This action approves an award in the amount of $1,000,000 to sampson county, north carolina to implement its project to expand the water treatment facilities as directed in the 2023 consolidated…

Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 awarded Sampson County, North Carolina a $1 million cooperative agreement on January 1, 2026, to implement engineering and design planning for a drinking water infrastructure project under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), as directed in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

The county will execute engineering and design planning activities for the Old Warsaw and Old Mintz areas of Sampson County, including preparation of an engineering report with alternative analysis and construction cost estimate, topographic surveys along identified roads, hydraulic evaluation and design of water mains to meet system demands, final engineer's opinion of probable costs, and submittal of permit packages and technical specifications to state permitting agencies. The anticipated outcome is enabling residents to disconnect from contaminated private wells and receive clean, safe drinking water through a public distribution system.

Performance occurs in Roseboro, North Carolina, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2027. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement.

This action approves an award in the amount of $1,000,000 to sampson county, north carolina to implement its project to expand the water treatment facilities as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of the engineering and design planning for a drinking water infrastructure project. Workplan activities consist of engineering and design planning, including engineering report, survey, design, permitting, and funding administration services for the old warsaw and old mintz areas of sampson county. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include preparation of an engineering report (ER) which includes an alternative analysis, construction cost estimate, and potential effects to the environment; topographic surveys along one side of all roads identified in the workplan; engineering design and evaluation of the existing hydraulics, system demands, and future services, to determine the appropriate size water mains for the system; final engineer's opinion of probable costs; and submittal of permit packages and technical specifications to permitting state agencies. The expected outcomes include the ability for residents to disconnect from contaminated private wells and receive clean, safe drinking water through a public distribution system. The intended beneficiaries include residents of sampson county, NC.