The agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $2,000,000 for the construction of a regional stormwater capture facility within spane park

EPA Region 9 awarded the City of Paramount a $2 million cooperative agreement on May 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to construct a regional stormwater capture facility within Spane Park in Paramount, California.

The facility will include a storm drain diversion structure, pre-treatment unit, subsurface storage and infiltration vault, and pump and filtration system designed to intercept dry weather flow and a portion of stormwater flows from an adjacent storm drain. The system will treat and manage runoff to improve water quality in the LA River Basin, provide public education, and enhance and restore the existing park. The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2030. No subawards are included in this agreement. EPA approved the recipient's cost share waiver request on June 6, 2025.

The proposed facility includes a storm drain diversion structure, pre-treatment unit, subsurface storage/infiltration vault, and pump and filtration system to intercept dry weather flow and a portion of stormwater flows to improve water quality, educate the public and contribute to the enhancement and restoration of the existing park. (note: EPA has approved the recipient's cost share waiver request on 6/6/2025.) activities:the project is the construction of a regional stormwater capture facility within spane park. The proposed facility includes a storm drain diversion structure, pre-treatment unit, subsurface storage/infiltration vault, and pump and filtration system to intercept dry weather flow and a portion of stormwater flows to improve water quality, educate the public and contribute to the enhancement and restoration of the existing park. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the project is intended to intercept runoff flows during dry weather and wet weather from an adjacent storm drain to a water quality treatment, storage, and infiltration system beneath the park area. This will result in improved water quality in the LA river basin. The beneficiaries are the residents of the city of paramount.