This agreement provides funding to the city of brewer, maine to implement its project to make improvements to the levenseller water tank as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as…

The City of Brewer, Maine received a $1.351 million Cooperative Agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to execute a comprehensive drinking water infrastructure rehabilitation project for the Levenseller Water Tank. The award, dated June 30, 2025, with completion targeted for June 1, 2026, funds a complete tank renovation including interior and exterior sandblasting with required lead abatement to remove all coatings, installation of a multi-coat paint system, installation of a mixing system, and replacement of existing cathodic protection equipment. Additionally, the project includes construction of a new prefabricated control building to house electrical panels, telemetry equipment, and security systems, replacing the existing facility.

The project delivers tangible infrastructure improvements and water quality enhancements to benefit residents of Brewer. Key deliverables include tank sandblasting and recoating, installation of mixing and cathodic protection systems, and completion of the new controls building. Expected outcomes focus on reducing further degradation of water infrastructure through proper protective coatings, improving water quality by removing lead-based paint, and enhancing water quality through mixer installation. The City of Brewer will directly implement this project with no subawards identified, with performance subject to annual EPA Project Officer and Grants Specialist reviews.

This agreement provides funding to the city of brewer, maine to implement its project to make improvements to the levenseller water tank as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: sandblasting, with required lead abatement, to remove all interior and exterior coatings, the installation of a multi-coat paint system, the installation of a mixer, and the replacement of the existing cathodic protection. The existing control building will be replaced with a prefabricated building to house electrical panels, telemetry, and security equipment. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include tank sandblasting and recoating, installation of a mixer and cathodic protection, and construction of a new controls building. The expected outcomes include reduction in further degradation of existing infrastructure through proper coating, improve water quality be removing lead-based pain, and improve water quality through the installation of a mixer. The intended beneficiaries include the citizens of the city of brewer, maine.