This agreement provides funding to city of prairie city to implement its water distribution system improvements project to replace all the outdated water meters with new radio read meters as…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 awarded a $602,000 Cooperative Agreement to the City of Prairie City under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on June 30, 2025, for implementation of water distribution system improvements. The award, which is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2026, funds the design and replacement of outdated water meters with new radio read meters as directed in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

The primary deliverable is the installation of new water service meters that will enable the City of Prairie City to improve operational efficiency and water conservation. The radio read meter technology will allow the municipality to easily monitor and identify service leaks, accurately determine water sales figures, and reduce overall water production costs. The intended beneficiaries include City residents, public health, and environmental protection through reduced water waste and improved resource management.

This agreement provides funding to city of prairie city to implement its water distribution system improvements project to replace all the outdated water meters with new radio read meters as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act. Activities:the activities to be performed include the design and replacement of outdated water meters with radio read meters. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include new water service meters so the city can conserve water and reduce expenses by allowing them to easily monitor and address the services for leaks, accurately determine their water sales, and reduce the amount of water produced. The intended beneficiaries include residents of prairie city, human health, and the environment.