This agreement provides funding to sheboygan water utility to implement its project to install a 6,500-foot intake pipeline into lake michigan that will serve to supply potable drinking water to…

This agreement provides funding to sheboygan water utility to implement its project to install a 6,500-foot intake pipeline into lake michigan that will serve to supply potable drinking water to sheboygan and neighboring communities 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 are installing an intake pipeline into lake michigan. This project specifically will be using the funding for two sections of the installation of the primary intake pipe. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are new drinking water supply through a pipe into lake michigan which is expected to lead to resiliency to climate change and ensure safe drinking water. Improving this critical infrastructure meets goal 5 of the EPA strategic plan. The new infrastructure will reliably provide water to the city of sheboygan, village of kohler, and city of sheboygan falls for the next century. The infrastructure will also facilitate sheboygan water utility in meeting regulations and remaining in compliance with the EPA. Short-term outcomes from this project completion are ease of operation for sheboygan water utility staff and community awareness of drinking water treatment, while long-term outcomes include improved access to water and mitigation or adaptation of sheboygan's water system to climate change. Secure water provides potential for economic benefit as well. Finally, replacing current 100+ year old raw water infrastructure will significantly mitigate infrastructure failure after completion of this project, and will have a useful life for city of sheboygan, village of kohler, and the city of sheboygan falls residents.