Over $64 million granted for water infrastructure upgrades in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania American Water has received more than $64.3 million in grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support four major water infrastructure projects across Butler, Columbia, Fayette and Monroe counties. The funding will enable the utility to replace aging assets, remove lead service lines and address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in local water systems.

The largest portion of the funding—$28.5 million in loans—will support improvements to the Oneida Valley Water Treatment Plant in Butler County, including the installation of new flocculation, sedimentation and filtration systems. The upgrades are designed to boost treatment capacity and reliability during peak demand periods.

In Fayette County, nearly $5.4 million in combined loans and grants will replace about 389 lead service lines in Uniontown and surrounding townships, eliminating lead components from the local water distribution network. Additional funding exceeding $30 million will finance PFAS remediation projects in Columbia and Monroe counties, where Pennsylvania American Water plans to build new treatment facilities with granular activated carbon and green sand filtration systems.

Governor Josh Shapiro said the PENNVEST-funded projects reflect the state’s ongoing investment in modernizing water infrastructure, protecting public health and supporting local economies. The improvements are expected to strengthen system resilience and enhance water quality for thousands of customers across Pennsylvania.

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