Implement a program to provide drinking water program assistance to underserved, small and disadvantaged communities

This $570,780 Formula Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 funds the construction of a new stainless steel water storage standpipe by the Village of Martinsburg, Nebraska. Awarded on September 1, 2022 and set to be completed by December 31, 2024, this funding supports infrastructure improvements under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Small and Underserved Communities Emerging Contaminants Grant Program (CFDA 66.442). Specifically, the new standpipe will replace aging infrastructure and prevent microbial contamination from entering the public water supply system, bringing it into compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. This project delivered by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy and its subrecipient, the Village of Martinsburg, aims to sustainably improve drinking water quality and public health for community residents.

Description

The purpose of this grant is to implement a program to provide drinking water program assistance to underserved, small and disadvantaged communities. Funds are to carry out projects and activities needed for public water systems to comply with the safe drinking water act, programs to provide household water quality testing, and activities for a state to respond to drinking water contaminants. Activities:this project will provide infrastructure improvements in the replacement of a new water storage stainless steel standpipe for the village of martinsburg, nebraska. This approach will eliminate and prevent microbiological contamination from entering into their public water supply system. This project will result in improved public heath to the residents of martinsburg, nebraska with water being in compliance with the safe drinking water standards and maximizing the sustainability of the utility under the best financial terms available. Subrecipient:the village of martinsburg, nebraska will develop the construction of a new water storage stainless steel standpipe to prevent microbiological contamination from entering into the public water supply system. This new approach will improve public health to the residents of martinsburg, nebraska's public water supply system and return back into compliance with the safe drinking water standards. Outcomes:deliverables: quarterly progress reports and final report. Output: construction of a new stainless steel water storage standpipe. Outcomes: sustainable infrastructure improvements which should last beyond 40 years of operational lifespan, with significantly lower operation and maintenance costs. In compliance with all applicable federal and state statutes, the proposed project funding maximizes the cooperation and coordination between federal and state agencies. Direct beneficiaries: the village of martinsburg, nebraska community.