This $41,487,000 Formula Grant award from 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) provides funding to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to implement projects and activities to address emerging contaminants, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in drinking water for small and disadvantaged communities in New York. Key activities to be funded include planning and design, treatment system installation, source water protection, technical assistance, public outreach and education, and workforce development support for public water systems. The award will enable NYSDOH to sub-award grants to eligible communities to carry out necessary activities to reduce emerging contaminants, including developing engineering reports, planning, designing, and constructing treatment systems. The expected outcomes include decreasing the number of public water systems with health-based violations, providing treatment for surface water systems susceptible to harmful algal blooms, and improving access to drinking water infrastructure funding for small or disadvantaged communities.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $41.5m | 6/24/25 |