The projects funded will replace lead service lines, rehabilitate aging systems, upgrade treatment and service capabilities, and reduce environmental contaminants to ensure Pennsylvanians have access to clean, safe water.
“Every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to clean air and pure water — and my Administration is investing historic resources to make sure that right is protected all across our Commonwealth,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “PennVEST-funded projects help communities modernize their water systems, protect public health, and create jobs — and working together across party lines and all levels of government, we’re getting stuff done, delivering results for the good people of Pennsylvania, and building a stronger, more resilient future.”
“In just the past five years, PennVEST has seen an 83 percent increase in demand for water infrastructure funding — a clear sign of the need for continued investment across Pennsylvania,” said Robert Boos, Executive Director of PennVEST. “Our revolving loan model ensures these projects are sustainable for the long term — as loans are repaid, those funds are recycled to support future projects. Thanks to this structure, PennVEST has been able to fully fund every eligible, shovel-ready application since 2015.”
With the national focus on strengthening infrastructure through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, PennVEST has more capacity than ever to provide cost-effective financing for critical water quality projects.
PennVEST continues to adapt and expand opportunities for communities to upgrade their systems and incorporate clean energy solutions — such as solar, anaerobic digesters, and hydropower — that reduce long-term operating costs and qualify for the federal Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives.
PennVEST funding for these projects originates from a combination of state funds approved by voters, Growing Greener funds, Marcellus Legacy funds, the federal Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, federal grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the federal Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and recycled loan repayments from previous PennVEST awards.
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Visit the PennVEST website for more information on water infrastructure funding opportunities.
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[Posted: October 15, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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