The projects include replacing lead service lines, rehabilitating aging systems, upgrading service capabilities, extending service to more communities, and reducing environmental contaminants through compliance with current regulatory levels.
“With the announcement of these approvals, it’s important to emphasize the significant milestone PennVEST has reached, surpassing $1 billion in clean water infrastructure approvals within a single fiscal year for the first time,” said PennVEST Chairman Dr. Brian Regli. “I want to express my gratitude for the collective efforts, dedication, and hard work of the PennVEST team and their partners. This meaningful progress is setting the stage for even more success in the future.”
“Since the inception of the State Revolving Fund, PennVEST has approved in excess of $12.8 billion in clean water infrastructure projects,” said PennVEST Executive Director Robert Boos. “The revolving nature of the fund has proven to be highly successful. As we move forward, our focus will remain on supporting projects that continue to innovate and foster collaboration, ensuring we deliver even greater results for our communities”.
PennVEST funding for water improvement projects originates from a combination of state funds approved by voters, Growing Greener funds, Marcellus Legacy funds from Act 13 drilling impact fees, the federal Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, federal grant awards to PennVEST from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, and recycled loan repayments from previous PennVEST funding awards.
Click Here for a list of projects funded and the PennVEST announcement.
Visit the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority webpage to learn more about water infrastructure funding opportunities.
Other Water Quality Grants
April 25-- DEP Local Abandoned Mine Reclamation Grants
May 13-- NFWF Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
May 13-- NFWF Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants
May 13-- NFWF Chesapeake Watershed Investments For Landscape Defense (WILD)
May 30-- PRPS People, Parks & Community Foundation Grants
May 31-- Commonwealth Financing Authority Act 13 Watershed, Flood, Sewage, Recreation Grants
June 2-- Coldwater Heritage Partnership Conservation Grants
June 20-- Growing Greener Plus, Bond Forfeiture, Stormwater Planning Grants
June 20-- EPA Section 319 Grants
October 24-- DEP Local Abandoned Mine Reclamation Grants
Ongoing-- Landowners, Apply Now For Statewide Riparian Tree Plantings
NewsClips:
-- Northampton Twp., Northampton Bucks County Municipal Authority Announced The Award Of $20 Million In PennVEST Funding To Expand Navy PFAS Remediation
-- Tribune-Democrat: North Fork Water Project Awarded Funds For ‘Flood Resilience’ Project; Scalp Level Gets Sewer, Stormwater Funding
-- Erie Times: Erie Water Works Secures $10 Million For Lead Pipe Replacement Project
-- Altoona Mirror: PennVEST Loans Altoona Water Authority For Wastewater System Improvements
Related Articles This Week:
-- CFA Accepting Applications For Act 13 Watershed Restoration, Mine Reclamation, Sewage, Flood Mitigation, Recreation Grants [PaEN]
-- DEP, Partners Celebrate Earth Day At Schuylkill County Stream Restoration Project; Announce Opening On Next Round Of Growing Greener Plus Grants [PaEN]
-- DEP, Local Partners Celebrate Stream Restoration Investments In Little Conestoga Creek Watershed, Lancaster County [PaEN]
-- DCNR Marks Earth Day By Planting Over 400 Trees At Pottstown School District In Montgomery County [PaEN]
-- ACAP Ag Conservation Conference Highlights Innovation, Collaboration And Recognized Conservation Leadership [PaEN]
-- DEP Healthy Waters Chesapeake Bay Watershed Update Highlights County Projects To Reduce Nutrient, Sediment Pollution, Grant And Training Opportunities [PaEN]
-- Guest Essay: A Fish Drawn To Water: My Yellow Breeches Watershed Journey - By Leigh Ann Chow, Cumberland County Master Watershed Steward Candidate [PaEN]
-- Penn State Extension Celebrates Earth Day With Dr. Watt R. Shedd; Road Salt Pollution; Street2Creek Call For Artists In York; Rain Barrel Kits; Learn How To Plant Trees [PaEN]
-- Guest Essay: A Fish Drawn To Water: My Yellow Breeches Watershed Journey - By Leigh Ann Chow, Cumberland County Master Watershed Steward Candidate [PaEN]
-- PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct. 14-16 In State College; Sponsorships, Exhibit Space Available [PaEN]
-- Ohio River Basin Alliance Releases Report Documenting $50 Billion In Annual Economic Benefits Of Natural Ecosystems In Ohio River Watershed - $1.725 Billion In PA [PaEN]
-- USDA Cancels Partnership For Climate-Smart Commodities Grants; Up To $911 Million Impact On Pennsylvania Farmers [PaEN]
-- Sen. Yaw Introduces ‘Skill’ Gambling Games Regulation Bill Directing Some Revenue To Clean Streams Fund [PaEN]
-- American Water Foundation Awards 14 Water & Environment Grants To Organizations In Pennsylvania [PaEN]
-- Aqua Pennsylvania, PA Environmental Council Award More Than $55,000 In Local Grants To Protect Your Drinking Water In Southeast Pennsylvania [PaEN]
-- Penn State Extension Water Cooler Talk: April 30 - Small Pennsylvania Watershed, Big Impact - Restoration Of Halfmoon Creek, Centre County [PaEN]
-- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approved 58 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use General Permits In March; 142 In 2025 [PaEN]
-- Susquehanna River Basin Commission Highlights Updated Water Quality Maps; Natural Gas Water Use Report; Impact Of Federal Cuts [PaEN]
-- USGS PA Water Science Center Highlights New Interactive Water Quality Dashboards; Drought Monitoring Network; PFAS Aquatic Exposure Effects [PaEN]
-- CBF: Pollen Explosion Sometimes Creates Strange Green/Yellow Slicks On Waters In Chesapeake Bay Watershed [PaEN]
-- Citizen Scientists Help Toads Cross The Road In Roxborough Neighborhood Of Philadelphia; 22,000 Toads Saved Over 16 Years [PaEN]
NewsClips:
-- Republican Herald: DEP Secretary Touts Growing Greener Grant Program, Pine Grove Floodplain Project
-- Lancaster Farming: USDA Cancels Partnership For Climate-Smart Commodities Grants [Climate Projects Tied To PA Got $900 Million]
-- WHYY: Philly-Area Farmers Among Hundreds Impacted By President’s Gutting Of Climate-Friendly Farm Grants
-- LancasterOnline: USDA Secretary Says Agency Plans Farmer Aid Program To Combat Tariff Turmoil During Lancaster County Stop
-- York Daily Record: USDA Secretary Defends President’s Policies During Lebanon County Farm Tour
-- Penn State Extension Webinar Series To Focus On Successful Tree And Shrub Planting Starting April 28
-- Williamsport Sun: Beaver Dams Can Improve Watersheds In PA; Freshwater Institute, Susquehanna University
-- Master Watershed Stewards In York County: Street2Creek Storm Drain Art In York - Call For Artists
-- Berks County Agricultural Center To Host April 23 Open House, 8:00 a.m. to Noon
-- Williamsport Sun: Sen. Yaw To State: Make Stream ‘Cleaning’ [Dredging] Easier
-- TribLive: Proposed Stormwater Fee Draws Concerns From Allegheny Twp. Residents, Business Owners In Westmoreland
[Posted: April 23, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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