This $20,877,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Small and Underserved Communities Emerging Contaminants Grant Program (CFDA 66.442) provides funding to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to address emerging contaminants (ECs), including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in drinking water. The grant supports a range of activities such as research, testing, treatment system design and installation, technical assistance, and community outreach to help small and disadvantaged public water systems in Oklahoma comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Key deliverables include establishing a baseline for PFAS/EC contamination, improving public awareness of remediation options, and providing technical assistance to impacted communities. The grant period runs from May 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $20.9m | 7/8/24 |