On April 21, 2009, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) received an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant totaling $19,500,000 for drinking water infrastructure improvements. Funds are destined for drinking water system improvement projects throughout the State, as outlined below. The remaining funds will go toward the administrative costs of the grant.
ARRA funds will directly impact over 160,000 Delawareans by improving the quality of their drinking water. It is estimated that drinking water projects funded from the ARRA will create or retain over 400 jobs right here in Delaware.
Each municipality has certified that its projects are ‘shovel-ready’ and has committed to begin construction no later than January 1, 2010. DHSS will work closely with each project to ensure forward progress, transparency, and accountability. Progress on each project will be updated regularly.
Governor’s Certification – Appropriate Use of ARRA Funds
Important Links
- Recovery.gov
- Recovery.delaware.gov
- EPA.gov Recovery Page
- Buy American Regulations
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
City of Wilmington – COMPLETED
- Solar Photovoltaic installation at Porter Water Treatment Plant $6.0M. This project meets the green reserve requirement of $3.9M.
- Installation of low-head, high-flow booster pump $2.9M. This project should not be considered for green reserve requirements.
- Project Cost: $8,900,000
- Project Photos
Town of Greenwood – COMPLETED
- Treatment plant upgrades and meter installation throughout town.
- Project Cost: $528,230
- Project Photos
Town of Smyrna – In Progress (anticipated completion date – December 31, 2011)
- Treatment plant upgrades and distribution system improvements.
- Project Cost: $3,768,000
- Project News
- Project Photos
Town of Millsboro – COMPLETED
- Completion of new treatment plant.
- Project Cost: $2,602,500
- Project Photos
City of Seaford – In Progress (anticipated completion date – December 31, 2011)
- Distribution system improvements.
- Project Cost: $2,729,408
- Project Photos
Town of Bridgeville – COMPLETED
- Installation of backup well.
- Project Cost: $250,000
- Project Photos
Applications were also received from the municipalities listed below. These projects are not currently funded but may move forward should the funds become available.
- Town of Delmar
- Distribution system improvements, mapping, and installation of backup well.
- City of Milford
- Treatment plant upgrades.
- City of Dover
- Distribution system improvements.
- City of Georgetown
- Treatment plant upgrades.
- Town of Clayton
- Well rehabilitation.
