This agreement provides funding to the city of dayton to implement its project to expand and renovate the city's central water quality laboratory as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations…

EPA Region 5 awarded a $4 million Cooperative Agreement to the City of Dayton on June 1, 2026, to expand and renovate the city's Central Water Quality Laboratory under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202).

The project delivers construction of 2,300 square feet of new laboratory building space in two single-story additions with structural framing, exterior walls, electrical and plumbing systems, fire protection, HVAC, and an entry canopy. The award also funds renovation of 16,300 square feet of existing laboratory space, including interior subdivision, wall finishes, flooring, ceiling finishes, equipment, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The renovated and expanded facility will meet current and future laboratory best practices to enable higher-quality and efficient water quality testing for City of Dayton residents.

Performance occurs in Dayton, Ohio, with a completion date of March 31, 2028. No sub-awards are included in this agreement.

This agreement provides funding to the city of dayton to implement its project to expand and renovate the city's central water quality laboratory 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 quality protection project. Workplan activities consist of: water treatment plant improvements. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include: construction of 2,300 square feet of additional building space in the form of two single-story additions including structural framing, exterior walls, electrical and plumbing systems, fire protection, heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC), and an entry canopy. Renovation of 16,300 square feet of the laboratory, including new interior subdivision, wall finishes, flooring, ceiling finishes, equipment, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The expected outcomes include the newly renovated and expanded dayton water quality laboratory. The new upgrades will ensure the facility meets current and future laboratory best practices, resulting in higher quality and efficient water quality testing. The intended beneficiaries include residents within the city of dayton.