Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank

Description:this Agreement Provides Funding Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the State of State of Rhode Island to Implement Resources and Priorities to Help Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Emerging Contaminant Challenges; Target Resources to Communities Most in Need of Assistance to Ensure That No Community Is Left Behind With Unsafe, Inadequate Water; and Advance the Priorities of Equity and Environmental Justice. the State of Rhode Island Will Implement Projects (with the Use of This Award Funding) Such as: - Investigation and Treatment of Pfas in Private Drinking Water Wells Located Within 0.25 Miles of Identified Source Areas. Activities:the Activities Include Projects and Activities to Address Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities, Including But Not Limited to Research and Testing; Planning and Design to Address Emerging Contaminates; Treatment of Emerging Contaminants; Source Water Activities Related to Emerging Contaminants; Storage; Water System Restructuring; Providing Households Access to Drinking Water Services; Technical Assistance; Outreach and Education; and Workforce or Training Support to Public Water Systems in Addressing Emerging Contaminants. Subrecipient:no Subawards Are Included in This Assistance Agreement.outcomes:this Agreement Is to an Eligible State or Territory to Implement a Program to Provide Assistance to Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water to Small or Disadvantaged Communities. Funds Are to Carry Out Projects and Activities Needed for Public Water Systems to Comply With the Safe Drinking Water Act, Programs to Provide Household Water Quality Testing, Activities for a State to Respond to a Drinking Water Contaminants, and Activities That Benefit the Impacted Communities. the Anticipated Deliverables Include the Following: - Investigation and Treatment of Pfas in Private Drinking Water Wells. the Expected Outcomes Include the Following: - Identify All High-risk Private Wells in Close Proximity to Suspected Pfas Sources - Identify All Private Wells in Close Proximity to Known Impacted Public Water Systems - Increase in Community Engagement in Small or Disadvantaged Communities - Number of Private Wells Evaluated for Emerging Contaminant (EC) Detections of Concern - Number and Location of Impacted Private Wells - Number of Private Wells With Treatment Technology Installed - Total Dollar Amount of Assistance to Small or Disadvantaged Communities - Decrease in the Number of Private Wells That Have Elevated Levels of Pfas the Intended Beneficiaries Include Small And/or Disadvantaged Public Water Systems to Be Identified in an Updated Workplan to Be Developed by the State. Beneficiaries Also Can Include Private Well Owners. Direct Beneficiaries of This Program Include All State Residents and Occupants, Both Permanent and Temporary.