The Hawaii Department of Health is the recipient of a $2,035,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support (CFDA 66.419) program. This four-year cooperative agreement, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, will fund the department's surface water protection programs. Key activities supported by the grant include water quality standards and basin planning, surface water monitoring, development of total maximum daily loads, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issuance and compliance programs, data management, and groundwater protection initiatives. The grant aims to maintain, protect, and improve the water quality of Hawaii's rivers, streams, lakes, groundwater, and marine waters, directly benefiting the state's residents. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement.
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