This agreement provides funding to valley center municipal water district to implement its project for a pipeline replacement as directed in the 2023 and 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as…

Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 awarded a $3.775 million Cooperative Agreement to Valley Center Municipal Water District on April 1, 2026, to design and implement a drinking water infrastructure improvement project centered on pipeline replacement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202).

The project encompasses conveyance system improvements with replacement of aging water distribution pipelines serving the district. Deliverables include completion of 100 percent design plans and specifications, installation of a new water main and associated appurtenances, post-construction site review, quarterly progress reports, and submission of a final project report. The pipeline replacement is expected to increase water service reliability by reducing the risk of catastrophic pipeline failure for residents served by Valley Center Municipal Water District.

Work is performed in Valley Center, California, with a period of performance extending through September 30, 2028. The award carries $4.718 million in obligated funds. No subawards are included in the assistance agreement.

This agreement provides funding to valley center municipal water district to implement its project for a pipeline replacement as directed in the 2023 and 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $3,775,000. See terms and conditions. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure improvement project focused on pipeline replacement. Workplan activities consist of conveyance system improvements, including the replacement of aging water distribution pipelines. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include completion of 100% design plans and specifications, installation of a new water main and associated appurtenances, post-construction site review, quarterly progress reports, and submission of a final project report. The expected outcome of the replacement of the pipeline includes increase water service reliability by reducing the possibility of catastrophic pipeline failure. The intended beneficiaries include the residents served by the valley center municipal water district.