$332 million in funding cleared for regional Pa. water, wastewater projects
Nearly $332 million in regional water and wastewater upgrades have cleared a key review by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission’s Environment Committee.
According to LeHigh Valley News, the five-year capital program, led by Lehigh County Authority (LCA), spans 2025–2030 and includes more than a dozen projects to improve reliability, safety and efficiency in both Allentown and suburban service areas. Planned work includes treatment plant upgrades, leak detection, lead pipe replacement, pump station improvements and sewer rehabilitation.
Highlights include four miles of Allentown water main replacements by 2028, upgrades to the Spring Creek Pump Station, odor control and electrical improvements at wastewater facilities, and continued investment in the Kline’s Island Sewer System, where $91 million is earmarked for aging infrastructure and overflow controls, LeHigh Valley News reported.
The projects align with Pennsylvania’s Act 537 plan requirements and support goals to modernize utility infrastructure, protect groundwater and integrate new technologies. The work will aim to reduce environmental risks, lower costs, and position the region for long-term growth.
The regional Act 537 plan, carrying an estimated $318 million price tag over 10 years, is nearly ready for state submission pending one final municipal resolution.
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