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PFAS Grant Summaries

PFAS grant summaries

Grant Recipient
Project Type
Award Year
Award Amount
Project Summary
Project Status
Project Report
       
City of Fort CollinsStandard Sampling2025$0.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in groundwater where biosolids have been applied; Investigate potential contamination source.  
       

Town of Silverthorne

Independent Environmental Study2025$41,512.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in source water, treated water, and potential new water sources; Ensure compliance with PFAS rules.  
South Platte RenewIndependent Environmental Study2025$100,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in groundwater where biosolids have been applied; Determine impacts on drinking water.  
Southern Ute Indian TribeIndependent Environmental Study2025$300,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in drinking water, wastewater treatment plant discharges, and irrigation water; Investigate potential contamination source.  
       
Blue Leaf School LLCEmergency Assistance2025$2,773.00Fund implementation of point-of-use treatment for school staff and students.  
Boulder County Public HealthEmergency Assistance2025$34,177Fund implementation of point-of-use treatment for public water system customers.  
South Adams CountyEmergency Assistance2025$250,000.00Fund replacement of granular activated carbon (GAC); Fund purchase of new source water for blending; Ensure compliance with PFAS rules.CompletedLink to Report
Tanglewood Water SystemEmergency Assistance2025$4,705.00Fund implementation of point-of-use treatment for public water system customers.  
City of ThorntonEmergency Assistance2025$497,000.00Fund the purchase of powdered activated carbon (PAC) for immediate treatment.  
       
East Cherry Creek Water and Sanitation District

Infrastructure

2025$250,000.00Fund implementation of reverse osmosis (RO) filtration for drinking water; Ensure compliance with PFAS rules.  
Forest Hills Metropolitan DistrictInfrastructure2025$330,000.00Fund the design of ion exchange resins.  
City of ThorntonInfrastructure2025$250,000.00Fund identification of new source water for blending; Ensure compliance with PFAS rules.  
City of ThorntonInfrastructure2025$250,000.00Fund the design of granular activated carbon (GAC).  
       

PACE Analytical
(State-directed contractor)

Contractor for Sampling

2024

$1,300,000.00

Statewide sampling of wastewater and biosolids

  
       
Arapahoe CountyStandard Sampling2024$9,941.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis.CompletedFinal Report
       
AvondaleStandard Sampling2024$1,980.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in raw water sources; Determine effectiveness of proposed treatment.  
       
City of Fort CollinsStandard Sampling2024$0.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in wastewater.  
City of LafayetteStandard Sampling2024$0.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in wastewater treatment plant discharges.  
Elbert Water and Sanitation DistrictStandard Sampling2024$2,835.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the district water system.  
Forest Lakes Metro DistrictStandard Sampling2024$1,701.00Conduct seasonal PFAS sampling/analysis.  
San Juan National ForestStandard Sampling2024$1,965.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in three campgrounds around the San Juan National Forest.  
       
Town of OrdwayStandard Sampling2024$865.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the drinking water system.  
Town of Sugar CityStandard Sampling2024$448.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the drinking water system.  
Tree HausStandard Sampling2024$2,500.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the drinking water system.  
       
Blue ElementsIndependent Environmental Study2024$99,192.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the headwaters of the Arkansas and Rio Grande Rivers; Determine impacts on water sources.CompletedFinal Report
Chaffee CountyIndependent Environmental Study2024$93,433.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the upper Arkansas River basin.  
City of AuroraIndependent Environmental Study2024$74,793.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the drinking water system; Inform management strategies.  
Colorado School of Mines - Firefighting FoamIndependent Environmental Study2024$50,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in CO water bodies that have been impacted by AFFF; Identify vulnerable waters.  
Colorado School of Mines - Ski WaxIndependent Environmental Study2024$50,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in CO water bodies that have been impacted by recreational skiing; Identify vulnerable waters.  
Colorado School of Mines - WastewaterColorado School of Mines - Wastewater
Independent Environmental Study
2024$50,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in CO water bodies that have been impacted by on-site wastewater discharges; Identify vulnerable waters.  
Denver International Airport-VCUPIndependent Environmental Study2024$500,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in 66 sites impacted by AFFF; Inform management strategies.  
Denver WaterIndependent Environmental Study2024$47,190.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in reservoirs in the raw water supply; Investigate potential contamination source.CompletedFinal Project
Dominion Water and SanitationIndependent Environmental Study2024$40,194.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in source water.CompletedFinal Project
Forest Lakes Metro DistrictIndependent Environmental Study2024$121,071.00Fund drilling of groundwater monitoring wells; Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in groundwater.  
River ScienceIndependent Environmental Study2024$539,670.00Fund technical training for PFAS sampling for an AmeriCorps program; Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in surface water.  

South Fort Collins Sanitation District

Independent Environmental Study2024

$40,397.00

Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis at a wastewater treatment plant.CompletedLink to Report
USGSIndependent Environmental Study2024$79,806.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis of AFFF from facilities in Colorado.  
       
City of ThorntonEmergency Assistance2024$308,000.00Fund the purchase of powdered activated carbon (PAC) for immediate treatment.CompletedLink to Report
Jeffco Public SchoolsEmergency Assistance2024$44,344.00Fund the purchase and installation of hydration stations to filter out PFAS.CompletedLink to
report
       
Avondale WaterInfrastructure2024$107,637.93Fund replacement of granular activated carbon (GAC).CompletedLink to
report
Cherokee Metropolitan DistrictInfrastructure2024$333,007.00Fund the testing of ion exchange resins and activated carbon.  
City of AuroraInfrastructure2024$1,138,800.00Fund the design of ion exchange resins and activated carbon.  
City of BrightonInfrastructure2024$541,556.00Fund the design of an activated carbon treatment facility.CompletedLink to Report
City of Thornton-PAC StorageInfrastructure2024$1,030,000.00Fund the design and construction of powdered activated carbon (PAC) storage.  
City of Thornton-TTP PFAS TreatmentInfrastructure2024$1,000,000.00Fund the design of a new PFAS removal treatment system.  
Consolidated Mutual Water CompanyInfrastructure2024$245,450.00Fund the feasibility study of a PFAS removal treatment system.  
Dominion Water and SanitationInfrastructure2024

$115,692.00

Fund the pilot for new treatment technology and design.CompletedLink to Report
Snake RiverInfrastructure2024$179,493.00Fund the feasibility study of a PFAS removal treatment; Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis.CompletedLink to Report
       
City of Fort CollinsStandard Sampling2023$0.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in drinking water system.CompletedLink to Report
City of La JuntaStandard Sampling2023$10,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in drinking water system; Inform management strategies.CompletedLink to Report
City of ThorntonStandard Sampling2023$7,324.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the drinking water system.CompletedLink to Report
Freeman Creek Pipe LineStandard Sampling2023$570.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in natural springs where firefighting has occurred.CompletedLink to Report
Heartwood CohousingStandard Sampling2023$2,750.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the drinking water system. Link to Report
Lake County Community Fund/Blue ElementsStandard Sampling2023$8,957.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the drinking water system and headwaters of the Arkansas River.CompletedLink to report
Project 7 Water Authority (P7WA)Standard Sampling2023$10,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the drinking water system.CompletedLink to report
Pueblo Public Health and EnvironmentStandard Sampling2023$10,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in wells and recreational water bodies; Investigate potential contamination source.

 

Completed

Link to report
Town of Superior/Direct Discharge ConsultingStandard Sampling2023$8,110.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in drinking water system and wastewater.CompletedLink to report
       
City of EnglewoodIndependent Environmental Study2023$73,160.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis along the South Platte River.CompletedLink to Report
City of GreeleyIndependent Environmental Study2023$25,227.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis; Inform management strategies.  
South Fort Collins Sanitation District (SFCSD)Independent Environmental Study2023$32,160.00Investigate PFAS in the wastewater system and each permitted industry. Link to Report
Town of SilverthorneIndependent Environmental Study2023$75,286.88Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in groundwater wells, several entry points, and Blue River surface water; Inform management strategies.CompletedLink to
report
       
City of ThorntonEmergency Assistance2023$100,000.00Fund the purchase of powdered activated carbon (PAC) for immediate treatment.CompletedLink to Report
Heartwood CohousingEmergency Assistance2023$12,500.00Fund implementation of point-of-use treatment for public water system customers.CompletedLink to Report
Snake RiverEmergency Assistance2023$45,256.16Fund PFAS sampling equipment and laboratory analysis.CompletedLink to
report
Todd CreekEmergency Assistance2023$346,944.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis; Fund testing of treatment options.CompletedLink to Report
Wigwam Mutual Water CompanyEmergency Assistance2023$110,500.00Fund implementation of point-of-use treatment for public water system customers.CompletedLink to Report
       
City of EnglewoodInfrastructure2023$353,064.00Determine effectiveness of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration and ion exchange resins.CompletedLink to Report
City of ThorntonInfrastructure2023$100,000.00Fund the installation of an LCMSMS to optimize current treatment processes for PFAS removal.CompletedLink to Report
East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV WSD)Infrastructure2023$105,401.00Fund testing of treatment options.CompletedLink to Report
Forest Hills Metropolitan District/ORC Water ProfessionalsInfrastructure2023$45,000.00Fund design of PFAS removal treatment system.CompletedLink to Report
Heartwood CohousingInfrastructure2023$99,048.00Fund design and installation of PFAS removal treatment system and a new well.CompletedLink to Report
Town of SilverthorneInfrastructure2023$176,220.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in wells; Inform management strategies.CompletedLink to Report
Yellow Barn LimitedInfrastructure2023$2,050.00Fund the installation of activated carbon filters.CompletedLink to Report
       
HDR Inc. Contract
(State-directed contractor)
Contractor for Sampling2022$2,667,945.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis for public water systems. Link to Annual Report
       
City of ThorntonStandard Sampling2022$10,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in public water system; Inform management strategies.CompletedLink to Report
City of Grand Junction (WW)Standard Sampling2022$7,877.02Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in drinking water and wastewater systems.CompletedLink to Report
City of Grand Junction (SW)Standard Sampling2022$7,559.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in surface water.CompletedLink to Report
San Juan Basin Public HealthStandard Sampling2022$10,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in wells and other locations around the Durango-La Plata County Airport and the Durango Fire Protection District; Conduct outreach.CompletedLink to Report
Forest Hills Metropolitan DistrictStandard Sampling2022$1,020.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the drinking water system.CompletedLink to Report
Chaffee County Public Health & EnvironmentStandard Sampling2022$8,315.20Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis; Conduct outreach; Investigate citizen concerns and public health risks.CompletedLink to Report
City of LouisvilleStandard Sampling2022$7,795.74Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in source water and finished water; Inform management strategies.CompletedLink to Report
Sugar Loaf Fire Protection DistrictStandard Sampling2022$8,900.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in residential areas, fire stations, and along Bummers Creek; Determine impact on surface waters.CompletedLink to Report
Trout UnlimitedStandard Sampling2022$9,280.00Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in surface waters; Collaboratively develop site sampling plans for numerous watersheds impacted by wildfires.CompletedLink to Report
       
South Adams CountyInfrastructure2022$73,923Fund pre-design of ion exchange treatment plant for PFAS removal from raw water supply.CompletedLink to Report
Security Water District (SWD)Infrastructure2022$448,500Fund improvement of current ion exchange treatment plant.  
Stratmoor Hills Water DistrictInfrastructure2022$12,524.00Fund operations and maintenance of an ion exchange treatment plant.CompletedLink to Report
Town of FriscoInfrastructure2022$50,000Fund testing of treatment options.CompletedLink to Report
Summit County LandfillInfrastructure2022$75,000.00Fund design of treatment system for PFAS removal from landfill leachate.CompletedLink to Report
       
South Adams County (GAC)Emergency Assistance2022$407,274.00Fund replacement of granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration; Fund annual operating costs of raw water treatment.CompletedLink to Report
South Adams County 
(Denver Water)
Emergency Assistance2022$2,518,157.00Fund purchase of new source water for blending.CompletedLink to Report
       
City of LongmontIndependent Environmental Study2022$20,190Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in source water, sewage, treated effluents, and the St. Vrain River; Inform management strategies.CompletedLink to Report
South Adams CountyIndependent Environmental Study2022$354,000Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in South Platte Alluvium; Fund installation of new wells.CompletedLink to Report
City and County of BroomfieldIndependent Environmental Study2022$91,440Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis in the wastewater facility and sanitary sewer collection system; Investigate potential contamination source.CompletedLink to Report
Roslyn Fire Training Center - Denver Department of Public Health & Environment - Environmental Quality DivisionIndependent Environmental Study2022$275,000Conduct PFAS sampling/analysis at Roslyn Fire Training Center; Inform management strategies.  
City and County of Denver, Denver International Airport--DENIndependent Environmental Study2022$87,760Conduct seasonal PFAS sampling/analysis in surface water, sediment, and alluvial groundwater at Third Creek Drainage.CompletedLink to Report