The Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 awarded $280,000 to the Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Health under the Beach Monitoring and Notification Program Implementation Grants (CFDA 66.472) federal grant program. The award will fund the recipient's efforts to implement beach water quality monitoring and public notification for the upcoming swimming season at designated recreational beaches in Virginia, as required under the federal Beach Act. Activities include bacteriological water quality monitoring, notifying the public of any exceedances of water quality standards through advisories or closures, reporting results to EPA, and conducting public outreach. The program aims to reduce swimmer illness by providing water quality information to help the public make informed decisions. No subawards are included in the assistance agreement. The award period is from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $280.0k | 9/20/22 |