This agreement provides funding to ohio river valley water sanitation commission (orsanco) to purchase organic detection systems (ODS) for source water protection, emergency preparedness, and…

This agreement provides funding to ohio river valley water sanitation commission (orsanco) to purchase organic detection systems (ODS) for source water protection, emergency preparedness, and emergency response 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 source water protection project. Workplan activities consist of purchasing three ODS to detect pollutants on the ohio river. Orsanco will replace aged instrumentation at two ohio fixed locations and purchase one portable system that can be easily deployable in the event of a potentially significant release or impact to water quality in the ohio river. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include acquisition of three ODS, ODS installation, integration of new ODS into orsanco's current data network, and staff training. The expected outcomes include continued monitoring for volatile pollutants and contaminants on a daily basis and a robust spills/emergency response incident management system to track and trend these events. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the ohio river basin.