Christopher Deluzio

06/05/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2025 12:10

Deluzio Celebrates $1 Million Federal Grant to Crafton Borough for New Sewer Infrastructure

CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) celebrated that $991,758 in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funds have been awarded to Crafton Borough. The grant will support the Broadhead Sewer Separation Project-a $7.4 million project that will separate the sanitary and stormwater sewer systems. This infrastructure improvement will prevent combined sewer overflows-when heavy rainfall overwhelms a sewer system and forces raw sewage into local waterways. It will improve water quality and public health in the Chartiers Creek and Ohio River watersheds.

"Everyone should have peace of mind that the water in their local creeks and rivers is clean and safe," said Congressman Deluzio. "But our outdated infrastructure can make that hard. This federal investment will support local construction jobs and help clean up Chartiers Creek and the Ohio River, keeping dangerous pollution from getting into our water and making us all safer and healthier. I thank former Congressman Conor Lamb for his work back in 2022 in the 117th Congress supporting this project."

The project includesthe installation of new storm sewer pipes, inlets, and manholes, and the reconstruction of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and handicap ramps. Project bid documents are currently being finalized.

"We are thrilled and deeply grateful to receive federal funding towards the Broadhead Ave Sewer Separation Project, which represents a crucial investment in protecting the health of our local waterways and the broader Allegheny County creek and river systems. This project will make a meaningful difference for our community's environmental future, and we truly appreciate Congressman Deluzio's unwavering support for Crafton and our entire region," said John Oliverio, Crafton Borough Council President.

The funding was awarded by an act of Congress, the Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act,which allocated $1.47 billion for 715 water infrastructure projects administered through EPA's community grants. The funding bill was signed into law in December of 2022, and the EPA has now completed its reviews and formally announced grant awardees.

The Trump Administration's efforts to freeze funding and pause federal grants has created significant uncertainty for grantees, varying by agency and program. As of now, the courts have paused many of these freezes. However, Congressman Deluzio will continue to monitor these developments and fight to make sure this congressionally-authorized funding continues going to projects that make life better for Western Pennsylvanians. If you are the recipient of a federal grant and have been notified that this funding is no longer available to you or are experiencing other issues accessing your lawfully appropriated funds, please share your concerns with Congressman Deluzio's office at PA17Grants@mail.house.gov.

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