The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced the investment of $559.4 million for 36 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 25 counties, surpassing October’s historic round of investment. The projects awarded funding will replace lead service lines, rehabilitate aging systems, upgrade treatment and service capabilities, and reduce environmental contaminants. Many of these awards will benefit townships and their residents. Below are a few highlights, click here for the press release: 

• Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township, Armstrong County – received an $8,957,546 loan for an expansion project at the water treatment plant that will allow the plant to meet increased demand due to growth and bulk sales within South Buffalo Township. 

• Buckingham Township, Bucks County – received a $2,435,000 grant for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal and treatment at Well F-8.  

• Highland Sewer and Water Authority (HWSA), Cambria County – received a $6,025,105 grant and a $2,201,655 loan for improvements to the Croyle Township Water Authority (CTWA) system that it operates. The project includes the construction of approximately 45,000 feet of transmission and distribution waterline within the distribution system located in Croyle Township, Jackson Township, and Summerhill Borough.