This agreement provides funding to sarpy county and cities wastewater agency to implement its project to construct a wastewater lift station as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act…

This EPA Region 7 Cooperative Agreement award, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), provides $1,250,000.00 to the Sarpy County And Cities Wastewater Agency to construct a new wastewater lift station in the Springfield Creek Basin. The key project activities include installing new pumps, a SCADA control system, a backup diesel generator, an odor control system, and auxiliary equipment such as fencing, manholes, and force main piping. The anticipated outcomes include decommissioning the existing 0.225 MGD Springfield, NE wastewater treatment plant, installing 42 miles of new sewer lines to promote regional cooperation, and creating a single governmental entity for sewer governance in southern Sarpy County. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage, and on-site septic systems while benefiting residents of Sarpy County and users of the Springfield Creek and Platte River. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

This agreement provides funding to sarpy county and cities wastewater agency to implement its project to construct a wastewater lift station as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities include construction of a new lift station located in the springfield creek basin, installation of new pumps alongside a SCADA control system, installation of a backup diesel generator, implementation of an odor control system, and construction of auxiliary equipment and structures such as fencing, manholes, and force main piping. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include decommissioning of the city of springfield, NE's existing 0.225 MGD wastewater treatment plant., installation of approximately 42 miles of sewer lines to promote regionalization efforts through the creation of a cross municipal agency, and the creation of one (1) single governmental entity for sewer governance and regulatory compliance throughout the southern part of sarpy county. The expected outcomes include: 1) reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and energy from the decommissioning of the existing springfield wastewater treatment facility, 2) reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from replacement of outdated and inefficient equipment, 3) installation of biogas collection equipment, and 4) reduction of on-site wastewater (septic) systems estimated at approximately 90% for the entire project and through the ZC-3 sub watershed. The intended beneficiaries include residents of sarpy county, nebraska and all individuals/entities which utilize water from the springfield creek and platte river.