Project Grant R11AP30016

The Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) received a $400,255 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Applied Science Grants program (CFDA 15.557). The funding will support a comprehensive groundwater study around the Gunlock Reservoir in Washington County, Utah to characterize the aquifer recharge and determine the sustainable yield. The project will involve compiling and reviewing existing data, assessing groundwater and...

The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $400,000 Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant to the Ochoco West Water And Sanitary Authority located in Prineville, Oregon. The grant period runs from April 12, 2022 to April 12, 2024. The Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants program, CFDA #10.763, aims to help rural communities that have experienced a significant decline in water quality or quantity due to an emergency event, such as drought, obtain adequate water...

This $1,034,652 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) provides funding to the Washington County Board of Commissioners to implement a project for the design and engineering of a new sewer collection system. The key activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of wastewater infrastructure construction, with specific work plan activities consisting of conveyance system...

This $499,732 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504) will enable the Town of Windsor, California to conduct a comprehensive multi-feasibility study on water reclamation and reuse opportunities. The study will assess future water demand, identify alternatives for expanding the town's recycled water system, and recommend infrastructure improvements to increase...

The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $1,096,820 Cooperative Agreement to the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504). The purpose of the award is to develop a desalination plan for the county, including engaging stakeholders, identifying feasible short-term and long-term water supply projects, and preparing a feasibility study. The district will collaborate with participating agencies and...

This federal Project Grant award from the Bureau of Reclamation under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504) will provide $4,334,050 to the Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) to plan and design a regional water reuse system in Utah. The key products and services to be delivered include: Upgrading the existing St. George Reuse Facility to 14 MGD capacity, constructing an onsite reuse pond, and building a 7 MGD advanced water treatment...

The City of Burbank (CA) Water and Power (BWP) Department received a $400,000 project grant from the Bureau of Reclamation under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504) to conduct a 24-month feasibility study for a new potable reuse facility. The study will assess the feasibility, conduct facility planning, address environmental compliance, complete pre-final design, and engage the community for a new facility that will purify a portion of the city's recycled...

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) was awarded a $119,687 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Water Use and Data Research (WUDR) Program to enhance the quality and usability of West Virginia's water use data. Under this 2-year project, WVDEP will identify and implement several improvements to their Large Quantity User (LQU) database, including establishing a one-to-one primary facility key to resolve duplicate facility IDs, integrating the...

The Rural Utilities Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded a $794,000 Project Grant to Panther Creek Water District through the Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants program (CFDA 10.763). This funding will support the delivery of potable water services to residents of Otis, Oregon who have experienced a decline in water supply quality or quantity due to an emergency event. The Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants program aims to help rural communities obtain adequate...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $226,022.50 Project Grant to the Corbett Water District under the Water Conservation Field Services Program (CFDA 15.530). The purpose of the award is to conduct a system optimization review (SOR) of the district's water distribution system, with a focus on water loss, pipe leak risk, pressure-reducing valves, and fire flow. The SOR results and recommendations will be prioritized in an action plan to implement specific...