This agreement provides funding to the town of naturita to implement its project to rehabilitate IT's sewer collection system as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified…

This $1,250,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) provides funding to the Town of Naturita, CO to rehabilitate its sewer collection system. The project involves targeted repairs to the sewer lines, including cured-in-place pipe, point repairs, and complete pipe replacements, with a preference for trenchless technologies when feasible. The anticipated outcomes are a rehabilitated collection system that will lower the risk of sewer overflows and eliminate sources of sewage contamination to natural waters. The award period runs from August 1, 2024 through September 1, 2026. No sub-awards are included under this assistance agreement.

This agreement provides funding to the town of naturita to implement its project to rehabilitate IT's sewer collection system as directed in the 2023 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 targeted repairs to the town of naturita's sanitary sewer collection system based on the review of sewer line videos and manual manhole inspections. Targeted repairs will include cured in place pipe (cipp), open cut point repairs, and complete replacement. Trenchless technologies are preferred for construction, if deemed effective, to reduce overall project cost. Unfortunately, due to the excessive amount of damaged and problem areas, a significant portion of the collection system will require complete replacement. The diameter of all replacement lines will be equal to the existing pipes between 6 and 8 inches which will be composed of SDR 35 PVC material.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are rehabilitated collection system, which are expected to lead to a lower the risk of sewer overflow events; and eliminate sources of contamination to natural waters posed by exfiltration of sewage through leaking pipes and manholes for the residents of naturita.