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PFAS Grant Summaries

PFAS grant summaries

Grant Recipient
Project Type
Award Year
Award Amount
Project Summary
Project Status
Project Report
       

PACE Analytical

Contractor for Sampling

2024

$1,300,000.00

Statewide sampling of wastewater and biosolids

  
       
Arapahoe CountyStandard Sampling2024$9,941.00Investigate PFAS concentrations at locations throughout Arapahoe County.  
AvondaleStandard Sampling2024$1,980.00Continue monitoring for PFAS to determine levels in raw water sources and effectiveness of proposed treatment.  
City of Fort CollinsStandard Sampling2024$0.00Continue monitoring for PFAS in wastewater to evaluate source control needs.  
City of LafayetteStandard Sampling2024$0.00Investigate PFAS leaving the wastewater treatment plant.  
Elbert Water and Sanitation DistrictStandard Sampling2024$2,835.00Conduct PFAS sampling for system district.  
Forest Lakes Metro DistrictStandard Sampling2024$1,701.00Monitoring to determine seasonal concentrations of PFAS.  
San Juan National ForestStandard Sampling2024$1,965.00Investigate presence of PFAS in three remote campgrounds around the San Juan National Forest.  
Town of OrdwayStandard Sampling2024$865.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system.  
Town of Sugar CityStandard Sampling2024$448.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system.  
Tree HausStandard Sampling2024$2,500.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system.  
       
Blue ElementsIndependent Environmental Study2024$99,192.00Conduct standard PFAS sampling to assess presence and potential impacts in water sources near headwaters of Arkansas River and Rio Grande River, covering Alamosa, Saguache, Lake, Chaffee, and Fremont Counties in Colorado.  
Chaffee CountyIndependent Environmental Study2024$93,433.00Conduct multi-year PFAS monitoring and analysis study with sampling at 40 wells in Chaffee County along the upper Arkansas river basin.  
City of AuroraIndependent Environmental Study2024$74,793.00Conduct full water system PFAS sampling and monitoring  to inform PFAS management strategies.  
Colorado School of Mines - Firefighting FoamIndependent Environmental Study2024$50,000.00Conduct  PFAS sampling and analysis on Colorado water bodies that have been impacted by the use of AFFF and to identify potentially vulnerable waters.  
Colorado School of Mines - Ski WaxIndependent Environmental Study2024$50,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling and analysis on Colorado water bodies that have been impacted by the recreational skiing industry and to identify potentially vulnerable waters.  
Colorado School of Mines - WastewaterColorado School of Mines - Wastewater
Independent Environmental Study
2024$50,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling and analysis on Colorado water bodies that have been impacted by on-site wastewater discharges and to identify potentially vulnerable waters.  
Denver International Airport-VCUPIndependent Environmental Study2024$500,000.00Investigate environmental conditions at 66 sites where AFFF use and release occurred and inform program management, site characterization, and site remediation.  
Denver WaterIndependent Environmental Study2024$47,190.00Conduct PFAS sampling of reservoirs in raw water supply to determine whether treatment plant piping and plumbing are influencing PFAS contamination.  
Dominion Water and SanitationIndependent Environmental Study2024$40,194.00PFAS sampling to understand extent of contamination and treatment  
Forest Lakes Metro DistrictForest Lakes Metro DistrictIndependent Environmental Study2024$121,071.00Drilling 3 groundwater monitoring wells and subsequent PFAS sampling to compare and evaluate data to identify origin, extent, and variation of PFAS contamination.  
River ScienceIndependent Environmental Study2024$539,670.00Offset costs of proper technical training and PFAS sampling across the state by an AmeriCorps Program called River Conservation Corps.  

South Fort Collins Sanitation District

Independent Environmental Study2024

$40,397.00

Conduct PFAS sampling at wastewater treatment plant.  
USGSIndependent Environmental Study2024$79,806.00Conduct sample coordination, collection, and analysis of AFFF from facilities in Colorado by student contractor toward compilation of data into an AFFF MS library.  
       
City of ThorntonEmergency Assistance2024$308,000.00Purchase powdered activated carbon to reduce PFAS levels until permanent treatment can be installed.Completed 
Jeffco Public SchoolsEmergency Assistance2024$44,344.00Funding of the purchase and installation of Flowater hydration stations which filter out PFAS  
       
Avondale WaterInfrastructure2024$107,637.93Fund replacement of spent granulated activated carbon media.  
Cherokee Metropolitan DistrictInfrastructure2024$333,007.00Funding pilot testing of ion exchange and activated carbon to determine treatment.  
City of AuroraInfrastructure2024$1,138,800.00Funding the design of ion exchange resins or activated carbon.  
City of BrightonInfrastructure2024$541,556.00Funding the design of an activated carbon treatment facility.CompletedWaiting for the report
City of Thornton-PAC StorageInfrastructure2024$1,030,000.00Design and construction for doubling on-site powdered activated carbon storage.  
City of Thornton-TTP PFAS TreatmentInfrastructure2024$1,000,000.00Offset expense of the engineering fees for design of new PFAS removal treatment system.  
Consolidated Mutual Water CompanyInfrastructure2024$245,450.00Conduct feasibility study of raw water treatment system to remove PFAS before storage.  
Dominion Water and SanitationInfrastructure2024

$115,692.00

Fund the pilot for new treatment technology and design.  
Snake RiverInfrastructure2024$129,531.00Conduct additional PFAS sampling to better comprehend PFAS contamination and determine treatment.  
       
City of Fort CollinsStandard Sampling2023$0.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system.CompletedLink to report
City of La JuntaStandard Sampling2023$10,000.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system and existing RO system to determine upgrades for treatment or new source water supply.CompletedLink to report
City of ThorntonStandard Sampling2023$7,324.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system.CompletedLink to report
Freeman Creek Pipe LineStandard Sampling2023$570.00Conduct PFAS sampling and monitoring at the main water source springs in the national forest where fire fighting has occurred.CompletedLink to report
Heartwood CohousingStandard Sampling2023$2,750.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system.  
Lake County Community Fund/Blue ElementsStandard Sampling2023$8,957.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system and the headwaters of the Arkansas River.CompletedLink to report
Project 7 Water Authority (P7WA)Standard Sampling2023$10,000.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system.CompletedLink to report
Pueblo Public Health and EnvironmentStandard Sampling2023$10,000.00Conduct standard PFAS sampling in Pueblo County to identify point sources and extent of PFAS contamination among private and public wells and recreational water bodies downstream from industrial sites.

 

Completed

Link to report
Town of Superior/Direct Discharge ConsultingStandard Sampling2023$8,110.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water and wastewater system CompletedLink to report
       
City of EnglewoodIndependent Environmental Study2023$73,160.00Conduct quarterly PFAS sampling and analysis for 19 locations along the South Platte River.  
City of GreeleyIndependent Environmental Study2023$25,227.00Conduct PFAS sampling and monitoring to determine source water proximity to discharges and to inform decisions about source combinations and mixes.  
South Fort Collins Sanitation District (SFCSD)Independent Environmental Study2023$32,160.00Investigate PFAS in the wastewater system and each permitted industry.CompletedLink to report
Town of SilverthorneIndependent Environmental Study2023$75,286.88Conduct PFAS sampling  for groundwater wells, several entry points, and Blue River surface water to inform decisions for suitable treatment alternatives and treatment plant location.   
       
City of ThorntonEmergency Assistance2023$100,000.00Purchase powdered activated carbon to reduce PFAS levels until permanent treatment can be installed.CompletedLink to report
Heartwood CohousingEmergency Assistance2023$12,500.00Installation of Hydroviv filters/GAC filtration on point-of-use household faucets and refrigerators for a year  
Snake RiverEmergency Assistance2023$45,256.16Offset costs of PFAS sampling equipment and laboratory analysis.  
Todd CreekEmergency Assistance2023$346,944.00Conduct PFAS sampling, evaluate treatment options, and carry out pilot testing of the options.  
Wigwam Mutual Water CompanyEmergency Assistance2023$110,500.00Provide point-of-use personal activated carbon filters for a year replacements for all residents while treatment is being designed and installed.CompletedLink to report
       
City of EnglewoodInfrastructure2023$353,064.00Investigate performance of granulated activated carbon filtration and ion exchange resins in removal of PFAS from raw water supply.  
City of ThorntonInfrastructure2023$100,000.00Offset costs for procurement and 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$105,401.00Conduct pilot testing between options for PFAS treatment infrastructure.  
Forest Hills Metropolitan District/ORC Water ProfessionalsInfrastructure2023$45,000.00Complete an engineering evaluation for PFAS treatment and removal, including alternatives, location, and construction, engineering, permitting, and ongoing operation and maintenance costs.CompletedLink to report
Heartwood CohousingInfrastructure2023$99,048.00Carry out the planning, design, and construction of a PFAS removal treatment system and a new well to replace two contaminated wells.  
Town of SilverthorneInfrastructure2023$176,220.00Conduct PFAS sampling and investigation to determine extent, variability, and consistency of well contamination to inform decisions about treatment options.  
Yellow Barn LimitedInfrastructure2023$2,050.00Install 2 activated carbon filters to existing water treatment design.CompletedLink to report
       
HDR Inc. ContractContractor for Sampling2022$1,917,945.00Conduct PFAS sampling of public water systems and grantees.  
       
City of ThorntonStandard Sampling2022$10,000.00Investigate PFAS in the water system  and seasonal variations and inform decisions about treatment options.CompletedLink to report
City of Grand Junction (WW)Standard Sampling2022$7,877.02Investigate PFAS in the drinking water and wastewater system.CompletedLink to
report
City of Grand Junction (SW)Standard Sampling2022$7,559.00Investigate PFAS in surface water.CompletedLink to
report
San Juan Basin Public HealthStandard Sampling2022$10,000.00Conduct PFAS sampling and outreach at various locations and wells around the Durango-La Plata County Airport and the Durango Fire Protection District.CompletedLink to
report
Forest Hills Metropolitan DistrictStandard Sampling2022$1,020.00Investigate PFAS in the drinking water system.Completed

Report

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Chaffee County Public Health & EnvironmentStandard Sampling2022$8,315.20Identify and conduct PFAS sampling at several sites, conduct community outreach, and investigate citizen concerns and public health risks.CompletedLink to
report
City of LouisvilleStandard Sampling2022$7,795.74Conduct standard PFAS sampling at source water and finished water to obtain baseline data and inform remedial decisions for lakes and watersheds impacted by East Troublesome fire.CompletedLink to
report
Sugar Loaf Fire Protection DistrictStandard Sampling2022$8,900.00Conduct standard PFAS sampling projects in residential areas, fire stations, and along Bummers Creek to answer questions about plume movement and surface water impact.CompletedLink to
report
Trout UnlimitedStandard Sampling2022$9,280.00Conduct standard PFAS sampling of surface water around Cameron, East Troublesome, Calwood, Fourmile, Lefthand, and Marshall wildfire areas, and collaboratively develop site sampling plans for numerous watersheds impacted by wildfires.CompletedLink to report
       
South Adams CountyInfrastructure2022$73,923Offset costs for pre-design of ion exchange treatment plant to replace existing activated carbon system and enhance PFAS removal from raw water supply.CompletedLink to
report
 
Security Water District (SWD)Infrastructure2022$448,500Improve the new ion exchange treatment facility by removing faulty equipment, repairing essential internal and external parts, and adding functional spaces.  
Stratmoor Hills Water DistrictInfrastructure2022$12,524.00Conduct operations and maintenance of a newly built ion exchange treatment plant used for removal of PFAS.CompletedLink to
report
Town of FriscoInfrastructure2022$50,000Perform pilot testing of treatment processes, for the removal of PFAS already detected in Frisco Well #7.CompletedLink to
report
Summit County LandfillInfrastructure2022$75,000.00Evaluate current disposal options and then design a pre-treatment system for PFAS removal from landfill leachate prior to entering WWTP.CompletedLink to
report
       
South Adams County (GAC)Emergency Assistance2022$407,274.00Offset replacement of activated carbon filtration as well as annual operating costs of treating SACWSD's raw water supply.CompletedLink to
report
South Adams County 
(Denver Water)
Emergency Assistance2022$2,518,157.00Purchase of Denver water to help perform dilution of PFAS concentrations in finished drinking water.CompletedLink to
report
       
City of LongmontIndependent Environmental Study2022$20,190Conduct PFAS sampling at source water, sewage, treated effluents, and the St. Vrain River to inform decisions toward decreasing contamination.CompletedLink to
report
South Adams CountyIndependent Environmental Study2022$354,000Install new wells and conduct PFAS sampling at all wells to the extent of PFAS contamination within South Platte Alluvium.CompletedLink to
report
City and County of BroomfieldIndependent Environmental Study2022$91,440Conduct PFAS sampling and analysis for WWTP and the sanitary sewer collection system to find sources and discharge destinations.CompletedLink to
report
Roslyn Fire Training Center - Denver Department of Public Health & Environment - Environmental Quality DivisionIndependent Environmental Study2022$275,000Conduct PFAS sampling at Roslyn Fire Training Center within 1.5 years to establish trends, advance site model, and support remedial evaluation.  
City and County of Denver, Denver International Airport--DENIndependent Environmental Study2022$87,760$87,760
Conduct PFAS seasonal sampling in surface water, sediment, and alluvial groundwater at Third Creek Drainage.
CompletedLink to
report