The primary purpose/objective of this program is to capitalize nevada's dwsrf program for funding emerging contaminants projects consistent with the infrastructure investment and jobs act CW…

The primary purpose/objective of this program is to capitalize nevada's dwsrf program for funding emerging contaminants projects consistent with the infrastructure investment and jobs act CW emerging contaminants appropriation. This assistance agreement provides federal funding in the amount of $8,758,000. Preaward costs are approved back to 7/1/2023. Activities:section 1452 of the safe drinking water act (sdwa) authorizes the state to utilize funds to further the health protection objectives of sdwa. The state has submitted an intended use plan (IUP) as part of the application package for this capitalization grant. This IUP contains a list of the capital projects that address emerging contaminants that may receive funding from this grant. The recipient may also use some of the funding for specific 'set-asides' to provide technical assistance to small systems, program administration, state program management and other allowable uses. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this agreement.outcomes:the benefits of this grant will be to capitalize the recipient's dwsrf with primary purpose to address emerging contaminants in drinking water with a focus on projects addressing PFAS. The fund can then be used to increase technical, financial and managerial capacity of public water systems, and provide assurance of a cleaner and safer potable water supply by funding improvements to multiple water infrastructure projects. These public health benefits will be statewide.