This agreement provides funding to the city of santa FE springs to implement its project to design and construct a new pilot granular activated carbon (GAC) groundwater treatment facility, designed to…

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 awarded the City of Santa Fe Springs a $2.2 million Cooperative Agreement on February 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to design and construct a pilot granular activated carbon groundwater treatment facility that removes 1,2,3-trichloropropane and PFAS contaminants from the city's Well 34 groundwater, restoring compliance with Safe Drinking Water Standards and returning the well to active service.

The city will deliver a pilot plant feasibility plan, pilot plant implementation and results report, project implementation plan for the final facility including scope and cost, quarterly progress reports, and draft and final project reports. The treatment facility will process groundwater from Well 34 to meet drinking water standards, with anticipated outcomes including reduced purchased water consumption of 580 million gallons annually and reduced draw from water sources subject to more rigorous drought restrictions. The intended beneficiaries are residents of Santa Fe Springs.

The period of performance runs from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, with place of performance in Santa Fe Springs, California. The full federal funding amount is $2.2 million, with obligated dollars at $2.75 million. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement. The award was mandated by the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

This agreement provides funding to the city of santa FE springs to implement its project to design and construct a new pilot granular activated carbon (GAC) groundwater treatment facility, designed to remove 1,2,3-trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) and PFAS contaminants in groundwater to meet safe drinking water standards. The pilot plant will treat the groundwater produced from the city's well 34, bringing IT into compliance with drinking water standards, and subsequently, returning the well to active service status, as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act. This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $2,200,000. Refer to terms and conditions. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a project to design and construct a new pilot granular activated carbon (GAC) groundwater treatment facility, to remove 1,2,3-trichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) and PFAS contaminants in groundwater to meet safe drinking water standards. The pilot plant will treat the groundwater produced from the city's well 34, bringing IT into compliance with drinking water standards, and subsequently, returning the well to active service status. The project will improve the city of santa FE spring's drinking water infrastructure. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include: - pilot plan feasibility (plan) - pilot plan implementation and results report - project implementation plan for final project (scope/cost) - quarterly progress reports - a draft and final project report. The expected outcomes include reduced volume of purchased water (580 MG/year), and reduced water draw from sources that have more rigorous drought restrictions or reductions (580 MG/year). The intended beneficiaries include the residents of the city of santa FE springs.