{"id":221,"date":"2016-04-15T14:40:15","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T14:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/?page_id=221"},"modified":"2026-03-18T11:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:45:05","slug":"source-water-protection-assistance-funding-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/source-water-programs\/source-water-protection-assistance-funding-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Source Water Protection Assistance &amp; Funding Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (VDH-ODW) offers <strong>three ways<\/strong> to support source water protection initiatives. These are described below (click each title box to expand its content). For questions about VHD-ODW\u2019s source water protection assistance and funding opportunities, contact the <a href=\"mailto:sourcewater@vdh.virginia.gov\">Source Water Programs Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f9fe;\">\n<td class=\"Numbers\">1<\/td>\n<td><strong>Source Water Protection Plan Development &amp; Implementation Assistance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table id=\"mytable2\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>VDH-ODW awarded two contracts to help small community waterworks in developing and implementing Source Water Protection Plans. Contact information of project managers and a map illustrating the assigned service territory of the selected contractors is provided below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"icon_remove\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1905\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1905\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/09\/SWPP_Contractor_2017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1905 size-medium\" title=\"Click the map to enlarge the image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/09\/SWPP_Contractor_2017-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/09\/SWPP_Contractor_2017-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/09\/SWPP_Contractor_2017-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/09\/SWPP_Contractor_2017-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/09\/SWPP_Contractor_2017.jpg 1181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Click the map to enlarge the image<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CHA &#8211; Sandra Warner<\/strong><br \/>\n540-552-5548<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:swarner@chacompanies.com\">swarner@chacompanies.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b>CHA &#8211; Ashley Ruble\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">540-259-8813<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Aruble@chacompanies.com<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span class=\"x_ContentPasted5\">Tetra Tech<br class=\"x_ContentPasted5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/span><\/b><span class=\"x_ContentPasted5\">Cori Edwards<br class=\"x_ContentPasted5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>681-313-4277<br class=\"x_ContentPasted5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/span><u><span class=\"x_ContentPasted5\">Cori.edwards@tetratech.com<\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>VDH-ODW may fund source water protection plans and the implementation of certain protection measures for waterworks who meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classified as a Community waterworks,<\/li>\n<li>Serve less than 50,000 people, <strong>and<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Process water directly from a drinking water supply source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #e6eef9;\">\n<td class=\"Numbers\">2<\/td>\n<td><strong>VDH-ODW Source Water Protection Direct Technical Assistance<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>VDH-ODW uses a geographic information system (GIS) to manage the\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/source-water-programs\/source-water-assessment-program\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/source-water-programs\/source-water-assessment-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><b>Source Water Assessment Program<\/b><\/a>\u00a0database. The GIS platform allows VDH-ODW to collaborate more effectively with waterworks and their consultants. The direct assistance is for waterworks not already working with one of our source water protection contractors described above. VDH-ODW\u2019s objectives are to promote electronic information exchange from the Source Water Assessment Program GIS database, provide guidance for source water protection development, and facilitate integration of protection initiatives among potential partners.<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f6f9fe;\">\n<td class=\"Numbers\">3<\/td>\n<td><strong>Source Water Implementation Grant Program<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">VDH-ODW collaborates with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to offer this grant opportunity for local wellhead protection implementation projects. This grant opportunity is available for localities or service authorities who meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Own or operate a community waterworks,<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Process drinking water directly from a groundwater &amp; surface water supply source<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Have a protection\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2016\/04\/2014VDH_SWPP_Definitions.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2016\/04\/2014VDH_SWPP_Definitions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><b>strategy in-place<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0<b>and<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Have an active\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2016\/04\/2014VDH_SWPP_Definitions.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2016\/04\/2014VDH_SWPP_Definitions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\"><b>source water protection committee<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table id=\"mytable2\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4 class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Waterworks Funding Opportunities for Source Water Protection\u00a0webinar<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"648\">\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YWtiPd33_zA?si=gNAxBAIlLlV1yHC4\">Webinar Recording<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/02\/SWP-Presentation-12.5.2026.508c-1.pdf\">Webinar Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Highlight_Box_Top_Light_Blue\" style=\"padding: 15px;\" align=\"center\">\n<h2 align=\"center\">Applications are due Monday <b>May 18, 2026 at 5pm<\/b>.<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Links to Wellhead Protection Grant program\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/04\/WHP-application-508c.docx\">WHP grant application form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A synopsis of grant awards made since program inception is provided below. The grant amounts may not reflect actual expenditures because some projects have been completed under budget.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><b><u data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">2024<\/u><\/b><br \/>\n4 applicants received<br \/>\n2 applicants awarded<br \/>\n<b>Awardees<\/b>: The town of Onancock, The town of Middleburg<br \/>\n<b>Total awarded:<\/b>\u00a0$61,250<br \/>\n<b>Applicant projects:\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\nThe town of Onancock will Install reinforced fences and bollards around all fencing. The town will install silt fences and hay bales around the current fencing. The town of Middleburg\u2019s project is to visually inspect the most at-risk sewer mains in the Town to identify possible breaks, blockages, and other failures that could lead to raw sewage being spilled into the ground. The Town will conduct video inspections of the aging pipes in town to identify possible failure points and areas where proactive repairs need to occur.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_elementToProof\"><b><u>2023<\/u><\/b><br \/>\n2 applicants received<br \/>\n2 applicants awarded<br \/>\n<b>Awardees<\/b>: The town of Purcellville, The town of Middleburg<br \/>\n<b>Total awarded:<\/b>\u00a0$67,042<br \/>\n<b>Applicant projects:\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\nInstall Water Source Security Camera Monitoring at 4 Locations.\u00a0Visually inspect all 5 wells including the well casing and seal. Locate any potential water-bearing facture zones down to the camera depth, as well as the water clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><u><b>2022<\/b><\/u><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\">4 applicants received<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\">2 applicants awarded<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Awardees<\/b>: The town of Purcellville, The town of Middleburg<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Total awarded:<\/b>\u00a0$100,000<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Applicant projects:\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Fence five wells,<b>\u00a0<\/b>Priority 1 \u2013 Build Town-owned and maintained sewer force main along Stonewall Avenue. \u00a0Priority 2 \u2013 Procure and install grinder pumps and individual service laterals to each home currently on septic systems.\u00a0Priority 3 \u2013 Abandon existing septic systems and drain fields.\u00a0Priority 4 \u2013 Pay Town of Middleburg availability fees for sewer connections.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><u><b>2021<\/b><\/u><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\">3 applicants received.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\">2 applicants awarded<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><b>Awardees:<\/b>\u00a0The town of\u00a0Purcellville,\u00a0<\/span>The town of Middleburg<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Total awarded:<\/b>\u00a0$135, 836<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Applicant projects<\/b>: Fencing wells,\u00a0analyzing well level data, pumping output data, topography, stream\u00a0drainage elevations, and hydrogeological studies from the inside and outside the town to determine various capture zones and impacts on the town\u2019s source water. In addition, the project would identify potential threats to the source water quantity and quality.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2020\/08\/WHP-website-data.png\" alt=\"2017: 5 applications received, 3 awards made ($90k) 2016: 3 applications received, 3 awards made ($119k) 2018: 3 applicants received, 2 awards made ($126k) 2019: 4 applicants received, 4 awards made ($36k) 2020: 4 applicants received, 4 awards made ($388k)\" width=\"1130\" height=\"769\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2015 Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Town of Middleburg, Town of Lovettsville, James City Service Authority, and Augusta County Service Authority were awarded grants under the 2015 RFA. A total of $119,950 was granted among the four projects. The performance cycle for these awards ends on June 30, 2016.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The projects funded in this round of applications included: well abandonment, wellhead fencing, and protection area delineation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2014 Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nThe VDH-ODW and DEQ continued their collaboration for issuance of the RFA and selection of awardees. As of 2014, funding and management of the program is fully housed at the Virginia Department of Health\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Town of Middleburg, James City Service Authority, and Augusta County Service Authority were awarded grants under the 2014 RFA. A total of $97,750 was granted among the three projects. The performance cycle for these awards ends on September 30, 2015.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The projects funded in this round of applications included: well abandonment, wellhead fencing, and protection area delineation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2012 Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Town of Middleburg, Town of Stanley, James City Service Authority, Augusta County Service Authority, and Fauquier County were awarded grants under the 2012 RFA. A total of $130,390 was granted among the five projects. Contracts were issued in mid 2012 and were completed by late September 2013 (a 15-month performance period was introduced to the program).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The projects funded in this round of applications included: well abandonment, educational outreach, wellhead fencing, advancing ordinances, emergency response planning, hazardous waste collection, and protection area delineation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2010 Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Town of Dayton, the Town of Stanley, James City Service Authority, Augusta County Service Authority, and Fauquier County were awarded grants under the 2010 RFA. A total of $167,275 was granted among the five projects. Contracts were issued in early 2011 and were completed by late September 2011.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The projects funded in this round of applications included: well abandonment, educational outreach, wellhead fencing, and protection area delineation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2009 Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nThe James City Service Authority, Augusta County Service Authority, Town of New Market, and Rockingham County were awarded grants under the 2009 RFA. A total of $131,950 was granted among the four projects. Contracts were issued on October 2009 and were completed by September 2010.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The projects funded in this round of applications included: well abandonment, educational outreach, wellhead fencing, and protection area delineation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2008 Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Augusta County Service Authority, Town of Burkeville, and Town of Lovettsville were awarded grants under the 2008 RFA. A total of $145,254 was granted among the three projects. Contracts were issued on October 2008 and were completed by September 2009.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The projects funded in this round of applications included: sign placement, educational outreach, advancing zoning ordinances, emergency response (spill containment equipment for emergency responders), and protection area delineation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2007 Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Augusta County Service Authority, Town of Lovettsville, and Rye Valley Water Authority were awarded grants under the 2007 RFA. A total of $182,858 was granted among the three projects. Contracts were issued on October 2007 and were completed by September 2008.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The projects funded in this round of applications included: sign placement, educational outreach, wellhead fencing, vault installation, well abandonment, and protection area delineation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2006 Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nThe James City Service Authority, Town of Lovettsville, Town of Stanley, and County of Wythe were awarded grants under the 2006 RFA. A total of $147,390 was granted among the four projects. Contracts were issued on October 2006 and were completed by September 2007.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The projects funded in this round of applications included: educational outreach, planning maps update, well abandonment, and protection area delineation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2005 Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nThe James City Service Authority and Accomack Northampton Planning District Commission were awarded grants under the 2005 RFA. A total of $31,250 was granted among the two projects. Contracts were issued on October 2005 and were completed by September 2006.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The projects funded in this round of applications included: household hazardous waste disposal, educational outreach for children, and well abandonment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water (VDH-ODW) offers three ways to support source water protection initiatives. These are described below (click each title box to expand its content). 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