This agreement provides funding to lake whatcom water and sewer district in washington to implement its project for the division 7 water reservoir replacement project as directed in the 2024…

This $275,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) provides funding to the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District in Bellingham, Washington to implement its Division 7 Water Reservoir Replacement Project. The project activities include designing, permitting, acquiring utility easements, and constructing two new 237,900-gallon concrete water reservoirs to replace the existing, structurally-deficient reservoir. Additionally, the project will install an automated valve connected to the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system to enhance the resiliency of the district's water distribution system, which serves approximately 6,400 residents. The award has a project period from September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

This agreement provides funding to lake whatcom water and sewer district in washington to implement its project for the division 7 water reservoir replacement project as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act.activities:the activities include design, permitting, utility easement acquisition, and construction of two (2) 237,900-gallon concrete reservoirs directly up the forested ridge from the existing reservoir, followed by demolition of the existing reservoir and restoration of its site to forested conditions.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include replacement of the existing, structurally-deficient water reservoir with two new reservoirs. The expected outcome is increased resiliency of the district's water distribution system. System resilience will be further enhanced with the installation of the automated valve that is connected to the shakereg; earthquake early warning system. The intended beneficiaries include lake whatcom water and sewer district division 7 customers that serve approximately 6400 residents.