PENNVEST awards $64 million for Penn. water infrastructure projects
(UI) — Pennsylvania American Water has secured more than $64 million in grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support drinking water infrastructure improvements in Allegheny, Cumberland and Susquehanna counties.
The funding package totals approximately $64.1 million and will finance lead service line replacement, PFAS treatment upgrades and construction of a new water treatment plant.
The largest portion of the funding includes a $25 million low-interest loan to construct a new Susquehanna Water Treatment Plant in Harmony Township. The facility will replace an aging treatment plant that serves more than 4,200 customers and address long-term maintenance and structural concerns.
In Cumberland County, PENNVEST approved a $2.4 million grant and a $27.8 million low-interest loan for installation of a new PFAS treatment system at the Silver Spring Water Treatment Plant. The project will add granular activated carbon treatment and related pumping, electrical, backup power, security and stormwater improvements to help the facility comply with upcoming federal PFAS drinking water regulations.
The funding package also includes a $2.7 million grant and a $6.2 million loan to replace approximately 575 lead and galvanized lead service lines in Dormont Borough, Allegheny County. The project is part of Pennsylvania American Water's ongoing effort to eliminate lead-containing service lines from its distribution system and improve drinking water quality.
"These projects will have a positive impact on the service provided for our customers by enabling us to continue our efforts to improve water and infrastructure across the state," said Tony Nokovich, Pennsylvania American Water's vice president of engineering.
According to the company, PENNVEST has awarded Pennsylvania American Water more than $261 million in grants and low-interest loans since July 2024 to support water and wastewater infrastructure improvements across the state.
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