Grant Information
Grant Information
Grant Information Sheet
Grant Funding for Interim Household Treatment (PFAS & Manganese)
This Nevada program provides free in-home water filters so residents have safe drinking water while long-term community solutions are developed.
Purpose of the Grant Funding
The mission of this grant funding is to serve Nevada’s communities by providing free water filters for safe, clean drinking water. This program addresses the issue of PFAS and Manganese that pose potential risks to water quality and public health. By offering free household filters, this funding ensures residents have access to safe drinking water until long-term solutions are implemented.
Key Objectives
- Protect Public Health: Reduce exposure to emerging contaminants in home water supplies.
- Provide Financial Support: Cover purchase, maintenance, and replacement filter costs.
- Bridge the Gap: Offer a temporary solution while long-term treatment is implemented.
- Raise Awareness: Engage residents on contaminants and household treatment options.
What Are PFAS and Manganese?
PFAS and manganese are emerging contaminants that can be detected in drinking water and may pose health risks. They can enter the environment from sources like wastewater discharges, industrial activities, agricultural operations, and household waste.
Reducing exposure in drinking water helps protect the health of Nevadans.
Funding Coverage
- One household water filter designed to remove emerging contaminants.
- Purchase, maintenance, and replacement filters covered through July 2029 or as funding allows.
Eligibility Requirements
- Live in an area where PFAS or manganese exceed a drinking water maximum contaminant level or health advisory.
- Be served by a small public water system (<10,000) and/or reside in a disadvantaged community.
- Own or rent a property where a household filter can be installed.
- Accept the program’s Terms & Conditions.
Program Timeline
Program Launch
- Applications are open, and residents are invited to submit applications.
- Approved filters are listed, and filter brochures and data sheets are provided on the website.
Implementation Phase
- Filters ordered and delivered to eligible applicants.
- Periodic check-ins to ensure systems are functioning correctly.
Replacement Cycle Opens
Applicants invited to submit filter replacement applications.
Replacement Filters
- Replacement filters ordered and delivered to eligible participants.
- Ongoing periodic performance check-ins.
Program Conclusion
Grant funding concludes. Residents notified about transition to long-term solutions (e.g., community-level treatment).
How to Apply
- Check Eligibility: Verify your residence is in an eligible area.
- Submit Application: Complete the online or paper application and required info.
- Track Your Benefits: Keep records of maintenance and filter changes.
Helpful Links
Contact
Phone:
- Mike Antoine, CEHP (775) 687-9490
- Karola Kennedy, Associate Engineer (775) 687-9503
Email: contact@ndepwaterfilters.org
Key Takeaways
- Purpose: Provide interim household filters for emerging contaminants.
- Funding Period: 2025–2029.
- Action: Eligible residents should apply and install systems before the program ends.
Filter Criteria
Filter Criteria Sheet
Free Filter Criteria – Interim Household Treatment (PFAS & Manganese)
Use these criteria to select household filters eligible for Nevada’s interim program.
Grant Requirements
- NSF/ANSI Certification: Filter must meet relevant NSF/ANSI standards (e.g., 42, 53, or 58) to verify performance claims.
Additional Criteria
- Vendor Consideration: Vendor should be flexible to work with RCI on payment timing, including payment on or after delivery.
- Effectiveness: Prioritize filters proven to remove specific contaminants—especially PFAS and manganese.
- Ease of Use: Favor straightforward installation, minimal maintenance, and clear instructions.
- Affordability: Consider initial unit cost, replacement filter costs, and overall affordability.
- Compatibility: Ensure the system works with standard household plumbing or appliances.
- Availability: Filters and replacements should be readily available for purchase.
Tip: When comparing models, check certified performance claims for PFAS and manganese removal, filter life, and replacement schedules.
PWS Criteria
PWS Criteria Sheet
Priority Public Water System (PWS) Criteria – Interim Household Treatment (PFAS & Manganese)
Use these criteria to identify priority public water systems for Nevada’s interim household treatment program.
Grant Requirements
- 1) Disadvantaged Community and/or Small Public Water System
- Serves fewer than 10,000 people and/or supplies water in a disadvantaged community.
- Relevant references: NAC 445A.675245 & NRS 445A.270, 445A.860.
- State of Nevada Median Household Income (MHI): $81,134 (2024 U.S. Census Bureau estimates).
- 80% of State MHI: $64,907.
- Consider listing on the Nevada SRF Drinking Water Priority List.
- 2) Public Health & Safety
Priority where drinking water concentrations are at or above the applicable MCL or Health Advisory.
Emerging Contaminant Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) Health Advisory PFOA 4.0 ppt — PFOS 4.0 ppt — PFNA 10 ppt — PFHxS 10 ppt — HFPO-DA (GenX) 10 ppt — Mixtures (≥2 of PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, PFBS) — Hazard Index = 1 (unitless) Manganese (Mn) No Primary MCL established 0.3 mg/L *MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level. ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). EPA Health Advisories indicate non-regulatory concentrations at which adverse effects are not anticipated over specified durations.
Additional Criteria
- 3) Public Water System Type
- Higher priority for systems providing year-round drinking water to households/residents.
- Not eligible: mining operations, government facilities, casinos.
- 4) Population Impact
- Prioritize options that reach the greatest number of households in need.
- 5) Reliability
- Emphasize solutions that can be deployed and maintained reliably for the full program duration.
- 6) Community Engagement
- Consider likelihood of trust and support from residents and local partners.
- Give preference where communities/PWS boards have voluntarily agreed to participate.
