Pennsylvania announces $41.7 million for water and wastewater projects

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett

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.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett

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 Clarion Counties; a $5.5 million loan for West Providence Township Municipal Authority in Bedford County, a $5,318,670 loan and a $4,012,330 grant for Canton Borough Authority in Bradford County; a $695,400 million loan and a $524,600 grant for Glendale Valley Municipal Authority  in Cambria County; a $7,831,615  loan and a $668,385 grant for Upper Yoder Township Authority in Cambria and Somerset Counties; a $370,500 loan and a $279,500 grant for Hickory Township in Forest County; a $883,659 loan for Mount Hope Nazarene Retirement Community in Lancaster County; a $805,000 loan for Smethport Borough Authority  in McKean County; and a $7,809,000 loan for Danville Municipal Authority in Montour County.

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