Illinois EPA grants $40 million for PFAS removal in small communities
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has launched the Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) Grant Program, dedicating over $40 million to help tackle issues related to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and manganese in drinking water, particularly in small or disadvantaged communities.
According to a local ABC news affiliate, Illinois EPA's Acting Director James Jennings highlighted the challenges these communities face in addressing these contaminants due to limited resources.
The program's guidelines, outlined in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on the Illinois EPA website, target communities identified in the EPA’s Emerging Contaminant Intended Funding Lists for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
PFAS and manganese have been recognized for their potential health risks, prompting this initiative.
Funding will come from the State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) provided by Congress, with a maximum of $15 million available per applicant. Eligible expenses include design engineering, construction engineering, and construction costs incurred after January 1, 2025.
Related News
From Archive
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Alaska LNG pipeline could require 7,000 workers at peak construction, developers say
- Ohio trench collapse kills one worker, injures two during pipe installation
- Elon Musk's Boring Co. fined for dumping drilling waste into Vegas sewer system
- $1.4 billion Midwest pipeline expansion to move more Canadian oil to U.S. Gulf
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Massive water line failure leaves majority of Waterbury without service
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Pennsylvania American Water launches interactive map to identify, replace lead water service lines
Comments