(From a press release)

State Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced that PENNVEST has invested $9.5 million in the Aqua Pennsylvania Superior Main Water Treatment Facility for a major project. Of this, $7,842,004 was awarded as a grant, while $1,650,996 was given as a loan.

PENNVEST funding specifically supports projects in Pennsylvania that focus on sewer, stormwater, and drinking water. It is funded through a combination of state, federal, and recycled loan repayments from previous PENNVEST funding awards.

“This is spectacular news for residents of the 147th District,” said Scheuren. “This funding will allow the Aqua Pennsylvania Superior Main Water Treatment Facility to complete a major project that will help improve drinking water quality throughout the area and help the current system run more efficiently. The people of Pennsylvania have seen significant rate increases in their utility bills over the past few years, and as legislators we need to aggressively work to reduce and reverse that trend. This grant will help alleviate costly projects from falling on the backs of the residents and their township authorities.”

This project will install granular-activated carbon filter vessels for the treatment of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the three well treatment sites. It will also replace well pumps and install treatment vessels with heat-traced and insulated piping located separately and adjacent to the existing well facilities. A small enclosure will be placed between the vessels to protect the associated valve tree.