Provide funding to the city of ELY to implement its project to design and construct the lower east water mains project as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 awarded the City of Ely, Nevada a $2.43 million Cooperative Agreement on October 1, 2025, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to design and construct the Lower East Water Mains Project. This congressionally designated infrastructure initiative, authorized through the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, provides full federal funding with no local cost-share requirement. The award carries an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2028.

The project will deliver comprehensive drinking water conveyance system improvements centered on replacing over 3,000 feet of deteriorated cast iron water main pipeline with new, reliable distribution infrastructure. Deliverables include a complete engineering design and installation of replacement water mains along with associated service line connections, gate valves, and meter box assemblies. The project will benefit residents of the City of Ely by establishing a modern, leak-resistant drinking water distribution system. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement.

Description

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to the city of ELY to implement its project to design and construct the lower east water mains project as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act. This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $2,430,000.00. EPA approved recipient's cost share waiver request on 8/29/2023. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure design and construction project. Workplan activities consist of drinking water conveyance system improvements based upon a complete engineering design.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a complete engineering design and replacement of over 3,000 feet of old leak-prone cast iron water main pipeline, along with service line connections, gate valves, and meter box assemblies. The expected outcomes include a new reliable drinking water main distribution pipeline along with associated service connections. The intended beneficiaries include resident of the city of ELY.