The Municipal Authority of Washington Township has received a $5.1 million grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). This announcement was made by Rep. Ryan Warner and Sen. Pat Stefano.
The funding will be used for significant upgrades, including replacing the motor control center and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system at the treatment plant. Additionally, water filters will be rehabilitated with new media, underdrains, and an air scour system to enhance filter quality. Approximately 15,000 feet of undersized waterlines in the distribution system will also be replaced to improve service and support fire protection.
“Ensuring the quality and reliability of our drinking water system is a vital public health issue,” stated Warner. “I was pleased to work with Sen. Stefano in support of this project that will benefit more than 3,000 customers in communities in both Fayette and Washington counties.”
Stefano added, “This investment will help alleviate the cost barriers that come with a project of this magnitude. I am pleased to see Washington Township will benefit from this state grant which will help them bring better water quality to its residents and bolster the efficiency of its water treatment plant.”
PENNVEST provides funding for various projects related to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, non-point source pollution prevention, among others, aiming to improve health and safety for Commonwealth citizens while promoting economic development.
