EXTON, PA — Nearly $1.8 million in state grant funding has been approved for vital sewer upgrade projects in the 155th Legislative District of Chester County, according to State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten.
The funds, aimed at maintaining sewage systems, removing pollutants, and repairing flood damage, come as a welcome relief to municipalities grappling with rising operational costs, outdated systems, and increasing population demands. Otten expressed her gratitude for the allocation of these essential funds, reaffirming her commitment to improving services for local residents.
“These investments are needed to maintain our sewage systems, remove pollutants and repair flooding damage,” said Otten. “As our municipalities work to meet the challenges of higher operating costs, outdated systems and a growing population, I’m grateful to see these funds going toward the necessary upgrades to improve services for local residents.”
The projects set to benefit from this funding, under the Department of Community and Economic Development’s H2O PA and PA Small Water and Sewer programs, include:
- The Milford Farms Sanitary Sewer Extension project, led by Upper Uwchlan Township Municipal Authority, which will receive $1,034,688. This project involves installing a sanitary sewer line and a pump station in the township.
- The Eaglepointe Wastewater Treatment Plant Conversion Project, also managed by Upper Uwchlan Township Municipal Authority, is set to receive $259,089. This initiative entails converting a wastewater treatment plant into a pump station and adding a force main in the township.
- Caln Township Municipal Authority’s project, which includes the installation of a sewer main along Granger Lane and Caln Meeting House Road in the township, has been allocated $498,958. State Rep. Dan Williams joined Otten in advocating for approval of these funds.
The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved the grants on Tuesday. The funds are part of H2O PA, a program established by the General Assembly in July 2008. It provides single-year or multi-year grants to municipalities or municipal authorities to assist with the construction of drinking water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater projects.
The American Rescue Plan Act has allocated significant funds to both the H2O PA and the PA Small Water and Sewer Program. With $205.4 million and $105.6 million respectively earmarked for water supply, sanitary sewer, and stormwater projects, these initiatives demonstrate the ongoing commitment to improving Pennsylvania’s water infrastructure.
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