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Pennsylvania Gets $52.7 Million EPA Grant for Wastewater Treatment

Release Date: 8/15/2001
Contact Information: Roy Seneca (215) 814-5567

Contact: Roy Seneca (215) 814-5567
PHILADELPHIA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $52.7 million to help reduce water pollution in Pennsylvania

The EPA grant, which was matched with $10.5 million in state funds, supports the state’s clean water revolving fund that provides low-interest loans to municipalities for the construction of wastewater treatment facilities and other water quality management activities.

“The projects supported by this fund are vital to protect and improve water quality in Pennsylvania’s rivers, lakes and streams for drinking water, recreation and natural habitat,” said Donald Welsh, regional administrator for EPA’s mid-Atlantic region.

Projects for wastewater treatment facilities include planning, design and construction of new facilities and improvements to existing treatment plants, sewers and collection lines.

Pennsylvania has received more than $672 million over the past 11 years from EPA for the fund. As loan recipients repay their loans, the funds are available for new projects in Pennsylvania.