This agreement provides a capitalization grant for the recipient's drinking water state revolving fund (DWSRF) program

This $50,283,000 formula grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (CFDA 66.468) program provides capitalization funding to the State of California Water Resources Control Board. The grant supports the planning, design, and construction of eligible drinking water infrastructure projects undertaken by public water systems across California. Key activities include providing low-interest financing to public water systems for facility upgrades, distribution system improvements, and lead service line replacements to enhance drinking water quality and safety. Additionally, the funding may be used for set-aside activities such as technical assistance to small water systems, operator certification, and source water protection. The anticipated deliverables include the completion of various drinking water infrastructure projects, as well as enhancements to the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of public water systems, with the overall goal of protecting public health. The grant period runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.

The award furthers the public health protection objectives of the safe drinking water act (SDWA). This grant agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $50,283,000.00. Pre-award costs are approved back to 7/1/24. Activities:the recipient of these funds will provide low interest rate financing to eligible public water systems for the costs associated with the planning, design, and construction of eligible drinking water improvement projects. The recipient may also use some of the funding for specific set-asides, including but not limited to providing technical assistance to small systems, for operator certification activities, and source water protection activities. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include financing, planning, design, and construction of eligible public health-related projects. Deliverables will also be used to increase the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of public water systems. The expected outcome is public health protection. The intended beneficiaries include citizens throughout the state.