This agreement provides funding to west richland in washington to implement its project to replace an existing well, chlorine gas treatment, and associated building and facilities as directed in the…

This $3,125,000 Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), provides funding to the City of West Richland, Washington to replace an existing well, chlorine gas treatment system, and associated building and facilities. The key project activities include replacing approximately 1,000 linear feet of 10-inch PVC pipe and 3,600 linear feet of 10-inch asbestos-cement water main, demolishing the existing well house, and constructing a new concrete masonry unit well house with a chlorine generation and injection system. The project will also install water treatment equipment, an infiltration pond, and an evaporation pond. The expected outcomes are the production of potable water for the city's residents and visitors. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.

This agreement provides funding to west richland in washington to implement its project to replace an existing well, chlorine gas treatment, and associated building and facilities as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act.activities:the activities to be performed include replacing approximately 1,000 linear feet of 10-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe through flat top park and bombing range road, and approximately 3,600 linear feet of existing 10-inch asbestos-cement water main along collins road from bombing range road to 54TH avenue to the existing flat top reservoirs. The proposed project will also demolish the existing well house and construct a new concrete masonry unit (CMU) well house with a metal roof to house the well pump, piping, appurtenances, and the chlorine generation and injection system. The well site will also have water treatment equipment for treating hydrogen sulfide and dissolved gases in the raw water. An infiltration pond for well pump temporary discharge and an evaporation pond for floor drains and stormwater runoff will be installed near well #2R as part of the proposed project.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are a new well and associated piping and facilities, which are expected to lead to production of potable water for residents and visitors of the city of west richland.