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municipalauthorities.org | 31 Governor Shapiro: $194 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects Coming to 20 Counties Across the Commonwealth Harrisburg, PA – Governor Josh Shapiro announced the investment of $194.3 million for 28 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 20 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The projects include replacing lead or other corrosive pipes, rehabilitating aging systems, upgrading service capabilities, extending service to more communities, and reducing environmental contaminants through the compliance with current regulatory levels and agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP’s). The Shapiro Administration is committed to ensuring every community in the Commonwealth has access to clean drinking water to safeguard public health and advance environmental justice – and these projects will help ensure more Pennsylvanians have that access. “Thanks to our federal partners and the Biden Administration, we are making a major investment in Pennsylvanians’ communities, ensuring that our residents have access to pure water and upholding their constitutional rights here in the Commonwealth,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “Ensuring that Pennsylvania’s citizens have access to safe and secure infrastructure is a fundamental responsibility of government. My Administration will continue to lead the way to protect public health and the environment across the Commonwealth.” The funding for these projects originates from a combination of state funds approved by voters, Growing Greener funds, Marcellus Legacy funds, the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) stimulus funds, the 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 the recycled loan repayments from previous PENNVEST funding awards. These investments can help to not only modernize, but futurize, Pennsylvania water infrastructure to ensure it operates efficiently, effectively, and provides clean water for Pennsylvanians. “This is a historic moment for Pennsylvania’s water and sewer systems, as the federal funding for water projects will help us make meaningful investments in communities across the Commonwealth,” said PENNVEST Chairman Dr. Brian Regli. “As part of the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to increase every Pennsylvanian’s access to clean air and pure water, PENNVEST’s goal is to reach every potential entity who may be unaware this financial assistance exists and assist them in accessing available funding through the application process.” S Source: www.dced.pa.gov/newsroom The federal funding will support 28 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across the Commonwealth and build on the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to increasing access to pure water. Congratulations to the following PMAA member authority grant recipients: • Bellwood Borough Authority • Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority • Central Indiana County Joint Sanitary Authority • Curwensville Municipal Authority • Easton Suburban Water Authority • General Authority of the City of Franklin • Kiski Vallely Water Pollution Control Authority • North Warren Municipal Authority • Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority • Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority • Washington Township Municipal Authority • Wellsboro Municipal Authority For a complete list of recipients and their projects visit www.dced.pa.gov/ newsroom