This action provides funding in the amount of $25,401,000 to the state of alabama to implement resources and priorities to help address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and emerging…

EPA Region 4 awarded the Alabama Department of Environmental Management $25.401 million on October 1, 2025, under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Small and Underserved Communities Emerging Contaminants Grant Program (CFDA 66.442) to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and emerging contaminant challenges across Alabama.

ADEM will conduct research and testing, planning and design, and treatment of emerging contaminants, and will provide households access to drinking water services. The agency will distribute subawards in the form of loans to communities most in need of assistance. The anticipated deliverables address emergent contaminants in all state communities, with expected outcomes of clean and safe water for all residents and occupants, both permanent and temporary.

The award carries a period of performance through September 30, 2032, with place of performance in Alabama. This is a formula grant, meaning the funds flow to the state as the designated recipient.

This action provides funding in the amount of $25,401,000 to the state of alabama to implement resources and priorities to help address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and emerging contaminant challenges and target resources to communities most in need of assistance to ensure that no community is left behind with unsafe, inadequate water. Activities:the activities include research and testing, planning and design to address emerging contaminates, treatment of emerging contaminants, providing households access to drinking water services, and more. Subrecipient:subawards are included in this assistance agreement in the form of loans.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include addressing emergent contaminants in all communities. The expected outcomes include clean and safe water for all communities. Intended beneficiaries of this program include all state residents and occupants, both permanent and temporary.