Scheuren Announces PENNVEST Grant for Aqua Pennsylvania Superior Main Project
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced today that the Aqua Pennsylvania Superior Main Water Treatment Facility has received a $9.5 million investment from PENNVEST for a major project. In this investment, $7,842,004 has been awarded as a grant, while $1,650,996 has been given as a loan by PENNVEST.
PENNVEST funding specifically serves projects in Pennsylvania that focus on sewer, storm water and drinking water projects. Funding comes from a combination of state funds, federal funds, and recycled loan repayments from previous PENNVEST funding awards.
“This is spectacular news for residents of the 147th District,” said Scheuren. “This funding will allow the Aqua Pennsylvania Superior Main Water Treatment Facility to complete a major project that will help improve drinking water quality throughout the area and help the current system run more efficiently. The people of Pennsylvania have seen significant rate increases in their utility bills over the past few years, and as legislators we need to aggressively work to reduce and reverse that trend. This grant will help alleviate costly projects from falling on the backs of the residents and their township authorities.”
This project will see granular-activated carbon filter vessels installed for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) treatment at the three well treatment sites. The project will include replacement of well pumps and the installation of treatment vessels with heat-traced and insulated piping located separately and adjacent to the existing well facilities with a small enclosure between the vessels for protection of the associated valve tree.
Representative Donna Scheuren
147th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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