Shapiro Administration Invests $284.2 Million through PENNVEST | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA - Today, the Shapiro Administration announced the investment of $284.2 million for 33 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 20 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

The projects awarded funding will replace lead service lines, rehabilitate aging water systems, upgrade water treatment and service capabilities, and reduce environmental contaminants to ensure Pennsylvanians have access to clean, safe water.

"Every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to pure water and my Administration is continuing that work by investing in projects that protect public health, modernize drinking water infrastructure, and support local economies," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "We're investing in dozens of projects all across the Commonwealth to ensure more Pennsylvanians have clean, reliable drinking water when they turn on the tap."

"This fiscal year, we broke records on investment in two board meetings, making fiscal year 2024-2025 a momentous year for PENNVEST," said Robert Boos, Executive Director of PENNVEST. "Since the board meeting in July 2025, PENNVEST has invested more than $1.6 billion over 130 total water quality improvement projects across 45 counties."

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 & Jobs Act, federal grant awards to PENNVEST from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, and recycled loan repayments from previous PENNVEST funding awards.

The list of project summaries is as follows:

Drinking Water Projects

Allegheny County

***Borough of Brackenridge - received a $5,754,260 grant and a $7,465,740 loan for improvements to the water treatment plant. The project includes improvements to site piping for the clear well and on-site distribution storage tanks, construction of a flocculation tank with flash mixing, installation of lamella plate clarifier equipment inside of the existing clarifier tank, and demolition of an exterior circular clarifier. Also included are repairs and improvements to the backwash equalization chamber and piping, general electrical and control system improvements, construction of a new building addition to the main building, and floor and roof repairs as well as additions throughout the treatment plant. The project will bring the plant into regulatory compliance related to turbidity.

***Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority - received a $1,644,844 grant and a $634,616 loan for a lead service line component of their partner small diameter lead line water main replacement project. Line replacement will include 733 residential lead service lines. This project will increase available water, provide water conservation, improve aesthetic water quality, and improve compliance with lead and copper regulations.

*Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority - received a $21,770,999 loan for a small diameter water main replacement project in the East Allegheny, Spring Hill, and Hill District areas of the City of Pittsburgh. The project includes the replacement of aging 4-inch to 16-inch diameter pipes with new zinc coated ductile iron pipe ranging from 4-inch to 24-inch. Also included is the replacement of water mains, valves, fire hydrants, and water service lines. The project will address the Authority's significant water loss and inadequate flow.

Bedford County

*The Bedford Township Municipal Authority - received a $5,033,000 loan for development of a new well. In addition to the construction of the new well, the project will include installation of a 1,350-foot transmission main between the well and the existing Bedford Springs treatment facility, a new metering vault, the addition of a corrosion control injection system at the treatment facility, replacement of approximately 11,900 feet of water main, eight fire hydrants, 32 gate valves, service lines, and appurtenances. The project will provide a redundant water source for the southern service area.

Bucks County

***Doylestown Township Municipal Authority - received a $4,440,800 grant for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal and treatment in North Wells 3 and 4. PFAS remediation upgrades include installation of a new 45-foot by 25-foot PFAS treatment facility on the existing parcel where the Authority's North Wells #3 and #4 are located. Architectural elements from the surrounding homes will be incorporated into the building design to make the facility more aesthetically pleasing. The facility will house two 5,000-gallon carbon filtration units to remove the PFAS contamination from the groundwater, and two 1,500-gallon greensand filtration units will be installed to remove iron and manganese impurities. Both treatment systems will have a designed flow rate of 500 gallons per minute. In addition, an emergency backup generator will be installed to ensure continuous, safe drinking water services during power outages. This project will remove a source of a known emerging contaminant from the public water supply.

***Perkasie Regional Authority - received a $2,261,518 grant and a $3,712,524 loan for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal and treatment at Well 7. The PFAS treatment project includes construction of a new treatment building. The existing wellhouse will be demolished to allow for re-drilling activities to remove materials resulting from a partial collapse within the well. The treatment building will contain one train of granular activated carbon filtration, for removal of PFAS, as well as disinfection feed. Backwash water will be stored in a 20,000-gallon on-site holding tank to allow for managed discharge to the sanitary sewer. This project will remove a source of a known emerging contaminant from the public water supply.

Cambria County

*Highland Sewer & Water Authority - received an $8,266,350 loan for phase three of the Croyle Water Project. This phase consists of the construction of approximately 51,000 feet of transmission and distribution waterline with all necessary appurtenances within the Croyle area. Work includes the installation of water line, water service line from the water main to the property line, and water appurtenances necessary for the system. Three new pressure reducing valve (PRV) vaults will be added to the system to reduce dangerous pressure levels that currently exist within the Croyle Township main lines. Implementation of this project will result in a decrease of water loss and consolidated ownership and management of what were previously two separate drinking water systems.

***Reade Township Municipal Authority - received a $2,430,129 grant and a $2,590,876 loan for a well line and tank project. The project will include replacement of 8,800 feet of existing 10-inch raw waterline along Cambria Mills Road with new 10-inch waterline. In addition, the new 178,061-gallon water tank will be installed at the same location as the existing 189,203-gallon water tank. The project will increase capacity and decrease leaking of the pipes due to poor drainage in acidic soil.

***The Southwestern Cambria County Water Authority - received a $2,540,153 grant and a $12,713,047 loan for a waterline replacement project. The project consists of the installation of 34,000 feet of 6-inch waterline, 5,000 feet of service lines, three pressure relief vaults, and 277 meter pits and meters, as well as the replacement of 277 curb stop assemblies. The project also involves the installation of a new water tank to replace an existing tank. This project will increase available water, provide water conservation, improve aesthetic water quality, and improve the Authority's ability to operate and maintain the water system.

*Windber Area Authority - received a $4,195,560 loan for replacement of the Mine 40 water line. The project consists of the installation of approximately 9,240 feet of new 6-inch to 12-inch water distribution piping as well as associated infrastructure for both distribution piping and water service connections. This project will affect approximately 224 service connections and will decrease maintenance costs and water loss.

Carbon County

*Kline Township Municipal Authority - received a $6,670,000 loan for three water system improvement components: the Hancock Street Phase 2 Water Main Replacement, the Tresckow Fire Loop Water Main Replacement, and the Tresckow Water Tank Rehabilitation. The project will replace 2,500 feet of water main with new 8-inch diameter pipe, along with replacement and addition of existing water service lines and fire hydrants. The Tresckow Fire Loop Water Main Replacement project includes replacement of 4,100 feet of water main with 8-inch diameter pipe, along with replacement and addition of fire hydrants and of existing water service lines, many of which are galvanized. Finally, the Tresckow Water Tank project will rehabilitate the existing elevated storage tank by repainting the tank structure. Upon completion, the improvements will create a complete loop of 8-inch diameter water main within the distribution system which will improve hydraulic performance, increase system reliability, and enhance fire suppression capabilities throughout the Tresckow service area.

Clarion County

***Foxburg Area Water and Sewer Authority - received a $2,631,852 grant and a $2,544,148 loan for water system improvements. This project will install a new water treatment plant adjacent to the Authority's existing facility including four greensand filters, chemical feeds, and miscellaneous appurtenances. An existing undersized water storage tank will be replaced with a new 150,000-gallon tank. Nearly the entire distribution system will be replaced with 6,500 feet of 6-inch waterline, 300 feet of 4-inch waterline, and 700 feet of 2-inch waterline, and will include replacement of fire hydrants. An emergency generator will be installed at the new treatment plant. The project will bring the system into current water quality standards, increase efficiency, and decrease operation and maintenance costs.

Delaware County

***Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. - received a $3,600,000 loan for a lead service line replacement project in the municipalities of Upper Darby Township and the boroughs of Lansdowne, East Lansdowne, Millbourne, and Yeadon. The project will include replacement of 348 service lines with copper piping using trenchless installation. This project will increase the reliability of service and improve compliance with lead and copper regulations.

Erie County

***Erie City Water Authority - received a $7,215,937 grant and a $2,784,063 loan for a galvanized service line replacement project. The project will replace 1,250 service connections consisting of galvanized pipe formerly attached to, and located downstream of, water mains containing lead goosenecks and other lead components. The Authority has previously removed lead components from the public side of the service line over the prior decades in advance of street paving projects or routine leak repairs. This project will support the replacement of the remaining portion of downstream private-side service lines. The work encompasses associated excavation, backfill, and restoration. The project will eliminate potential health risks with lead, a toxic metal that can be harmful to human health, even at low exposure levels and especially to children.

*Erie City Water Authority - received an $8,000,000 loan under the Programmatic Financing Program for repairs and upgrades at the West 12^th Street maintenance facility and waterlines throughout the system. The first financing phase will encompass selective demolition, asbestos abatement, and various structural and general trade work for the facility. Installation will include a new building-wide comprehensive fire suppression and alarm system, plumbing and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical equipment, and both interior and exterior lighting and building security cameras will be modified or upgraded. The second phase will include lining several sections of ductile iron and cast-iron transmission lines with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liners. The third phase encompasses replacement of water main along Bird Drive between approximately East 27th Street and East 32nd Street. This project will upgrade the Authority's transmission and distribution system and a maintenance facility critical to the Authority's day-to-day operations.

Lackawanna County

*Pennsylvania American Water Company - received a $16,922,000 loan for a rehabilitation project at Griffin Dam. The project includes upgrading the outlet works to meet modern design standards, increasing capacity of the principal spillway, completing a seepage collection system, installing a filter diaphragm around the concrete culvert, and other related work. This project will bring a high-hazard drinking water dam into compliance with modern standards.

Lawrence County

***Pennsylvania American Water Company - received a $3,769,099 grant and a $5,180,901 loan for a lead and galvanized service line replacement project in the City of New Castle. This project will replace more than 600 service lines identified to contain lead material and/or galvanized material formerly or currently downstream of lead components. New service lines will be installed using copper material and trenchless excavation. Of this number, 355 will be fully replaced on the company and private side, 138 are public-side replacements only where the private side is lead and galvanized-material free, and 112 are private side-only replacements. The project will eliminate potential health risks with lead, a toxic metal that can be harmful to human health, even at low exposure levels and especially to children.

Lehigh County

***Lehigh County Authority - received a $7,266,220 grant and an $8,173,780 loan for a lead service line replacement project. This project will replace lead service lines on the public and private side of 1,000 services within the City of Allentown. The project will include additional service line material investigations, installation of new service lines and appurtenances, and site restoration. After the lead service line replacements are completed, Pennsylvania American Water Company will provide each customer with a certified pitcher filter and six months of replacement cartridges. The project will decrease water loss and improve quality of life in the community.

Warren County

Youngsville Borough - received a $1,522,333 loan for repairs to the water reservoirs. The project includes repairs to two existing brick-and-mortar 200,000-gallon water storage reservoirs and to masonry within the interiors and exteriors of the structures. An interior coating will be installed to seal hairline cracks in the existing cement lining and extend the useful life of the reservoirs. Lastly, footer drains will be installed to manage stormwater runoff. These improvements will ensure protection of the water supply and improve the Borough's ability to operate and maintain the facility by means other than water system consolidation.

Wastewater Projects

Adams County

**White Run Regional Municipal Authority - received a $2,185,000 loan for a sludge dewatering project. The project will construct a sludge dewatering system and will include the purchase and installation of a screw press at the existing treatment plant site. The project will also include construction of a building necessary to house the new dewatering system. The project will reduce operating costs for the Authority and decrease the impact on local land areas by eliminating the current biosolid spreading process.

Allegheny County

***Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority - received a $53,895,600 loan under the Programmatic Financing Program for rehabilitation of the sewer system in the Hazelwood, Bon Air, Stanton Heights, Overbrook, Chateau, Larimer, Swisshelm Park, Carrick, and Allegheny West areas of the City of Pittsburgh. This project will rehabilitate small diameter and large diameter sewer mains through trenchless methods to restore structural integrity, reduce root intrusion, and reduce infiltration and inflow. Projects also include excavation and manhole repairs as required. This project will reduce downstream wet weather sewage overflows.

**Sharpsburg Borough - received a $1,764,298 grant and a $9,123,913 loan for rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer system. The project includes the installation of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) trenchless liners throughout the system. Pipe diameters range from 8 inches to 48 inches, with 47,000 feet of sewer line to be rehabilitated. The project will also comprise installation of 18 new manholes to improve system access, along with 2,700 vertical feet of lining for existing manholes. In addition, 17 existing inlets will be reconstructed or replaced. This project will address infiltration and inflow within the sanitary sewer system.

Bedford County

**Borough of Everett Area Municipal Authority - received an $11,118,647 grant and an $8,881,353 loan for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. Construction will include an influent pump station, wastewater treatment, processing, and control buildings, two sequencing batch reactor tanks, three sludge digesters, and a laboratory. The project will also include the installation of an influent screen, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection, waste digester pump, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, an emergency generator, and new outfall. Additionally, the project will include performing startup and transfer flow to the new wastewater treatment plant, rerouting of existing gravity sewer, demolition of all existing treatment facility features except blower building and reed beds, conversion and renovation of two existing tanks to equalization tanks, as well as the installation of a rain garden / bio-retention basin. The project will reduce infiltration and inflow during storm events.

Clinton County

**City of Lock Haven - received a $2,896,446 grant and a $1,243,554 loan for improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. The project will include installation of two new headworks screens and concrete repair work will be performed in the headworks channel to bring the channel wells back to initial construction dimensions. A new ultraviolet disinfection system with ceiling fans for ventilation will be installed, and updates to the electrical system will be implemented for operation and monitoring through the existing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. A major junction manhole within the collection system will be replaced with a new manhole structure designed to last at least 50 years. The project will upgrade components at the wastewater treatment plant to ensure effective treatment of wastewater.

Fayette County

**Greater Uniontown Joint Sewage Plant Authority - received a $7,146,500 loan for an ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection system replacement project. The project includes modifications to the existing UV channel, construction of dual parallel UV channels, flow splitter box, and flow control equipment. They will also purchase and install two UV systems and connect electrical service to the new UV system as well as associated interconnecting piping. Additionally included in the project are the demolition of the existing UV system and necessary appurtenances and restoration as needed. The project will increase efficiency of the plant and provide redundancy with the dual channel design should one unit be offline for maintenance.

Montgomery County

**Borough of Lansdale - received a $3,000,000 loan for sanitary sewer upgrades. The improvements include open-cut replacement of 860 feet of 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch sanitary sewer mains, 15 manholes, 1,330 feet of existing lateral connections, 2,565 feet of cured-in-place lining, manhole rehabilitation, and associated roadway restoration in the areas of West Third Street, Edgemont Avenue, Poplar Street, and North Cannon Avenue. These upgrades will decrease structural instability, system backups, roadway settlement, groundwater infiltration, and excessive flows to the Borough's wastewater treatment plant.

Potter County

Austin Borough - received a $143,366 grant and a $430,670 loan for a grinder pump and sewer line relocation project. The project will decommission the existing pump stations and construct approximately 1,400 feet of new gravity sewer, including new sewer laterals, cleanouts, and related appurtenances, to convey wastewater to the treatment plant. The new system will be entirely gravity-fed, eliminating the need for grinder pumps. The completed project will eliminate sewer backups into residential homes that are caused by malfunctioning grinder pumps.

Somerset County

**Municipal Authority of the Borough of Somerset - received an $8,780,291 grant and a $3,769,709 loan for a sewer system improvement project. Within the project, 21,000 feet of sanitary sewer piping and 103 manholes will be replaced or rehabilitated. Also included will be the installation of approximately 5,000 feet of sanitary sewer lateral, 8,000 feet of stormwater piping, and installation or replacement of approximately 50 stormwater drainage basins (inlets). This project will reduce downstream wet weather sewage overflows.

Warren County

Bear Lake Borough - received a $173,658 grant and a $561,342 loan under the Advance Funding Program for final design and engineering of a packaged extended aeration treatment plant with a 24,000 gallons-per-day capacity. The proposed design includes the installation of 7,700 feet of new sanitary sewer collection lines and 4,200 feet of force main. A portion of the system will flow by gravity, while other customers will be connected using grinder pumps. The project will eliminate an extremely high number of on-lot septic system malfunctions and reduce the risk of private drinking water well contamination.

Stormwater Projects

Mercer County

City of Sharon - received a $3,000,000 loan for a stormwater catch basin replacement project. The project will replace approximately 171 catch basins throughout the city. Removal of existing structures and replacement of precast concrete catch basins with gates and frames is included with required pavement restoration. The project will help prevent sinkhole development and reduce frequency of localized flooding caused by poor stormwater drainage.

Northampton County

Bath Borough Stormwater Authority - received a $1,045,000 loan for a basin and rain garden project. The project will include two dry extended basin conversions, located on Spyglass Hill Road, and a rain garden installation, located at the south end of Broad Street. These projects will result in an annual sediment reduction of 35,687 pounds and protect the community from occurrences of flooding.

Palmer Township Stormwater Authority - received a $2,332,000 loan for drainage improvements at Wedgewood Drive. The project includes installation of 1,219 feet of smooth lined corrugated polyethylene pipe, ranging in size from 18 inches to 48 inches in diameter, three 2-foot by 6-foot custom inlet tops with 4-foot by 6-foot boxes and one endwall. The riprap drainage swale will also be stabilized and reconstructed. The project will address traffic and residential flooding hazards due to imminent structural failure of roadways or buildings at deteriorated stormwater culverts or sinkholes.

Non-Point Source Projects

Montgomery County

**Borough of Lansdale - received a $1,000,000 loan for a streambank restoration project. The Borough will carry out streambank restoration on an unnamed tributary to the West Branch of the Neshaminy Creek, consisting of riparian restoration and lawn-to-meadow conversions. This project will increase infiltration, reduce runoff velocities, and lower long-term maintenance needs. These improvements will also reduce sediment loading by 34,500 pounds per year, reduce localized flooding, and protect downstream resources.

*Denotes projects that are funded by Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRF).

**Denotes projects that are funded by Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF).

***Denotes projects that are funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

For projects noted above as funded with DWSRF, CWSRF, and IIJA federal funds, the use of the word 'grant' within this release is defined as a principal forgiveness loan, which is the functional equivalent of a grant in that it does not require repayment. For those same projects with loan terms extending beyond 20 years, the use of the word 'loan' equates to a bond purchase.