This agreement provides funding to town of bar harbor to implement its project to construct the up island water storage tank as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in…

The Town of Bar Harbor received a $1.439 million Cooperative Agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), awarded May 1, 2025, for the construction of drinking water infrastructure improvements. The project, identified in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, will deliver a new drinking water storage tank and associated appurtenances as the primary deliverable. The work encompasses drinking water distribution system improvements designed to enhance water quality and reliability for the municipality's residents through modernized infrastructure.

The agreement establishes a project completion timeline through December 31, 2028, with no subawards included in the assistance structure. As a congressionally mandated project, this award supports the Town of Bar Harbor's critical infrastructure modernization objectives by directly addressing aging drinking water system components. The funding aligns with the Congressionally Mandated Projects program's focus on water infrastructure improvements across local jurisdictions and will benefit the approximately 5,000 residents served by the Town of Bar Harbor's municipal water system.

This agreement provides funding to town of bar harbor to implement its project to construct the up island water storage tank as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of drinking water distribution system improvements. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a new drinking water storage tank and appurtenances. The expected outcomes include improved water quality and reliability for the town of bar harbor. The intended beneficiaries include the residents of the town of bar harbor.