TITLED TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE PFAS NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATION. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $769K | — |
| R425 - ESTIMATING BENEFITS FROM REDUCING PFAS WITH DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $222K | — |
| DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRIBES AND ALASKAN NATIVE VILLAGES REGION 10 - GEOGRAPHIC AREA I SUPPORT LSLR AND EC ACTIVITIES FOR TRIBES IN REGION 10 | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | S C & A INC | $100K | — |
| SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND OTHER ECONOMICS SUPPORT | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $240K | — |
| R499 - FY26 OUTREACH TO WATER SECTOR AND SDWA 1433 SUPPORT-TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO PROTECT AND SECURE DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $196K | — |
| R425 NEW CALL ORDER FOR UPDATE OF SAFEWATER CBX DRINKING WATER COST AND BENEFIT ESTIMATION TOOL | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $155K | — |
| DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRIBES AND ALASKAN NATIVE VILLAGES REGION 5 - GEOGRAPHIC AREA D SUPPORT LSLR AND EC ACTIVITIES FOR TRIBES IN REGION 5 | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | S C & A INC | $4.7M | — |
| DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRIBES AND ALASKAN NATIVE VILLAGES REGIONS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 - GEOGRAPHIC AREA A SUPPORT LSLR AND EC ACTIVITIES FOR TRIBES IN REGIONS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | S C & A INC | $2.9M | — |
| PSC R499 - SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, DATA ANALYSIS, AND DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT THE EVALUATION OF HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS AND DERIVATION OF HEALTH-BASED VALUES FOR DRINKING WATER CONTAMINANTS COST-PLUS FIXED-FEE TASK ORDER (12-MONTH BASE PERIOD AND | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $1.8M | — |
| AWARD OF NEW TASK ORDER - CPFF (12 MONTH BASE PERIOD AND 12 MONTH OPTION PERIOD). SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, DATA ANALYSIS, AND DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS INFORMATION FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER TO SUPPORT STATES AND COMMUNI | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $1.2M | — |
| ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND REGULATORY SUPPORT FOR THE FINAL NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATION FOR PER-AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | ICF INCORPORATED, L.L.C. | $595K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA). ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | $15.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA TO IMPLEMENT RESOURCES AND PRIORITIES TO HELP ADDRESS PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AND EMERGING CONTAMINANT CHALLENGES AND TARGET RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES MOST IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO COMMUNITY IS LEFT BEHIND WITH UNSAFE, INADEQUATE WATER. 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. VIRGINIA WILL USE VARIOUS VENUES (SUCH AS ANNUAL WEBINAR, WEBSITE POSTING AND DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH REGULATED COMMUNITIES) TO SOLICIT AND FUND ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS BASED ON ESTABLISHED CRITERIA TO ADDRESS PFAS CONTAMINATION IN DRINKING WATER. GRANTS WILL BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS INCLUDING COMMUNITIES, TOWNS, COUNTIES, SERVICE AUTHORITIES AND SUBDIVISIONS. VIRGINIA WILL DEVELOP AND SUBMIT TO EPA A LIST OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED WITH THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTION WILL ADVANCE PILLAR 1: CLEAN AIR, LAND, AND WATER FOR EVERY AMERICAN, AND PILLAR 3: PERMITTING REFORM, COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM, AND CROSS-AGENCY PARTNERSHIP. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RESEARCH AND TESTING; PLANNING AND DESIGN TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; TREATMENT OF EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; SOURCE WATER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; STORAGE; WATER SYSTEM RESTRUCTURING; PROVIDING HOUSEHOLDS ACCESS TO DRINKING WATER SERVICES; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; OUTREACH AND EDUCATION; AND WORKFORCE OR TRAINING SUPPORT TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN ADDRESSING EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. SUBRECIPIENT:VDH WILL PROVIDE GRANTS TO OWNERS OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS INCLUDING COMMUNITIES, TOWNS, COUNTIES, AND SERVICE AUTHORITIES. SPECIFIC PROJECTS WILL BE IDENTIFIED AND SUBMITTED TO EPA. OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PRESENTATIONS OF THE EC-SDC PROGRAM AT WEBINARS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEETINGS, AND PROGRAM INFORMATION POSTING AT VDH WEBSITE; EVALUATION OF PROJECT APPLICATIONS BY COLLABORATING WITH THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM; ISSUANCE OF SUBAWARDS TO ELIGIBLE PROJECTS; AND PROJECT STATUS REPORTS DOCUMENTING PROGRESS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE GREATER AWARENESS OF EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN VIRGINIA; STAKEHOLDERS' AWARENESS AND ACTIONS TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS; NUMBER OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FUNDED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER; REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF WATER SYSTEMS SERVING SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE ELEVATED LEVELS OF PFAS OR OTHER EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE ALL COMMONWEALTH RESIDENTS AND OCCUPANTS, BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH | $13.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE RECIPIENT ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.ACTIVITIES:THE BULK OF THE SRF WILL BE USED FOR LOANS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, FIXING LEAKY OR OLD PIPES (WATER DISTRIBUTION), IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.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 FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $11.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 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 FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS). EMERGING CONTAMINANTS REFER TO SUBSTANCES AND MICROORGANISMS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURED OR NATURALLY OCCURRING PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, OR NUCLEAR MATERIALS, WHICH ARE KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED IN THE ENVIRONMENT, THAT MAY POSE NEWLY IDENTIFIED OR RE-EMERGING RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AQUATIC LIFE, OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE SUBSTANCES, MICROORGANISMS OR MATERIALS CAN INCLUDE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATURAL OR MANUFACTURED CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES - SUCH AS THOSE IN SOME COMPOUNDS OF PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, PHARMACEUTICALS, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES, AND MICROPLASTICS.ACTIVITIES:SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THE STATE HAS SUBMITTED AN INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT. THIS IUP CONTAINS A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES.SUBRECIPIENT: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. THE FUND CAN BE USED FOR ELIGIBLE SET-ASIDE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PFAS AND OTHER EMERGING CONTAMINANTS. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE. | Virginia (EPA federal awards) | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | $10.8M | — |