Grant 96273924

Description

Description:this Consolidated Grant Provides Funding Under Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Iija) Appropriation to Support the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources' (Vidpnr's) Drinking Water and Clean Water Infrastructure Construction Grant Programs. These Funds Will Be Used to Finance Various Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects to Further the Health, Water Quality Improvement and Protection Objectives Authorized Under Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (Sdwa) and Section 201(G) of the Clean Water Act (Cwa).activities:the Proposed Projects Will Focus on DW Distribution Lines, Wastewater Collection System Repair and Replacement, and Asset Management. The Proposed Activities and Budget Are Detailed in the Intended Use Plan. The Water System Improvement Projects Include Drinking Water Services Lines Replacement with Lead Free Material and Improvements to Wastewater Treatment Facilities. Subrecipient:this Award Includes Subawards for VI Water and Power Authority (Wapa) and VI Waste Management Authority (Viwma), to Address Activities Related to the Construction of Clean Water and Drinking Water Facilities. Outcomes:the Anticipated Deliverables Include Planning, Design, and Construction of Eligible Water Quality Improvement and Protection Projects and Provide Assurance of a Cleaner and Safer Potable Water Supply by Funding Improvements to Multiple Water Infrastructure Projects. The Expected Outcomes Are to Improve and Protect Water Quality and Public Health. The Intended Beneficiaries Include Citizens Throughout Usvi.