This agreement provides funding to LA habra heights county water district (lhhcwd) to implement its project to implement per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment on the five groundwater…

Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 awarded a $2.5 million Cooperative Agreement to La Habra Heights County Water District on April 1, 2026, to procure and install equipment for a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) remediation and treatment system at the Judson Wellfield under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202).

The district will execute a drinking water infrastructure project centered on equipment procurement to construct the PFAS treatment system at the Judson Wellfield, which pumps groundwater from three active wells. Deliverables include purchase orders, site documentation photographs, quarterly reports, a final report, and Build America, Buy America Act compliance certificates. The treatment system will remove PFAS contaminants from groundwater, increasing local water reliance by approximately 4,800 acre-feet annually and generating estimated annual cost savings of $5.064 million. Residents served by La Habra Heights County Water District and Orchard Dale Water District will benefit from more stable water rates and a cleaner regional environment.

Performance runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029, with place of performance at South El Monte, California. The total obligated amount is $3.125 million. Preaward costs are approved back to April 1, 2026. No subawards are included in this agreement.

This agreement provides funding to LA habra heights county water district (lhhcwd) to implement its project to implement per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment on the five groundwater well projects as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act. Lhhcwd will utilize the grant funds to procure equipment needed to construct a PFAS remediation and treatment system. This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $2,500,000. Preaward costs are approved back to 4/1/2026. Refer to terms and conditions. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure project. Workplan activities consist of the procurement of equipment needed to construct a PFAS remediation and treatment system which will be located at the judson wellfield. This critical wellfield pumps groundwater from three active wells. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include purchase orders, photos, site visit, quarterly reports, final report, build america, buy america act (baba) certificates. The expected outcomes include long-term, reliable clean water while also removing PFAS from the environment, helping the groundwater basin overall, and preventing the need for more groundwater treatment systems nearby. Including 4,800-acre feet (AF) per year of increased reliance on local water and estimated $5,064,000 in annual cost savings. The intended beneficiaries include residents served by lhhcwd and orchard dale water district (odwd) will benefit from more stable water rates when compared to the alternative of using costly imported water, and residents of the regions will benefit from a cleaner environment in the region.