"Every Pennsylvanian has a Constitutional right to clean air and pure water, but far too many communities here in Pennsylvania suffer from old and outdated lead pipes that endanger the health of our children and families," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "My Administration is committed to safeguarding this right by making critical investments that will deliver clean drinking to families across the Commonwealth, especially in communities that have been left behind for too long. This is an important step forward in protecting Pennsylvania's water infrastructure and delivering a clean water supply to every resident and business who calls Pennsylvania home."
The funding for these projects originates from a combination of state funds approved by voters, Growing Greener, Marcellus Legacy funds, the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, federal grants to PennVEST from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and recycled loan repayments from previous PennVEST funding awards. Funds for these projects are disbursed after expenses for work are paid and receipts are submitted to PennVEST for review.
"Clean water is the lifeblood of our communities. It is essential for our residents' health, our businesses' growth, and the overall prosperity of Pennsylvanians" said PennVEST Chairman Dr. Brian Regli. "We must continue to invest in modern and resilient clean water infrastructure to safeguard our future. Under the direction of Governor Shapiro, we continually seek ways to prioritize the maintenance and improvement of our water infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians."
Project Highlights
-- $14.5 million in grants and loans to Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority to replace lead service lines
-- $6.1 million loan to Epiphany Environmental, LLC to acquire an existing metals separation pre-treatment facility in Clarion County and upgrade it to a water treatment system capable of treating up to 60,000 gallons of oil and gas wastewater per day. The project upgrades will reduce the reliance on well disposal or treated discharges to waters of the Commonwealth.
-- $916,284 grant to the Chester County Conservation District to install manure storage tank and other farm conservation measures in Honey Brook Township.
Click Here for a list of projects funded.
Visit the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority webpage to learn more about available funding.
NewsClip:
-- Marcellus Drilling News: Aborted Epiphany Oil & Gas Wastewater Treatment Plant Resurrected With PennVEST Loan
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