This action provides funding in the amount $1,000,000 to louisville and jefferson county metropolitan sewer district to implement its project to rehabilitate their stormwater system as directed in the…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded $1,000,000 to the Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on February 1, 2026, to rehabilitate stormwater infrastructure across Louisville, Kentucky. The cooperative agreement, which concludes on February 28, 2027, funds the execution and implementation of a stormwater infrastructure construction project targeting 14 stormwater sites throughout the Louisville metropolitan area. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

The deliverables under this award encompass comprehensive stormwater system improvements including cleaning and clearing obstructions from ditches, culverts, and drains; removing and replacing non-functioning drainage structures sized to accommodate current flow requirements; removing and replacing disturbed concrete curbing to properly direct stormwater; milling and paving asphalt around drains; and installing erosion control features such as vegetation, rip-rap rock, and drain tile headwalls. The anticipated outcomes include reduction of flooding and improved water quality for Louisville residents. These activities directly support the congressionally mandated funding designated in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for stormwater system rehabilitation.

This action provides funding in the amount $1,000,000 to louisville and jefferson county metropolitan sewer district to implement its project to rehabilitate their stormwater system as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act.activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a stormwater infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of improving stormwater capability at 14 stormwater sites around louisville, KY. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are the cleaning and clearing obstructions in stormwater flows from ditches, culverts and drains; removing an existing non-functioning drain or culvert and replacing with a new structure sized to accommodate flows; removing and replacing disturbed concrete curb to direct storm water to proper drainage; milling and paving asphalt around drains; and installing erosion control features (vegetation, RIP-RAP rock, headwall for drain tiles). Expected outcomes include reduction of flooding and better water quality. Intended beneficiaries are residents of the louisville, kentucky.