WEST CHESTER, PA — More than $1.12 million in new state funding is headed to Chester County to shore up aging sewer and water infrastructure, targeting projects officials say are critical as the region faces population growth, extreme weather, and mounting strain on decades-old systems.
State Rep. Chris Pielli, a Democrat representing Chester County, announced the awards this week, with funds distributed to three municipalities for sewer conveyance, interceptor rehabilitation, and pump station upgrades.
The largest share, $500,000, will go to the borough of West Chester to support Phase 2 of the Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer Conveyance Improvements, a project aimed at strengthening wastewater flow and reliability.
Another $419,645 was awarded to the West Goshen Sewer Authority for its 2026 Interceptor Rehabilitation Project, which is designed to repair and reinforce critical sewer lines that serve a broad portion of the township.
The remaining $205,000 will be directed to the East Goshen Municipal Authority for upgrades to the Hunt Country Pump Station, a key component of the area’s wastewater infrastructure.
The funding is being provided through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which supports infrastructure, environmental, and economic development projects across the state.
“Properly funding and protecting our district’s infrastructure and water systems is essential as we continue to face severe weather, aging equipment, and population growth,” Pielli said. He credited collaboration with the authority and state Sen. Carolyn Comitta for helping secure the grants.
Local officials say the projects will help prevent system failures, reduce the risk of overflows, and improve long-term reliability for residents and businesses, while also limiting the need for more costly emergency repairs down the road.
The awards reflect a broader push at the state level to invest in core infrastructure, particularly water and sewer systems that underpin public health, environmental protection, and economic development in fast-growing communities like those in Chester County.
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