Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has announced $41.7 million investment in 13 non-point source, drinking water and wastewater  projects across 12 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Of the $41.7 million, $32.9 million is for low-interest loans and $8.8 million is offered as grants.
“The investments that we make today in our environment and economy will improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians in all corners of the Commonwealth,” Governor Corbett said. “The PENNVEST Board’s actions bring crucial financial resources to bear that will improve water quality and increase economic opportunity for all of us.”
The grant includes a $619,208 grant for Marlin Becker in Lancaster County to construct two manure storage facilities, animal trails, storm water controls and other improvements that will eliminate nutrient runoff into Conewago Creek and, eventually, the Chesapeake Bay.
Drinking water project investments include a $1,290,000 grant for Glendale Valley Municipal Authority in Cambria County and a $1,200,000 loan to Hemlock Farms Community Association in Pike County.
Wastewater projects investments include a $537,000 loan for Wilkins Townshipin Allegheny County; a $1,905,795 loan and a $1,437,705 grant for Hawthorn Redbank Redbank Municipal Authority in Armstrong and ClarionÂ