This federal Formula Grant award of $83,708,000.00, provided by 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 New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to implement a comprehensive program to address emerging contaminants in drinking water, particularly in small or disadvantaged communities. The key activities to be funded include planning and design to address emerging contaminants such as PFAS, treatment of emerging contaminants, source water protection, providing household access to drinking water services, technical assistance, outreach and education, and workforce training support for public water systems. NYSDOH plans to sub-award grants to eligible entities to carry out these necessary activities, with the goal of reducing health-based violations associated with emerging contaminants, improving access to drinking water infrastructure financing for small and disadvantaged communities, and ultimately decreasing the number of people exposed to emerging contaminants like PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, and algal toxins. The award has a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $83.7m | 6/2/25 |