This $9,457,000 formula grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Small and Underserved Communities Emerging Contaminants Grant Program (CFDA 66.442) will enable the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VT DEC) to implement projects and activities to address emerging contaminants, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in drinking water across small and disadvantaged communities in Vermont. Key activities funded through this grant include providing technical assistance to public water systems for PFAS remediation, issuing grants to water systems to implement PFAS treatment solutions, purchasing point-of-use devices for small water systems, and supporting planning, design, treatment, source water activities, water system restructuring, household access to drinking water, outreach, and workforce development to help public water systems comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. The grant aims to reduce the population served by water containing PFAS, the number of impacted public water systems, and improve consumer confidence and public understanding of PFAS risks and mitigation approaches.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $9.5m | 8/26/24 |