The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,200,000 Cooperative Agreement grant through the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to Charlotte County, Florida. The grant will fund the installation of approximately 58,240 linear feet of vacuum sewers and 15,130 linear feet of low-pressure sewers to serve Zones 3 and 4 and the low pressure sewer area in the Ackerman neighborhood of Punta Gorda, Florida. This project will enable the proper abandonment of septic tanks and connection of approximately 730 homes to the central sewer system, eliminating an estimated 18,250 lbs of total nitrogen and 4,380 lbs of total phosphorus from the environment annually. The grant funding is expected to be fully expended by the September 30, 2027 completion date.
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