North Central PA Times

Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver and Rep. JoAnne Stehr have announced that nearly $900,000 in state grants have been awarded for local water infrastructure projects. The grants, funded by the federal COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the H20 PA Program and the PA Small Water and Sewer (SWS) Program, will help improve and repair important parts of local infrastructure.

Culver emphasized the importance of wastewater infrastructure systems, stating, "Wastewater infrastructure systems ensure dirty water is removed from our communities and properly treated. These grants will ensure the wastewater systems local families and businesses depend on will continue to function and serve residents in our area."

Stehr expressed her satisfaction with the funding, saying, "I am very pleased that our community has been awarded this significant funding. This is a great opportunity that will generate positive improvements in our community. This critical investment will improve and repair important parts of local infrastructure, which will improve the lives of the people who live here."

The grants were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The CFA administers the commonwealth'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, as well as flood control projects and the repair or rehabilitation of high-hazard unsafe dams.

The SWS Program, administered through the PA Small Water and Sewer Program, provides grants for small water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure projects. Municipalities and municipal authorities that own and maintain a public water supply, sanitary sewer, or stormwater systems are eligible to apply.

This funding will play a crucial role in ensuring the continued functionality and effectiveness of water infrastructure systems in the local community, benefiting residents and businesses alike.

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