This agreement provides funding to ashtabula county to implement its project to install watermain and build a new water tower in ashtabula county as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 awarded a $3 million Cooperative Agreement to Ashtabula County, Ohio on September 1, 2025, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to fund water infrastructure improvements in Ashtabula County. The project deliverables include the installation of approximately 23,087 linear feet of water main infrastructure along South River, Brandt, and Adkins Road in South River Road, and the construction of a 177-foot-tall water tower located at 1904 S Broadway in Ashtabula County. These infrastructure improvements are anticipated to increase water security and service reliability for county residents through expanded water system capacity and distribution capabilities.

The project is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2027, with no subawards involved in this assistance agreement. As a Congressionally mandated project, this award was designated through the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act to address specified water infrastructure needs in the county. The anticipated beneficiaries are the residents of Ashtabula County, who will directly benefit from enhanced water service availability and system redundancy upon project completion.

This agreement provides funding to ashtabula county to implement its project to install watermain and build a new water tower in ashtabula county 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 installation of 23,087' of watermain in south river, brandt, and adkins road in south river road in ashtabula county, OH, and a 177' tall water tower at 1904 s broadway in ashtabula county, OH. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include new watermains and a new water tower in ashtabula county, OH. The expected outcomes are increased water security and service. The intended beneficiaries are the residents of ashtabula county.