Washington drinking water contracts
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| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | 18 | $259.0M |
| TOWN OF HARRAH | 1 | $2.0M |
| QUILEUTE INDIAN TRIBE OF THE QUILEUTE INDIAN RESERVATION | 1 | $1.5M |
| CITY OF REDMOND | 1 | $960K |
| TOWN OF MATTAWA | 1 | $880K |
| SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY | 1 | $600K |
Recent drinking water contracts in Washington
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
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| 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:ALL DWSRF FUNDING ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED AS LOANS. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE EMERGING CONTAMINANT-FOCUSED, PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $18.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT: SECTION 1452 INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PL 117-58. 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:THE FULL AMOUNT LISTED IN E.9.A IS ALLOCATED TO THE 'OTHER' BUDGET CATEGORY AND WILL BE ISSUED AS LOANS.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PFAS. THE FUND CAN 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. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $17.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF HARRAH IN WASHINGTON TO IMPLEMENT ITS DRINKING WATER WELL PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WELL, TO INCLUDE A WELL BUILDING, PIPING, A BACK-UP GENERATOR, FENCING, AND LIGHTING. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE A NEW WELL, WELL BUILDING, PIPING, A BACK-UP GENERATOR, FENCING, AND LIGHTING. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE A MORE RELIABLE AND RESILIENT POTABLE WATER SYSTEM WITH LESS INTERRUPTIONS TO THE PUBLIC, SUPERIOR WATER QUALITY, AND SUFFICIENT FIRE PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE TOWN OF HARRAH. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF HARRAH | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE QUILEUTE NATION (AKA 'QUILEUTE TRIBE') TO IMPLEMENT ITS MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE QUILEUTE TRIBE'S RELOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE TSUNAMI AND FLOOD HAZARD ZONES. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 190,000 GALLON WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR AND A 20 X 20 FT. 4-PUMP BOOSTER STATION. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF 1,000 FT. OF 12-INCH WATER MAIN AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE THE WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR, WATER MAIN, BOOSTER STATION, AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE QUILEUTE TRIBE TO RELOCATE THEIR TRIBE OUT OF THE TSUNAMI AND FLOOD HAZARD ZONES TO HIGHER GROUND. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE QUILEUTE TRIBE AS IT WILL DIRECTLY MITIGATE AGAINST RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH. THE NEW SYSTEM ALSO REDUCES THE POTENTIAL FOR SYSTEM LOSS AND IMPROVES SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BY OPTIMIZED WATER FLOW, WHICH CONSERVES WATER RESOURCES. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | QUILEUTE INDIAN TRIBE OF THE QUILEUTE INDIAN RESERVATION | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA): SECTION 1452 AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) PL 117-58 AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE STATE ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.ACTIVITIES:THE STATE HAS SUBMITTED AN INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE IDENTIFICATION, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND REPLACEMENT OF LEAD SERVICE LINES. THIS IUP CONTAINS A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY THE SET-ASIDES. SUBRECIPIENT: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. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $1.3M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WDOH) TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO SMALL, UNDERSERVED AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (SUDC). FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL WORK TO IMPROVE WATER DELIVERIES TO SEVERAL HOMES SERVED BY THREE WELLS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SALT-WATER INTRUSION. ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE DESIGN OF A WATER MAIN EXTENSION AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS, COMPLETION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, COMPLETION OF CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL REVIEW, INSTALLATION OF A WATER MAIN AND FIRE HYDRANTS, INSTALLATION OF FIVE SERVICE CONNECTIONS, AND DECOMMISSIONING OF THE THREE EXISTING CONTAMINATED WELLS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE DELIVERABLES OF THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDE THE CONSOLIDATION OF A SMALL COMMUNITY STRUGGLING WITH SALT-WATER INTRUSION IN ITS EXISTING WATER SOURCE TO CONNECT IT TO A LOCAL TRIBE'S EXISTING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, THE CURRENTLY CONTAMINATED WELLS WOULD THEN BE DECOMMISSIONED. THE DIRECT BENEFICIARY OF THIS AGREEMENT IS A SMALL COMMUNITY WITHIN THE SWINOMISH TRIBAL AREA. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $1.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF REDMOND IN WASHINGTON TO IMPLEMENT ITS ASBESTOS CONCRETE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PRECONSTRUCTION ACTIONS TO INCLUDE PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR AN ASBESTOS CONCRETE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS, PLANS, COST ESTIMATES, DESIGN REPORTS, SPECIFICATIONS, SCHEDULE, AND COST ESTIMATES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED DRINKING WATER RELIABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE, REDUCED RISK OF WATER LOSS, LEAKS AND CONTAMINATION, AND ENHANCED WATER CONSERVATION AND SYSTEM EFFICIENCY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF CITY OF REDMOND. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF REDMOND | $960K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CITY OF MATTAWA IN WASHINGTON TO IMPLEMENT PHASE 1 (INITIAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING) FOR THEIR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DESIGN FOR DRILLING A NEW WELL, HYDROGEOLOGICAL TESTING AND BID SPECIFICATIONS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE A CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES, FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND ANY REQUIRED CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW DOCUMENTATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INITIAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WELL WHICH WILL PROVIDE RELIABLE WATER SERVICE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE CITY OF MATTAWA. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF MATTAWA | $880K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WA DOH) TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DRINKING WATER PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO SMALL, UNDERSERVED AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES (SUDC). FUNDS WILL BE USED TO CARRY OUT PROJECT ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL INCLUDE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN SMALL, UNDERSERVED, AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. SPECIFICALLY, WA DOH WILL UTILIZE THIS GRANT FUNDING TO ASSIST PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN THE LOWER YAKIMA GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS THAT WILL CONSOLIDATE PROPERTIES CURRENTLY RECEIVING WATER FROM WELLS EXPERIENCING HIGH NITRATE CONCENTRATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE ONE OR MORE SUBGRANT AWARDS TO CARRY OUT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES NEEDED FOR PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN THE LOWER YAKIMA GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) PROGRAM.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGNS, ASSOCIATED PERMITS, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LOWER YAKIMA GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA AND THE DECOMMISSION OF SEVERAL CONTAMINATED WELLS CURRENTLY SERVING THE COMMUNITY. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A SAFER AND MORE RELIABLE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE LOWER YAKIMA GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA AND THE GREATER ENVIRONMENT. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $787K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY TO ASSIST UNDERSERVED AND SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES WITH INCREASING DRINKING WATER SYSTEM RESILIENCE TO NATURAL HAZARDS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR A INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT SUPPORTS A COORDINATED APPROACH TO MANAGING WATER SUPPLY, WASTEWATER, SOURCE WATER, AND STORMWATER. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE IMPROVED RESILIENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS, AN INCREASED NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS THROUGH DRINKING WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES, INCREASED WATER EFFICIENCY, AND IMPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THROUGH LONG-TERM DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE MAINTENANCE OF A DRINKING WATER PROGRAM THAT INCREASES THE RESILIENCE OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS TO NATURAL HAZARDS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY, A DISADVANTAGED TRIBAL COMMUNITY. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY | $600K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF WAITSBURG TO ASSIST UNDERSERVED AND SMALL OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES WITH INCREASING DRINKING WATER SYSTEM RESILIENCE TO NATURAL HAZARDS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 11,000 FEET OF WATERLINES THAT ARE FAULTY, DON'T MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND ARE ALONG DEAD-END LINES THAT RESULT IN WATER QUALITY ISSUES. THESE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WILL ALSO INCREASE THE RESILIENCE OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS TO NATURAL HAZARDS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 11,0000 LINEAR FEET OF FAILING GALVANIZED STEEL SERVICE LINES WITH HIGH-DENSITY PVC SERVICE LINES THAT WILL BE MORE RESISTANT TO NATURAL DISASTERS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF DRINKING WATER SERVICE LINES TO INCREASE THE RESILIENCE OF DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS TO NATURAL HAZARDS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF WAITSBURG, A SMALL RURAL FARMING COMMUNITY CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 1,300 PEOPLE. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF WAITSBURG | $570K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON 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. THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WILL CONTINUE ITS SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM TO PREVENT, REDUCE, AND ELIMINATE POLLUTION AND TO ENCOURAGE PRACTICES THAT ENSURE A RELIABLE SUPPLY OF GROUNDWATER. ACTIVITIES:THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) WILL WORK WITH PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM OPERATORS, COMMUNITIES, OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS, AND OTHERS TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL THREAT OF CONTAMINATION AND SUPPLY DECLINE OF SOURCE WATERS SERVING DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS. DOH WILL USE THIS FUNDING FOR SEVERAL PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS BOTH WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY CONCERNS, WORKING WITH REGIONAL PARTNERS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND ACTIVITIES AND POLICIES THAT INFLUENCE WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY CHANGES. THE FOCUS OF THIS YEAR'S ACTIVITIES ARE TO DEMONSTRATE SUCCESSFUL METHODS TO ADDRESS COMMON WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY ISSUES. THIS YEAR'S PROJECTS IDENTIFY OR REESTABLISH KEY PARTNERSHIPS, PROVIDE EXAMPLE REGIONAL MODELING AND SAMPLING PROJECTS, ENHANCE PRIORITY AREA MAPPING, AND IDENTIFY METHODS FOR EVALUATING WATER QUANTITY CHANGES. CORE PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE INFORMING WATER QUALITY CRITERIA FOR THE DESIGNATED USE OF DRINKING WATER, PROVIDING DATA ABOUT REGULATED AND UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS, IDENTIFYING AREAS OF INCREASED CONCERN, AND EMPHASIZING PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY CHALLENGES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THIS YEAR'S PROJECTS IDENTIFY OR REESTABLISH KEY PARTNERSHIPS, PROVIDE EXAMPLE REGIONAL MODELING AND SAMPLING PROJECTS, ENHANCE PRIORITY AREA MAPPING, AND IDENTIFY METHODS FOR EVALUATING WATER QUANTITY CHANGES. THIS YEAR'S ACTIVITIES WILL BUILD ON PREVIOUS YEARS' WORK WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENTS OF ECOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE TO REDUCE IMPACTS OF ELEVATED NITRATES AND PESTICIDES AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER SOURCES, IMPROVE WATER QUANTITY DATA FOR SMALL SYSTEMS LIKELY TO IMPACTED BY DROUGHT, AND ENHANCE WATER PROTECTION THROUGH IMPROVED MAPPING OF CRITICAL AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS AND OTHER GROUND WATER PROTECTION AREAS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $508K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON 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:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE PROVIDING TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND PROJECT BASED SUPPORT TO PROTECT GROUNDWATER SOURCES USED FOR PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ENCOMPASS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE DATA AND MAPPING TOOLS, COLLABORATE WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF SOURCE WATER PROTECTION EFFORTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE UPDATED DELINEATIONS OF WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREAS, IDENTIFICATION OF ABANDONED OR HIGH RISK PRIVATE WELLS, IMPROVED GROUNDWATER DATA, AND RESOURCES ON SOURCE WATER. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CONTAMINATION RISKS, REDUCED THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH, AND IMPROVED LOCAL PLANNING AND REGULATORY DECISION MAKING. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $495K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON TO IMPLEMENT A WATER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION OF PHASE ONE OF THE CITY'S PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PRE-DESIGN WATER QUALITY TESTING, DESIGN, AND STUDIES NECESSARY TO PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION PHASE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE WATER QUALITY SAMPLING RESULTS, THE DESIGN OF A TREATMENT SYSTEM TO ADDRESS PFAS CONTAMINATION, AND ASSOCIATED STUDIES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE FINAL DESIGN OF A PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEM WHICH WILL ADDRESS DRINKING WATER QUALITY ISSUES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF AIRWAY HEIGHTS | $353K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT #1 OF WAHKIAKUM COUNTY, WASHINGTON TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR THE PUGET ISLAND WATER SYSTEM MAINLINE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF TWO PORTIONS OF WATER MAINLINES (APPROXIMATELY 6,000 LINEAR FEET) WITHIN THE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT WILL LOOP FEED LINES THAT ARE CURRENTLY DEAD-ENDED.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE IS THE INSTALLATION OF TWO PORTIONS OF WATER MAINLINE, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT IS MORE FLEXIBLE, RELIABLE, AND RESILIENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF PUGET ISLAND, WASHINGTON. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | WAHKIAKUM COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | $261K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE (NWIC) WILL CREATE A TRIBAL DRINKING WATER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM WITH THE OVERALL GOAL TO DEVELOP A WORKFORCE THAT HAS CONNECTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVED AND TO SPECIFICALLY EMPOWER TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. NWIC'S PROPOSED PROJECT WILL DEVELOP A DRINKING WATER TRAINING CURRICULUM EMBEDDED WITHIN A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:THE NWIC WATER CERTIFICATION PROJECT WILL ESTABLISH AND DELIVER A CURRICULUM AND SUPPLY A CLASS WITH THE TOOLS AND LEARNING MATERIALS THAT LEADS STUDENTS TO A CERTIFICATION IN WATERWORKS OPERATOR CERTIFICATION FOR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A FEASIBILITY STUDY, COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS, AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OVER A TWO-YEAR PROJECT TIMELINE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE A FEASIBILITY STUDY OUTLINING STUDENT AND COMMUNITY NEEDS AND INTEREST, DEVELOPMENT OF A DRINKING WATER TRAINING CURRICULUM INCLUDING CLASSROOM LESSON PLANS, A LAB HANDBOOK, INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS AND PRESENTATIONS, AND REGULAR SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE PROJECT ARE FOR STUDENTS TO GAIN A THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WATER QUALITY, WATER TESTING, AND TO HAVE GAINED THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO PASS THE WASHINGTON STATE WATER MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE | $250K | — |
| THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT AND ENHANCE EXISTING PFAS EFFORTS BEING CARRIED OUT BY THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) AND ITS PARTNERS IN TWO KEY AREAS. FIRST, THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF DOH'S PFAS RISK COMMUNICATIONS WORKGROUP, WHICH IS WORKING TO DEVELOP INCLUSIVE COMMUNICATION MATERIALS, MESSAGING, AND STRATEGIES FOR PFAS IMPACTED COMMUNITIES. GOALS OF THE WORKGROUP INCLUDE IMPROVING DOH'S WEB CONTENT ON PFAS AND DEVELOPING PFAS TOOLKITS FOR WATER SYSTEMS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WHO SERVE COMMUNITIES WITH PFAS IN DRINKING WATER. THE GRANT WILL BOLSTER THE WORKGROUP'S EQUITY OUTPUTS AND IMPACTS BY SUPPORTING PFAS OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION EFFORTS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF SENSITIVE, LOW-INCOME, MINORITY, TRIBAL AND INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS. SECOND, THIS GRANT COMPLIMENTS AND EXPANDS PFAS TESTING IN FISH BEING CARRIED OUT BY DOH UNDER A 2020 EPA MULTIPURPOSE GRANT. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT TESTING FINFISH AND SHELLFISH SPECIES HARVESTED IN WASHINGTON FOR PFAS. SAMPLING FO | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $164K | — |
| 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:THIS AWARD INCLUDES SUBAWARDS FOR SOURCE WATER PROTECTION GRANTS ($486,653). THESE GRANTS SUPPORT WATER SYSTEMS OR PUBLIC ENTITIES TO IMPLEMENT SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. THEY ARE PAID FOR OUT OF THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND LOCAL ASSISTANCE SOURCE WATER PROTECTION 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 STATE. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $25.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM. THE AWARD FURTHERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA).ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT OF THESE FUNDS WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST RATE FINANCING TO ELIGIBLE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC SET-ASIDES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, FOR OPERATOR CERTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:THE FULL AMOUNT LISTED IN E.9.A IS ALLOCATED TO THE 'OTHER' BUDGET CATEGORY AND WILL BE ISSUED AS LOANS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $10.7M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE MUCKLESHOOT TRIBE TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO ADD A NEW WELL TO THE EXISTING WATER TREATMENT FACILITY AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW WELL ON THE GROUNDS OF THE EXISTING WATER TREATMENT FACILITY. CONSTRUCTION WILL INCLUDE ASPHALT SITE ACCESS, WELL PUMP AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, WELL HOUSE, PIPING TO THE EXISTING WATER SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING BACKUP GENERATOR, CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE A FUNCTIONING WELL HOUSE AND EQUIPMENT, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO A NEW RELIABLE SOURCE OF CLEAN WATER, PROVIDE CRITICAL REDUNDANCY AND RESILIENCY, AND AN IMPROVED ABILITY TO MEET PEAK DAY DEMANDS AND FILL THE RESERVOIR FASTER FOR THE MUCKLESHOOT TRIBE. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE | $3.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 1 OF SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: CONSTRUCTING A NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING A STRUCTURE TO HOUSE THE EQUIPMENT, INSTALLING NEW PIPELINE TO THE RESERVOIR AND PIPE TO THE STORMWATER DITCH, NEW DRYING BEDS, NEW SEPTIC TANK, AND DRYING FIELDS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE COMPLETION OF A MILLION GALLON A DAY (MGD) MEMBRANE DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT WITH THE ABILITY TO EXPAND TO 2 MGD IN THE FUTURE, AS NEEDED. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A SAFE, RELIABLE, AND RESILIENT DRINKING WATER SUPPLY THAT PROTECTS THE PUBLIC HEALTH. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE OF THE RESIDENTS OF CARSON, WASHINGTON. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 1 OF SKAMANIA COUNTY INC | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES AND BANDS OF THE YAKAMA NATION'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN YAKAMA NATION AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL ASSIST YAKAMA NATION BY IMPROVING ITS CAPACITY FOR AGRICULTURAL NUTRIENT MONITORING, DEVELOPING AND REVIEWING POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLANS, AND MAINTAINING ITS PESTICIDES PROGRAM. $125,000 IN NATIONAL TRIBAL CWA 319 COMPETITIVE FUNDING AWARDED UNDER EPA-OW-OWOW-23-02 IS OBLIGATED AS PART OF THIS NEW AWARD FUNDING ACTION.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS, WATERBODY MONITORING AND DATA COLLECTION THROUGH DOCUMENTATION OF AMBIENT WATER QUALITY, ESTABLISHING NEW WATER QUALITY MONITORING SITES, REVEGETATING STREAMBANKS WITH NATIVE RIPARIAN VEGETATION, DOCUMENTING, AND REPORTING INFORMATION ON KNOWN PESTICIDE INCIDENTS, AND DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A SEARCHABLE INSPECTION AND CASE TRACKING SYSTEM.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE SAFER DRINKING WATER, IMPROVED OPERATOR AWARENESS OF YAKAMA NATION NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT CODES, UPDATING YAKAMA NATION'S WATER QUALITY MONITORING QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN (QAPP), IMPROVED RIPARIAN HABITATS OF AREAS AFFECTED BY AGRICULTURE AND HYDROMODIFICATION, AND DECREASED EXPOSURE OF CHILDREN TO PESTS AND PESTICIDES, AMONG OTHER OUTCOMES. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | CONFEDERATED TRIBES AND BANDS OF THE YAKAMA NATION | $1.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES A CAPITALIZATION GRANT, FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (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:THIS AWARD INCLUDES SUBAWARDS FOR CONSOLIDATION GRANTS TO WATER SYSTEMS ($250,000), SOURCE WATER PROTECTION GRANTS ($2,095,365), AND INNOVATIVE PROJECT GRANTS ($1,182,574). THESE GRANTS SUPPORT WATER SYSTEMS TO EVALUATE FEASIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATION, PAY CONNECTION FEES, OR DEVELOP NECESSARY PLANNING DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE CONSOLIDATION INFRASTRUCTURE. THEY ALSO SUPPORT WATER SYSTEMS OR PUBLIC ENTITIES TO IMPLEMENT SOURCE WATER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES. THEY ARE PAID FOR OUT OF THE DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND SET-ASIDES.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINANCING, PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE PUBLIC HEALTH-RELATED PROJECTS. DELIVERABLES WILL ALSO BE USED TO INCREASE THE TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CITIZENS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $52.6M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF CUSICK, WASHINGS TO COMPLETE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CUSICK'S WATER TREATMENT FACILITY AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE ENGINEERING DESIGN, SURVEY, BID DEVELOPMENT, AND INSTALLATION OF UPDATES TO THE FACILITIES ALARM AND CONTROL SYSTEM. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE COMPLETION OF A TECHNICAL MEMO WITH RECOMMENDATIONS, COMPLETED DESIGN SET, COMPLETED BID DOCUMENTS, AND INSTALLATION OF CONTROL SYSTEM UPDATES, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE RESPONSE, REDUCE COMPLIANCE ISSUES, AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF THE WATER SYSTEM FOR THE RESIDENTS OF CUSICK. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF CUSICK | $2.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON 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:THE FULL AMOUNT LISTED IN E.9.A IS ALLOCATED TO THE 'OTHER' BUDGET CATEGORY AND WILL BE ISSUED AS LOANS.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. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $48.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS, AUTHORIZED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58), TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE RECIPIENT ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.ACTIVITIES:THE BULK OF THE SRF WILL BE USED FOR LOANS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, FIXING LEAKY OR OLD PIPES (WATER DISTRIBUTION), IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES'; TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES.SUBRECIPIENT:THE 'SUBAWARDS' WILL BE USED FOR DWSRF LOANS.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. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $40.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR A CAPITALIZATION GRANT WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROGRAM WITH THE PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS). EMERGING CONTAMINANTS REFER TO SUBSTANCES AND MICROORGANISMS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURED OR NATURALLY OCCURRING PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, OR NUCLEAR MATERIALS, WHICH ARE KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED IN THE ENVIRONMENT, THAT MAY POSE NEWLY IDENTIFIED OR RE-EMERGING RISKS TO HUMAN HEALTH, AQUATIC LIFE, OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE SUBSTANCES, MICROORGANISMS OR MATERIALS CAN INCLUDE MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATURAL OR MANUFACTURED CHEMICALS AND SUBSTANCES - SUCH AS THOSE IN SOME COMPOUNDS OF PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS, PHARMACEUTICALS, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES, AND MICROPLASTICS.ACTIVITIES:SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THE STATE HAS SUBMITTED AN INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR THIS CAPITALIZATION GRANT. THIS IUP CONTAINS A LIST OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THIS GRANT. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES. SUBRECIPIENT:THE 'SUBAWARDS' WILL BE USED FOR DWSRF LOANS.OUTCOMES:THE BENEFITS OF THIS GRANT WILL BE TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DWSRF WITH PRIMARY PURPOSE TO ADDRESS EMERGING CONTAMINANTS IN DRINKING WATER WITH A FOCUS ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING PFAS. THE FUND CAN 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. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $16.9M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SKAGIT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT IN WASHINGTON TO IMPLEMENT ITS ALGER INTERSTATE 5 WATERLINE RELOCATION PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF INSTALLING NEW WATERLINE AND FIBER CONDUIT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WATERLINE AND FIBER CONDUIT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE MAINTAINING A VITAL LINK WITH THE WATER SUPPLY SOURCE AND MORE RELIABLE SERVICE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CUSTOMERS OF THE SKAGIT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT AND RESIDENTS OF ALGER. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO 1 OF SKA | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT FOR PHASE ONE OF THE CHINOOK MARSH CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF THE ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND OTHER PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR A FUTURE CONSTRUCTION PHASE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROGRESS REPORTING, CONSULTANT CONTRACTS, A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REPORT, A PRELIMINARY DESIGN REPORT, PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGNS, CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BID PACKAGE FOR A FUTURE CONSTRUCTION PHASE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE FINAL DESIGN FOR A NEW ALIGNMENT OF DRINKING WATER LINE NUMBER 5 THAT IS RESILIENT TO COASTAL AND SEISMIC HAZARDS, AND ENABLES THE LARGEST HABITAT RESTORATION FOOTPRINT POSSIBLE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY SERVED BY THIS WATER LINE WHO WILL EXPERIENCE A MORE RELIABLE WATER SYSTEM, AS WELL AS THE GREATER ENVIRONMENT WHICH WILL BENEFIT FROM HABITAT RESTORATION IN THE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION PHASE. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH | $960K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT IS 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. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $916K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPAIR AND RECOAT THE CITY'S WATER RESERVOIR NO. 1 AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE CONDUCTING AN ENGINEERING INSPECTION OF THE RESERVOIR TO IDENTIFY NEEDED REPAIRS AND COMPLETING REPAIRS TO THE RESERVOIR WHICH WILL LIKELY INCLUDE SANDBLASTING OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK, REMOVAL OF MILL SCALE, CLEANING OF THE TANK, SPOT REPAIRS, AND RECOATING OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE FINAL ENGINEERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS AND COATING OF RESERVOIR NO. 1, RECORD DRAWINGS, NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION, AND CLOSEOUT, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER AND A RELIABLE DRINKING WATER STORAGE FACILITY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF BRIDGEPORT, WASHINGTON. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF BRIDGEPORT | $751K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF WINTHROP TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 700 LINEAR FEET OF 12-INCH WATER MAIN AND EXISTING PIPE SUPPORT STRUCTURES ALONG THE METHOW BRIDGE AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 700 LINEAR FEET OF EXISTING 8-INCH WATER MAIN WITH NEW 12-INCH WATER MAIN, REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING PIPE SUPPORT SYSTEM ALONG THE METHOW RIVER BRIDGE, AND PATCHING OF THE ROADWAY DUE TO EXCAVATIONS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING WATER MAIN ALONG RIVERSIDE AVENUE BETWEEN WHITE AVENUE AND MAIN STREET.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE THE COMPLETED WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND RECORD DRAWINGS COMPLETED FOR THE PROJECT. THIS PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO WATER SYSTEM REDUNDANCY AND IMPROVED SAFETY AND RELIABILITY OF PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SOURCES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WINTHROP AND REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS FROM POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE AND COLLAPSE OF DETERIORATING PIPE IN THE METHOW RIVER. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF WINTHROP | $667K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, TO IMPLEMENT ITS AQUIFER PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF CONSTRUCTION OF AN INSULATED COVER FOR THE EXISTING GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON (GAC) TREATMENT SYSTEM AND INSTALLATION OF 500 FEET OF BURIED PIPE FOR A NEW SEWER CONNECTION FOR BACKWASH WASTEWATER. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF WINTERIZATION EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION OF 500 LINEAR FEET OF SEWER PIPE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A SAFE AND RELIABLE DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCY OF THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF ISSAQUAH | $600K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT ASSISTS THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPERVISION PROGRAM TO ADEQUATELY ENFORCE THE NATIONAL PRIMARY DRINKING WATER REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: RESPOND TO AND HANDLE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES/THREATS; IMPROVE ACCURACY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF PROGRAM DATA; CONDUCT/EVALUATE/SANITARY SURVEYS AND ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES; IMPROVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER TO ALL PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON; CLEARLY COMMUNICATE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES; TAKE APPROPRIATE COMPLIANCE ACTIONS AND PROVIDE SYSTEMS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO RETURN TO COMPLIANCE.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: UPDATED HEALTH ADVISORY TOOLS AND PUBLIC ACCESS; SAFE DRINKING WATER INFORMATION SYSTEM (SDWIS) DATA REPORTING; TRANSITION FROM CURRENT/LEGACY TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS; SANITARY SURVEYS; LOCATION DATA ON PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) CONTAMINATION; WATER QUALITY MONITORING REQUIREMENT SCHEDULE AVAILABLE TO ALL COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEMS ANNUALLY; CURRENT/ACCURATE EPA ENFORCEMENT TARGETING TOOL (ETT) DATA; HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ASSESSMENTS, ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS, AND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN; SEMIANNUAL LEAD ACTION LEVEL EXCEEDANCES AND CORROSION CONTROL STEPS COMPLIANCE REPORTING; AND GUIDANCE AND TOOLS FOR WATER SYSTEMS TO COMPLETE SERVICE LINE INVENTORY. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OF THE RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON INCLUDE THE PUBLIC KNOWING THE QUALITY OF THEIR WATER AND MAKES INFORMED DECISIONS; PUBLIC HEALTH IS PROTECTED; AND DRINKING WATER RESOURCES FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING RESIDENTS IS IMPROVED. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $13.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING, INCLUDING INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) FUNDING, TO SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE CENTER (EFC) TO PROVIDE MULTIMEDIA ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE EXPERTISE, OUTREACH, TRAINING, AND TOOLS TO DISADVANTAGED AND/OR RURAL COMMUNITIES, TRIBES, ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES, STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND UTILITIES TO HELP THEM MEET ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO HELP COMMUNITIES FIND EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (AIR, WATER, LAND), EMERGING CONTAMINANTS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES WHILE ENSURING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, TRAINING AND EDUCATION MATERIALS, ON AND OFF SITE DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, DEVELOPMENT AND SHARING OF DECISION-MAKING AND ASSET INVENTORY TOOLS, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND WORKSHOPS. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. POTENTIAL SUBAWARDS MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ZENDER ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH GROUP (ZEHRG) IN ALASKA FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REFINEMENT OF GIS TOOLS AND TRAINING DEVELOPMENT. RCAC MAY ALSO PROVIDE SUB AWARDS TO LAND TRUSTS OR OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PILOT PROJECTS. OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES FOR THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOOLS AND OUTREACH, DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND TRAINING. OUTCOMES FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE AN INCREASED ABILITY FOR COMMUNITIES TO MANAGE, OPERATE, AND PROTECT DRINKING WATER SOURCES TO ENSURE SAFE AND RELIABLE DRINKING WATER AND PROVIDE COMMUNITIES WITH THE RESOURCES AND TOOLS TO HELP COMMUNITIES TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES RESULTING IN INCREASED BENEFITS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDES DISADVANTAGED AND/OR RURAL COMMUNITIES, TRIBES, ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES, STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, UTILITIES, REGULATED COMMUNITIES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CORPORATION | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF REPUBLIC, WASHINGTON TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT OF REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING DAMAGED 370,000-GALLON WELDED STEEL RESERVOIR SERVING THE MAIN WATER DISTRIBUTION ZONE AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A REPLACEMENT WATER RESERVOIR. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF DEMO AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING RESERVOIR, SITE PREPARATION, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESERVOIR, CONNECTION AND INTEGRATION AND SITE RESTORATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING 370,000-GALLON WELDED STEEL RESERVOIR SERVING THE MAIN WATER DISTRIBUTION ZONE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE SAFE, RELIABLE DRINKING WATER FOR ALL REPUBLIC WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE RESIDENTS OF CITY OF REPUBLIC, HUMAN HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF REPUBLIC | $1.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT IS TO FUND THE STATE OF WASHINGTON'S WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM TO IMPROVE IMPAIRED WATER AND PROTECT UNIMPAIRED WATERS ACROSS THE STATE BY CONDUCTING PLANNING THAT INFORMS AND SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 205(J)(3), THE RECIPIENT'S WAIVER REQUEST DATED JULY 1, 2025, WAS APPROVED BY EPA ON JULY 14, 2025. THIS AGREEMENT IS SUPPORTED BY FUNDING PROVIDED UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) (PL 117-58). ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE DEVELOPING THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE AND LOCALLY ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS TO WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS THROUGH THE PLANNING ACTIVITIES OUTLINED IN 205(J) AND 303(E) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT. THE RECIPIENT WILL CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN THAT INFORMS THE PUBLIC IN THE LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY ON THE ACTIONS BEING IMPLEMENTED UNDER THE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA PLAN TO ADDRESS NITRATE ISSUES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE DELIVERABLES INCLUDE SUBMITTING SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS AND USING GIS MAPPING TO IMPROVE TARGETED EFFORTS AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION. THE RECIPIENT WILL DRAFT ITS STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS PLANS, FOCUSING ON PERFORMANCE REPORTS, STAFFING PLANS, AND ANNUAL UPDATES ON THE WATER QUALITY PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TRANSPARENCY AND PROGRESS TRACKING. THE RECIPIENT WILL ALSO SUPPORT SUPPORT THE WATER QUALITY PARTNERSHIP AND AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. EFFORTS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN THE LOWER YAKIMA INCLUDE DISTRIBUTING MULTILINGUAL MATERIALS, COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND ORGANIZING INTERACTIVE EVENTS. ACTIVITIES ARE DOCUMENTED AND SHARED WITH THE EPA, PROMOTING PUBLIC, TRIBAL, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES AIM TO ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER, IMPROVE WATERSHED AND COASTAL WATER QUALITY, RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS, AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTALLY MOTIVATED PRACTICES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON STATE. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | STATE OF WASHINGTON | $919K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. SECTION 1452 OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SDWA) AUTHORIZES THE STATE TO UTILIZE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE HEALTH PROTECTION OBJECTIVES OF SDWA. THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO CAPITALIZE THE RECIPIENT'S DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) TO PROVIDE LOW INTEREST FINANCING FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELIGIBLE DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH. AS PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE RECIPIENT ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.ACTIVITIES:THE DWSRF WILL BE USED FOR LOANS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS FOR ELIGIBLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING IMPROVING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT, WATER DISTRIBUTION, IMPROVING SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY, REPLACING OR CONSTRUCTING FINISHED WATER STORAGE TANKS, AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS NEEDED TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH. THE RECIPIENT MAY ALSO USE SOME OF THE FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC 'SET-ASIDES' TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL SYSTEMS, PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STATE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ALLOWABLE USES.SUBRECIPIENT: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. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $11.3M | — |
| 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 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.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 BENEFITS WILL BE STATEWIDE. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | HEALTH, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF | $85K | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THE PURPOSE OF THIS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING (EJCPS) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE MULTI-MEDIA FUNDING TO FRONT AND CENTERED TO CREATE AN ACCESSIBLE, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, REPORTING, AND ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM IN THREE OF THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPROMISED REGIONS IN WASHINGTON STATE: THE DUWAMISH RIVER VALLEY, SKAGIT COUNTY, AND YAKIMA COUNTY. THE COMMUNITIES FACES PERSISTENT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES INCLUDING: THE DUWAMISH VALLEY NEIGHBORHOODS OF SOUTH PARK AND GEORGETOWN FACE POORER AIR QUALITY THAN THE REST OF SEATTLE BECAUSE OF HIGHER DIESEL PM POLLUTION LEVELS AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS; HISTORY OF TOXIC CHEMICALS LEACHING INTO DRINKING WATER IN HIGHLY-SENSITIVE AREAS SUCH AS THE DUWAMISH RIVER AND IN AGRICULTURAL REGIONS OF SKAGIT AND YAKIMA COUNTIES; AND PERSISTENT PESTICIDES AND TOXIC CHEMICALS FOUND IN COMMUNITIES. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING TOOL, MODELED AFTER THE SUCCESSFUL IDENTIFYING VIOLATIONS AFFECTING NEIGHBORHOODS (IVAN) SYSTEM. THE RECIPIENT INTENDS TO ISSUE SUB-AWARD AGREEMENTS TO ITS PARTNERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPENDIX A OF EPA'S SUB-AWARD POLICY. THE SUB-AWARDEES WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE IN COORDINATING LISTENING SESSIONS, CREATING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN ENGLISH/SPANISH, DEVELOPING A CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE OUTREACH STRATEGY, AND CREATING SYNERGISTIC OPPORTUNITIES WITH EXISTING PROJECT ACTIVITIES. ACTIVITIES: PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING COMMUNITY OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ENGAGEMENT IN TARGET COMMUNITIES; CONVENING COMMUNITY PARTNERS, CROSS-JURISDICTIONAL AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS; AND CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING A COMMUNITY/GOVERNMENT WORK GROUP TO RESPOND TO REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS. OUTCOMES: ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING TOOL, MODELED AFTER THE SUCCESSFUL IDENTIFYING VIOLATIONS AFFECTING NEIGHBORHOODS (IVAN) SYSTEM. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED TOOLS AND PROCESSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING, INCREASED KNOWLEDGE AND ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING MECHANISMS IN HIGH-IMPACT COMMUNITIES, AND INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN HIGH-IMPACT COMMUNITIES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES ARE RESIDENTS OF THE KING, YAKIMA, AND SKAGIT COUNTIES OF WASHINGTON STATE. SUBRECIPIENT: IN THIS PROJECT, SUBAWARD STAFF WILL CREATE THE IVAN PLATFORM SPECIFICALLY FOR WASHINGTON STATE. STAFF WILL ALSO ENGAGE IN PROJECT ACTIVITIES TO SHARE LESSONS LEARNED FROM THEIR OUTREACH/EDUCATION WORK IN IMPERIAL VALLEY AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND INSIGHT FOR ADAPTING THE IVAN TOOL IN WASHINGTON STATE. OTHER SUBAWARD ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COORDINATING LISTENING SESSIONS, CREATING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS IN ENGLISH/SPANISH, DEVELOPING AN OUTREACH STRATEGY THAT IS CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND CREATING SYNERGISTIC OPPORTUNITIES WITH EXISTING PROJECT ACTIVITIES. FURTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPING AND PRODUCING FACT SHEETS THAT REFLECT THE PROGRESS ON THE PROJECT. THESE FACT SHEETS WILL BE IN COMMUNITY-FRIENDLY LANGUAGE AND WILL HIGHLIGHT INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO THE COMMUNITY. THESE WILL BE TRANSLATED INTO MULTIPLE LANGUAGES (ENGLISH, SPANISH, VIETNAMESE, SOMALI AND KHMER). FINALLY, TECHNICAL EXPERTISE WILL HELP DEVELOP THE QAPP. | Washington (EPA federal awards) | FRONT AND CENTERED | $200K | — |