This agreement provides funding to village of milligan, nebraska to implement water tower improvements project as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 awarded a $295,800 Cooperative Agreement to the Village of Milligan, Nebraska, effective July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202). The award funds comprehensive water tower and treatment plant infrastructure improvements, including removal and recoating of exterior and interior paint systems with proper containment, installation of safety components (secondary access hatch, compliant leg ladder, and safety climb system), and sanitary upgrades (fail-safe tank vent installation, removal of interior tank components, and roof seal welding).

The deliverables directly support improved drinking water access and public health outcomes for Milligan residents by reducing contamination and lead exposure risks, thereby decreasing waterborne illness incidence and preventing long-term health effects associated with lead exposure, including kidney damage and neurological impairments. No sub-awardees are involved in this agreement. The project represents EPA's implementation of congressionally designated appropriations for designated water infrastructure recipients, with execution and completion scheduled for the 14-month performance period.

Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: water treatment plant improvements including removal of exterior and interior paint, containment, recoating, safety repairs, and sanitary upgrades. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include removal of interior and exterior paint systems, containment, installation of new interior and exterior coatings; safety repairs installation of a secondary access hatch, compliant leg ladder, and safety climb system; and sanitary upgrades including installation of a new fail-safe tank vent, removal of tank interior hub and rods, and seal welding of roof. The expected outcomes include improved access to clean drinking water, lowered risk of contamination and lead exposure, reduced changes of waterborne illnesses, lower occurrences of gastrointestinal disease, developmental issues in children, and long-term health effects of lead exposure such as kidney damage and neurological impairments. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the village of milligan, nebraska.