This agreement provides funding in the amount of $480,000 to the city of marion, alabama to implement its project to rehabilitate the drinking water system as directed in the 2022 consolidated…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded a $480,000 Cooperative Agreement to the City of Marion, Alabama under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award funds the implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project that will replace approximately 1,215 existing residential, one-inch commercial, and two-inch commercial traditional water meters with automated meter reading (AMR) technology-equipped meters. The project is authorized under the 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act and requires no subawards.

The anticipated outcomes of this drinking water system rehabilitation initiative include improved water and energy conservation, enhanced drinking water conveyance, and direct benefits to Marion residents. As a congressionally mandated project, the award requires an approved workplan and processed assistance agreement, with performance subject to annual reviews by EPA Project Officers and Grants Specialists. The City of Marion, as the parent organization awardee, is responsible for executing all project activities and maintaining compliance with applicable federal regulations and recordkeeping requirements throughout the performance period and for three years following final expenditure reporting.

This agreement provides funding in the amount of $480,000 to the city of marion, alabama to implement its project to rehabilitate the drinking water system as directed in the 2022 consolidated appropriations act. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are the replacement of all existing residential, 1-inch commercial, and 2-inch commercial traditional water meters (approximately 1,215 meters) with water meters equipped with automated meter reading (AMR) technology. Expected outcomes include better energy, water conservation, and drinking water conveyance. Intended beneficiaries are residents of the city of marion, alabama.