Since Governor Josh Shapiro took office, his Administration has invested more than $4.9 billion through PennVEST to protect public health by delivering clean drinking water, replacing more than 45,000 lead service lines, and modernizing drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
This funding has supported communities in 63 counties, helping address aging infrastructure, improve water quality, and ensure reliable water systems for generations of Pennsylvanians.
“Every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to clean water, and my Administration is committed to protecting that right by investing in the infrastructure our communities need,” said Governor Shapiro. “We’re helping communities modernize aging water and wastewater systems, replace lead service lines, and address emerging contaminants to protect public health and ensure our residents have access to clean, safe drinking water for generations to come.”
“PennVEST’s low-cost financing continues to be one of the most effective tools Pennsylvania municipalities have for tackling the rising costs of water infrastructure,” said Robert Boos, Executive Director of PennVEST. “By reducing the financial burden on local governments, PennVEST empowers communities to replace aging systems, protect public health, and invest in long-term resilience — strengthening the economic and environmental foundation that our towns and cities rely on every day.”
PennVEST funding for water improvement projects originates from a combination of state funds approved by voters, Growing Greener funds, Marcellus Legacy funds, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), federal grant awards to PennVEST from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, and recycled loan repayments from previous PennVEST funding awards.
Click Here for the list of projects funded and the PennVEST announcement.
Visit the PennVEST website to learn more about water infrastructure funding opportunities.
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[Posted: October 21, 2026] PA Environment Digest
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