Formula Grant 953A0048

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $2.5M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 3
Federal Grant Program
66.442
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USA
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The key activities of this award include establishing an accredited emerging contaminants analysis laboratory at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) to support DC Water's PFAS sampling efforts. Funding will cover the purchase, installation, and calibration of capital equipment such as a mass spectrometer, establish and maintain National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program certification, and train qualified laboratory analysts. This is expected to empower stakeholders like DC Water to better evaluate the prevalence of emerging contaminants in the District's drinking water, enabling the development of mitigation strategies to ensure safe and adequate water for all DC residents and occupants.

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