MALVERN, PA — A $1.57 million low-interest Pennvest loan will finance upgrades to a public water system serving nearly 1,000 households in Chester County, supporting efforts to reduce PFAS contamination without increasing customer water rates.
State Rep. Kristine Howard, D-Chester, announced the funding for improvements to the Hollow Run Well system, which provides drinking water to approximately 975 households in the 167th Legislative District.
The project will install an anion exchange treatment system designed to remove PFAS and PFOS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” from the water supply. Work also includes replacing the well pump, installing pre-filtration equipment, adding electrical and site improvements, and integrating new instrumentation and control systems into the existing facility.
Construction is expected to begin in October.
PFAS and PFOS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to elevated cholesterol, thyroid disorders, developmental problems and weakened immune function, among other health concerns.
Howard said the project will improve drinking water quality while avoiding higher costs for customers.
“Thanks to this funding, the people of the 167th Legislative District will see great improvements to their water quality without seeing a rise in their rates,” Howard said.
Pennvest provides low-interest financing for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects throughout Pennsylvania, helping utilities complete capital improvements while limiting the financial impact on ratepayers.
According to Howard’s office, customers served by the Hollow Run Well system are not expected to experience a rate increase as a result of the project.
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