This action approves an award in the amount of $497,659 to louisiana state university to identify sources of microbial pollution to discern where intervention is needed in a tributary of the gulf of…
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 02D18122
- Recipient
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Louisiana State University UEI ECQEYCHRNKJ4 Part of Louisiana State University
- Awarding agency
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EPA Region 4
Regional Offices, Environmental Protection Agency
- Obligated
- $497,659
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 66.475 Geographic Programs - Gulf of America Program
- Completion date
- Originally
- Place of performance
- Louisiana, USA
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Description
- Description
- This action approves an award in the amount of $497,659 to louisiana state university to identify sources of microbial pollution to discern where intervention is needed in a tributary of the gulf of mexico and test a novel solution to the problem of insufficiently treated wastewater utilizing devices that combine ultraviolet light-emitting diodes with chlorine. Activities: the activities to be performed are assessment of fecal pollution sources in the yellow water and natalbany rivers, development of novel technology-ultraviolet light-emitting diodes , assessment of the efficacy of the ultraviolet light-emitting diodes technology, collaboration with local and state entities and provide outreach to the public to convey results of the project. Outcomes: the anticipated deliverables are validated and optimized microbial source tracking ddpcr assays for use in louisiana, 18 months of data identifying and quantifying fecal pollution sources from 2 stream segments and data collection to determine the efficacy of the ultraviolet light-emitting diodes to results in a minimum of two publications. Expected outcomes include water quality improvements in the form of fecal contamination reductions in two water segments along with development of an effective, cost efficient technology for low-maintenance disinfection of on-site wastewater system effluent. Intended beneficiaries will be the communities in tangipahoa parish near the yellow water and natalbany rivers who will benefit from the improved water quality. The recipient plans to sub-award funds to perform stakeholder coordination and engagement subrecipient:
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | |
| Original award | $497,659 |
Subawards
| Subrecipient | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pontchartrain Conservancy | $137,022 |
Quick answers
Who received award 02D18122?
02D18122 was awarded to Louisiana State University by EPA Region 4 (Regional Offices) on February 1, 2022.
How much is award 02D18122 worth?
$497,659 has been obligated on 02D18122.
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