This agreement provides funding to the city of westminster to implement its project for an advanced water purification system as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified…

This Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) provides $3,681,250 in funding to the City of Westminster, MD to implement an advanced water purification system project. The key activities include: demolition of existing facilities, construction of a new water purification facility with advanced filtration technologies (ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, UV disinfection, granular activated carbon), and construction of a new dechlorination facility near Cranberry Reservoir. The expected outcomes include enhanced long-term water resource resiliency and adaptation to address water scarcity and drought in the Westminster, MD and Chesapeake Bay region. The project is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2026.

This agreement provides funding to the city of westminster to implement its project for an advanced water purification system as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project.activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of both a clean and drinking water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: demolition of existing stockyard buildings and yard piping, construction of a new water purification facility (PUREWATER) building, including: pre-selected ultrafiltration (UF); reverse osmosis (RO); ultraviolet disinfection/advanced oxidation process (UV/AOP); granular activated carbon (GAC); tanks and pumping systems, chemical feed systems; electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, dehumidification system, and other building related items; and site work, including sediment control, yard piping and pavement. And construction of a small dechlorination facility near cranberry reservoir, including the sodium bisulfite (SMBS) chemical feed system; existing weir vault piping modifications, and site work, yard piping, and pavement.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include construction of an indirect water reuse facility. The expected outcomes include long-term adaptation to ensure resiliency against water scarcity and drought. The intended beneficiaries include resident within westminster, MD, the state of maryland, and the chesapeake BAY region.