This agreement provides funding to the city of hemet to implement its project to replace aging water transmission line, in addition to a new distribution line, as directed in the 2023 consolidated…

EPA Region 9 awarded the City of Hemet a $1.5 million Cooperative Agreement on November 1, 2025, to replace aging water transmission and distribution lines under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), as directed in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

The City of Hemet will install new 16-inch and 8-inch water mains through excavation, pipe alignment and joining, and backfilling along designated routes. Construction staging includes temporary material and equipment storage areas positioned to minimize disruption in residential and commercial zones. The City will implement traffic control and safety measures, including marked detours, advance notifications of access changes, and flaggers or temporary traffic signals at work zones. Following testing and operational verification of the new lines, the existing 14-inch water mains will be decommissioned using either abandonment in place (filling with specialized slurry) or removal (cutting, capping, and extracting the old mains).

Work is performed in Hemet, California. The period of performance runs through October 31, 2027. Pre-award costs are approved retroactively to November 1, 2025. The award provides full federal funding with $1.5 million obligated.

This agreement provides funding to the city of hemet to implement its project to replace aging water transmission line, in addition to a new distribution line, as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act for this project. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $1,200,000. Pre-award costs are approved back to 11/01/2025. See terms and conditions. Activities:the activities to be performed includes the installation of the new line as well as decommissioning of the existing line, will be carried out in multiple stages. Workplan activities consist of: 1.installation -excavation: trenches will be DUG along the designated route for the new 16-inch and 8-inch water mains. -pipe installation: pipes will be aligned, supported, and joined within the trenches. -backfilling: trenches will be backfilled, and the soil compacted to restore the area after installation is completed. 2.construction staging -material storage: temporary storage areas for equipment, materials, and pipe segments will be established to ensure efficient workflow. -equipment staging: construction vehicles and heavy machinery will be stationed strategically to minimize congestion and disturbances in residential and commercial areas. 3.traffic control and safety -safety measures: temporary traffic controls will be implemented, including clearly marked detours and advance notification of access changes. -flaggers and signals: flaggers or temporary traffic signals will be deployed as necessary near work zones. -additional measures, outlines later on, will be put in place to prevent injury and promote a safe work environment. 4.main decommissioning -options: the existing 14-inch water mains will be decommissioned after the new lines are tested and operational. Two decommissioning methods are under consideration: 1.abandonment in place: filling the existing line with a specialized slurry mixture. 2.removal: cutting, capping, and removing the old mains, with materials hauled to an approved recycling facility or disposal site per environmental guidelines. -the final method will be selected by the city based on criteria such as cost and environmental considerations once design work is completed. Adjustments may be made if the selected contractor proposes a more efficient approach. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the new 16-inch PVC water main and distribution lines will not only enhance system capacity and reliability but also reduce the risks of contamination and service interruptions caused by corroded pipelines. The expected outcomes include strengthening water infrastructure to provide all communities with safe and reliable water access to meet current demands, protecting public health, and the environment. The intended beneficiaries include the residents of hemet city and municipal operations.