en.Wedoany.com Reported - Pennsylvania American Water has received a $64,106,000 grant and low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support water infrastructure improvement projects in Allegheny, Cumberland, and Susquehanna counties.
Tony Nokovich, Vice President of Engineering at Pennsylvania American Water, stated that the company is committed to providing customers with high-quality, reliable water and wastewater services while meeting environmental standards and regulatory requirements. He thanked PENNVEST for approving the funding applications, noting that these projects will have a positive impact on customer service.
In Dormont Borough, Allegheny County, a grant of $2,694,306 and a loan of $6,205,694 will be used to replace approximately 575 lead and galvanized lead-impacted water service lines. Removing all lead components will directly improve water quality and ensure regulatory compliance. The loan interest terms are a fixed rate of 1.00% over 25.25 years. Pennsylvania State Senator Wayne Fontana and Representative Jen Mazzocco both stated that this investment will have a significant positive impact on the community.
In Cumberland County, the Silver Spring Water Treatment Plant will receive a grant of $2,447,879 and a loan of $27,758,121 to construct a new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment system. The upgrade will install new granular activated carbon filter vessels to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency PFAS regulations taking effect in 2029, and will also include additional pumps, electrical systems, backup power, security, and stormwater improvements. The loan interest terms are 1.743% for the first five years and 2.179% for the remaining 20 years. Pennsylvania State Representative Thomas Kutz noted that this investment is crucial for approximately 85,000 people who rely on this treatment plant.
Pennsylvania American Water's Susquehanna Water Treatment Plant construction project in Harmony Township has received a $25,000,000 PENNVEST loan. Due to severe aging of the existing facility, a new water treatment plant will be built on company-owned land, serving over 4,200 customers. The loan interest terms are 1.00% for the first five years and 1.743% for the remaining 20 years. Pennsylvania State Senator Lisa Baker stated that this funding support will ensure safe drinking water for community households and bring long-term health and economic affordability benefits to 1,481 families.
Governor Josh Shapiro stated that every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to clean water, and PENNVEST is helping communities across the state make critical upgrades to ensure clean, safe, and reliable drinking water.
Since July 2024, PENNVEST has provided over $261.6 million in funding to Pennsylvania American Water, including $29 million in grants and $231 million in low-interest loans, to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the state.
About American Water: American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, with a history dating back to 1886. It will celebrate its 140th anniversary in 2026, serving approximately 14 million people through regulated operations in 14 states and 18 military bases.
About Pennsylvania American Water: Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, with approximately 1,200 employees providing water and wastewater services to about 2.5 million people.
