Pennsylvania allocates $7.5 million for stormwater, sewer upgrades in Northampton
(UI) – Leigh Valley News reported that Bethlehem Township and Bangor Borough, in Pennsylvania’s Northampton County, are receiving $7.5 million, collectively, to make significant upgrades to their respective stormwater and sewer systems. The money is part of a greater $274 million granted to the state by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Bethlehem Township is set to receive over $5.5 million for stormwater improvements along Easton Avenue, aimed at addressing flooding risks and improving water quality in Nancy Run and the Lehigh River. Projects include retrofitting three storm water detention basins and creating a fourth.
Meanwhile, Bangor Borough will benefit from over $2 million to upgrade its sewer plant, addressing grading inconsistencies and outdated equipment like headworks pumps, drive-controlled pumps, a control-and-monitoring system at the digester building and more. These measures are intended to mitigate issues during wet weather and flooding, benefiting not only Bangor but also nearby areas like Martin’s Creek, Roseto, and Washington Township.
The funding is part of a broader initiative emphasizing clean water access as a constitutional right, facilitated by PENNVEST and supported by state and federal sources including voter-approved funds, federal grants, and stimulus funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
This story was originally reported by LeighValleyNews.com
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