This $9,457,000 Formula Grant awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Small and Underserved Communities Emerging Contaminants Grant Program (CFDA 66.442) will provide funding to the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health to implement projects and activities to address emerging contaminants, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in drinking water for small and disadvantaged communities. Key deliverables include: developing a prioritized project list, identifying small systems lacking cybersecurity capacity, increasing public awareness and education on emerging contaminants, hiring staff to support program implementation, providing training on operational, treatment, and cybersecurity topics, and assisting private well owners in disadvantaged communities. The funding will also support activities such as research and testing, planning and design, treatment technologies, source water protection, and workforce development. Sub-awards will be provided to assist private well owners. The grant period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029.
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