Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has announced a $178 million investment in 14 drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects across 11 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)
“This continued focus on improving and investing in our infrastructure is vital for strong communities,” said Wolf. “Partnering with community leaders to make these investments, which ensure increased access to clean drinking water and provide stable environments for Pennsylvanians to work and live, is paramount to our regrowth as a commonwealth.”
The funding for these projects originates from a combination of state funds approved by voters, Growing Greener, Marcellus Legacy funds, federal grants to PENNVEST from the Environmental Protection Agency, and recycled loan repayments from previous PENNVEST funding awards. Funds for these projects are disbursed after expenses for work are paid and receipts are submitted to PENNVEST for review.
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