DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NY TO IMPLEMENT ITS EAST MEADOW DIOXANE MITIGATION PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DRINKING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF TREATING ELEVATED CONCENTRATIONS OF THE EMERGING CONTAMINANT 1,4-DIOXANE IN 2 WELLS OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD EAST MEADOW WATER DISTRICT THROUGH THE INSTALLATION OF AN ADVANCED OXIDATION PROCESS (AOP) TREATMENT SYSTEM. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER FROM THE EAST MEADOW WATER DISTRICT WELLS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE COMPLIANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE DEPT OF HEALTH MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS FOR 1,4-DIOXANE, AND BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CUSTOMERS OF THE WATER DISTRICT, INCLUDING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS WHO RECEIVE DRINKING WATER FROM THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD.