Evaluate Emerging Pathogens in Lakes, Rivers, and Tap Water to Keep Drinking Water Safe
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$325,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
U of MN
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
This research project will provide critical information regarding how to treat surface water (used by 25% of Minnesota's population) to prevent outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease and infections by Mycobacterium avium.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2020 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f
Appropriation Language
$325,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to evaluate emerging pathogens including Legionella and mycobacteria to ensure that surface water used for drinking water and tap water is safe to drink. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$325,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Timothy
Last Name
LaPara
Organization Name
U of MN
Street Address
500 Pillsbury Dr SE
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55455
Phone
(612) 624-6028
Email
lapar001@umn.edu
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