This agreement provides funding to pioneer valley planning commission to implement its project to town of belchertown water project as directed in the [2024] consolidated appropriations act or as…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 awarded Pioneer Valley Planning Commission a Cooperative Agreement for $1.16 million under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on August 1, 2025, to implement the Town of Belchertown Water Project. The award will fund the execution and implementation of a comprehensive water infrastructure construction project designed to address longstanding water quality issues in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The project scope includes construction of a new potable water conveyance system, replacement of the existing water system, replacement of the septic system, and surface restoration activities. No subrecipients are included in this assistance agreement.

The anticipated deliverables and outcomes focus on remedying the boil water order that has been in effect since 2019. Upon completion by July 31, 2026, the project is expected to provide improved water quality, flow, and pressure while eliminating system leaks, thereby enabling the removal of the boil water order. The modern functioning septic system will reduce the risk of future contamination to potable water sources and surrounding natural water resources. Primary beneficiaries include community members and residents at Sportshaven Mobile Home Park, the general public, and both human and environmental health stakeholders in the service area.

This agreement provides funding to pioneer valley planning commission to implement its project to town of belchertown water project as directed in the [2024] consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: construction of a new potable water conveyance system, water system replacement, septic system replacement, and surface restoration. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a new potable water conveyance system, water system replacement, septic system replacement, and surface restoration. The expected outcomes include improved water quality, flow, pressure and a system free of leaks, to result in the removal of the boil water order implemented in 2019. The project will also provide a modern functioning septic system to reduce chances of future contamination of the potable and surrounding natural water sources. The intended beneficiaries include the community members and residents (i.e., sportshaven mobile home park), general public, human health and environmental health.