North Central PA Times

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver and Rep. Robert Leadbeter have announced the allocation of over $3 million in state grants for local water infrastructure projects. The grants, funded through the federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and administered by the H20 PA Program, aim to support municipalities in completing large-scale projects without burdening local taxpayers.

One of the recipients of the grant is Mifflin Township, which will receive more than $1,125,000 to install stormwater drainage improvements along three roadways. Culver emphasized the importance of these grants in benefiting local communities, stating, "These grants ensure local municipalities can complete large-scale projects without further burdening local taxpayers."

Rep. Leadbeter also expressed his appreciation for the grants, highlighting their significance in rural communities like Columbia County. He stated, "These grant funds signify a deliberate investment, safeguarding our agricultural expanses and magnifying the future course of Columbia County as we look to support our seniors, veterans, law enforcement, and hard-working families who call this place home."

The grants are part of the federal COVID-19 ARPA funds administered through the PA Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program. The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, awarded the grants. The CFA was established in 2004 to administer the state's economic stimulus packages.

The H2O PA Program, established in 2008, provides grants for the construction of drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer projects. It also supports the construction or renovation of flood control projects and the repair or rehabilitation of high-hazard unsafe dams.

The SWS Program, on the other hand, focuses on small water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Municipalities and municipal authorities that own and maintain public water supply, sanitary sewer, or stormwater systems are eligible to apply for these grants.

The allocation of these grants underscores the commitment of the federal, state, and local governments to collaborate and address the pressing needs of water infrastructure in communities across Pennsylvania.

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