This agreement provides funding to albuquerque bernalillo county water utility authority to implement its project to sewer collection system as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 awarded a $1.35 million Cooperative Agreement to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on October 1, 2025. The award funds implementation of a sewer collection system upgrade project in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with an anticipated completion date of December 30, 2028. The Authority will deliver planning, design, and construction services focused on reducing failing septic systems and upgrading the wastewater infrastructure to serve the greater Albuquerque metropolitan area.

The project deliverables include obtaining surveys, easements, license agreements, and permits necessary for construction, followed by execution of the infrastructure improvements. The anticipated outcomes include reduced groundwater contamination and improved groundwater quality over the project period. As directed by the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, no subawards are included in this assistance agreement, and the intended beneficiaries are residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Annual reviews by EPA Project Officers and Grants Specialists will occur throughout the performance period per standard Congressionally Mandated Projects program requirements.

This agreement provides funding to albuquerque bernalillo county water utility authority to implement its project to sewer collection system 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 wastewater infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: planning and design and construction for reduction in failing septic systems and upgrades to a sewer collection system. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include obtaining survey, easements, license agreements, permits, construction for reduction in failing septic systems upgrades to a sewer collection system. The expected outcomes include reduce contamination and improve groundwater quality over time. The intended beneficiaries include residents of albuquerque, new mexico.