HARRISBURG – The Municipal Authority of Washington Township has been awarded a $5.1 million grant through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), Rep. Ryan Warner (R-52) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced today.
The grant will allow the authority to make upgrades, including replacing the motor control center and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, as well as rehabilitating the water filters at the treatment plant. The four dual-media filters will have new media, underdrains and an air scour system installed to improve filter quality and washes. Finally, approximately 15,000 feet of undersized waterlines in the distribution system will be replaced to ensure better service, as well as support fire protection.
“Ensuring the quality and reliability of our drinking water system is a vital public health issue,” Warner said. “I was pleased to work with Sen. Stefano in support of this project that will benefit more than 3,000 customers in communities in both Fayette and Washington counties.”
“This investment will help alleviate the cost barriers that come with a project of this magnitude,” Stefano said. “I am pleased to see Washington Township will benefit from this state grant which will help them bring better water quality to its residents and bolster the efficiency of its water treatment plant.”
PENNVEST provides funding for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, non-point source pollution prevention and other related projects, helping improve the health and safety of Commonwealth citizens, protect our environment, promote economic development, and improve water quality.
Contact: Patti Hippler (Warner)
Amanda Cuteri (Stefano)