FEMA Accelerated Awards Strategy (FAASt)

• Project ID: 180700
• Federal cost share: $15,033,700.31

The Arroyo- Guayama Sanitary Trunk Sewer is located in the Municipality of Guayama. This trunk sewer conveys raw sewage from the Branderi Wastewater Pump Station (Branderi WWPS), Road PR-744 and other Guayama communities to the Guayama Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment.

These concrete sewer pipes suffered widespread damages caused by flooding, wind, flood transported debris, wind driven rain, wind driven debris, falling trees, sediment accumulation, power interruption, and other damages caused by the hurricane. The damaged components and equipment are necessary for operation of sewer system that deliver wastewater to the WWTPs. Damaged equipment includes (but is not limited to) pipes (gravity and pressure), manholes, risers, covers, siphons, pipe supports, and eroded topsoil and roadways. As part of the proposed project to rehabilitate the mentioned system PRASA will use a trenchless method to install an interior liner to the damaged pipe. This project will benefit the municipalities of Arroyo and Guayama by eliminating any potential risks to life and health, and potential contamination hazard to nearby water bodies.

• Project ID: 180710
• Federal cost share: $7,748,762.16

The Salinas- Guayama Sanitary Trunk Sewer is located in the Municipality of Salinas. This trunk sewer starts in the intersection of PR-701 with PR-180, its complete length is approximately 12 KM and ends at the Guayama Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment. These concrete sewer pipes suffered widespread damages caused by flooding, wind, flood transported debris, wind driven rain, wind driven debris, falling trees, sediment accumulation, power interruption, and other damages caused by the hurricane. The damaged components and equipment are necessary for operation of sewer system that deliver wastewater to the WWTP. Damaged equipment includes (but is not limited to) pipes (gravity and pressure), manholes, risers, covers, eroded topsoil and roadways. As part of the proposed project to rehabilitate the mentioned system PRASA will use a trenchless method to install an interior liner to the damaged pipe. This project will benefit the municipalities of Salinas by eliminating any potential risks to life, health, and potential contamination hazard to nearby water bodies.

• Project ID: 181148
• Federal cost share: $297,042,542.49

PRASA owns approximately 1,296,815 water meter assets (Fiscal Year 2020 data), used to measure water consumption at each customer (facility) location. Water meter assets include water meters, water meter boxes, and lids, and other related appurtenances. Water meters are installed in meter boxes or meter vaults (depending on the size of the water meter). As part of the proposed project, PRASA intends to replace all its water meter assets (1,296, 815 water meters) with new ultrasonic water meters to: strengthen its water meter assets and infrastructure; increase its financial resilience; and improve its business continuity practices.

• Project ID: 180497
• Federal cost share: $24,094,599.09

The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) proposes rehabilitating the Caguas Sanitary Trunk Sewers (TS) located in the municipality of Caguas. These trunk sewers convey raw sewage to the Caguas Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment.

The system is facing problems related to the Hurricane María event of 2017. These concrete sewer pipes suffered widespread damages caused by flooding, wind, flood transported debris, wind driven rain, wind driven debris, falling trees, sediment accumulation, power interruption, and other damages caused by the hurricane. The damaged components and equipment are necessary for operation of sewer system that deliver wastewater to the WWTPs. Damaged equipment includes (but is not limited to) pipes (gravity and pressure), manholes, risers, covers, siphons, pipe supports, and eroded topsoil and roadways. As part of the proposed project to rehabilitate the mentioned system PRASA will use a trenchless method to install an interior liner to the damaged pipe. This project will benefit the municipality of Caguas by eliminating any potential risks to life and health, and potential contamination hazard to nearby water bodies.

• Project ID: 180346
• Federal cost share: $21,000,642.36

The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) proposes rehabilitating the Hormigueros-Mayaguez Sanitary Trunk Sewers (TS) located in the municipality of Hormigueros and Mayaguez. These trunk sewers convey raw sewage to the Mayagüez Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for treatment.

The system is facing problems related to the Hurricane María event of 2017. These concrete sewer pipes suffered widespread damages caused by flooding, wind, flood transported debris, wind driven rain, wind driven debris, falling trees, sediment accumulation, power interruption, and other damages caused by the hurricane. The damaged components and equipment are necessary for operation of sewer system that deliver wastewater to the WWTPs. Damaged equipment includes (but is not limited to) pipes (gravity and pressure), manholes, risers, covers, siphons, pipe supports, and eroded topsoil and roadways. As part of the proposed project to rehabilitate the mentioned system PRASA will use a trenchless method to install an interior liner to the damaged pipe. This project will benefit the south part of the municipality of Hormigueros-Mayaguez by eliminating any potential risks to life and health, and potential contamination hazard to nearby water bodies.

• Project ID: 551532
• Federal cost share: $5,960,088.12

The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) proposes rehabilitating the Vega Baja Sanitary Trunk Sewers (TS) located in the municipality of Vega Baja. These trunk sewers convey raw sewage to the Vega Baja Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for treatment prior to discharge in Cabo Caribe Channel. The system is facing problems related to the Hurricane María event of 2017. These concrete sewer pipes suffered widespread damages caused by flooding, wind, flood transported debris, wind driven rain, wind driven debris, falling trees, sediment accumulation, power interruption, and other damages caused by the hurricane.

The damaged components and equipment are necessary for operation of sewer system that deliver wastewater to the WWTPs. Damaged equipment includes (but is not limited to) pipes (gravity and pressure), manholes, risers, covers, siphons, pipe supports, and eroded topsoil and roadways. As part of the proposed project to rehabilitate the mentioned system PRASA will use a trenchless method to install an interior liner to the damaged pipes. This project will benefit approximately 17,242 families the municipality of Vega Baja by eliminating or reducing any potential risks to the life and health, and any potential contamination hazard to nearby water bodies.