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PENNSYLVANIA — On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced the first round of results show no signs of groundwater contamination in Pennsylvania.
DEP Confirms No Groundwater Contamination From Derailment Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have announced $340 million in federal funding for Philadelphia to modernize its water infrastructure and work to ensure …
Casey, Fetterman Announce $340 Million for Philadelphia Water Infrastructure, Lead Pipe Replacement Read More
In a major show of force against the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, 48 Senate Republicans introduced a formal challenge Thursday through a Congressional Review Act …
48 Senate Republicans Introduce Resolution to Challenge Biden Administration’s WOTUS Rule Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently released the final 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan and an interactive online atlas of statewide water resources and use trends. This …
The Pennsylvania DEP Releases Final State Water Plan Read More
DELAWARE — The State of Delaware announced that it is actively working with federal and local partners to ensure all Delaware children and school staff have safe and clean drinking …
Delaware Working to Ensure Lead-free Drinking Water in Schools Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced that three local organizations received over $3 million in grant funding, allocated from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation …
Local Conservation Projects Receive Over $3 Million in Grant Funding Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced that $6 million in funding has been awarded to replace approximately 450 lead or galvanized water service lines with at …
$6 Million Awarded to Replace Lead Water Pipes in West Chester Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Tom Wolf announced the investment of $236 million for 25 drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across 17 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Governor Wolf Announces $236 Million Investment for Clean Water Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Aqua is reminding customers that they play a role in ensuring their local wastewater system operates properly, from the pipes that run from their homes and …
Properly Disposal of Fat, Oil and Grease this Holiday Season Read More
If you are like most people, the words “flooding” and “natural disaster” cause a sense of panic. And with good reason – floods can be incredibly destructive, resulting in loss …
Are You at Risk for Flooding? Here’s What You Need to Know Read More