WATERFORD — The Waterford Municipal Authority has been awarded more than $2.6 million through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to replace lead water service lines throughout the borough.
The funding package totals approximately $2.64 million and includes a $1.48 million low-interest loan and a $1.16 million grant. The project will replace about 200 water service connections that contain lead goosenecks or other galvanized materials.
In addition to replacing the water lines, the project will include excavation, backfilling and restoration work associated with the construction.
State Rep. Jake Banta announced the funding, which is intended to improve the reliability and safety of Waterford’s drinking water infrastructure.
Established in 1988, PENNVEST provides grants and low-interest loans to help communities finance drinking water, wastewater and stormwater improvement projects across Pennsylvania.
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