This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $2,500,000 to carmichael water district to construct the ladera ASR well as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 awarded a $2.5M Cooperative Agreement to Carmichael Water District under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on June 1, 2025, for the construction of a new Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well at the Ladera site. The primary deliverable is a fully operational ASR well with associated aboveground improvements and pumping station upgrades designed to enhance the district's drinking water infrastructure. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

The project is anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2027, with preaward costs approved retroactively to June 1, 2025. The ASR well will increase drinking water reliability during drought periods and provide operational flexibility to meet current water demands for residents within the Carmichael Water District service area in Carmichael, California. This congressionally designated infrastructure project was authorized under the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act and obligated $3.125M in total federal funds.

Preaward costs are approved back to 6/1/2025. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of construction of the new ASR well, necessary aboveground improvements and associated pumping station upgrades. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a new operational ASR well at the ladera site in carmichael water district. The expected outcomes include increased drinking water reliability during drought periods and more secure operational flexibility to meet current water demands. The intended beneficiaries include residents of carmichael water district service area.