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Governor Corbett Announces $98 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects in 19 Counties
Posted January 25, 2012
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HARRISBURG, Pa., -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced the investment of $98 million in 23 non-point source, drinking water, and wastewater projects in 19 counties.
"The water improvement projects awarded funding by the PENNVEST Board today further our goals of environmental improvement and economic revitalization," Corbett said. "These projects are vital to the future health and wellbeing of citizens all across Pennsylvania and will serve as a lasting legacy to our children and grandchildren."
Of the $98 million total, $71 million is for low-interest loans and $27 million is offered as grants.
The awards include a $28 million grant/loan combination to upgrade a sewage treatment plant in Clinton County that will allow the plant to eliminate the discharge of partially treated sewage into a local stream as well as come into compliance with its Chesapeake Bay nutrient discharge requirements.
The funding approved today comes from a combination of state funds approved by voters, federal grants to PENNVEST from the Environmental Protection Agency and recycled loan repayments from previous PENNVEST funding awards. Funds for the projects are disbursed after bills for work are paid and receipts are submitted to PENNVEST.
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