Senator Jarrett Coleman and Representative Shelby Labs have announced that Sellersville and Perkasie will benefit from over $6.1 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The funds are allocated to improve water quality and wastewater service reliability.
The Perkasie Regional Authority is set to receive a low-interest loan exceeding $668,000 along with a grant of nearly $3.2 million. These funds will be used to enhance water quality by addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through the use of granular-activated carbon. The project involves constructing a building for treating two wells, which will be integrated with existing filter vessels to remove PFAS from the water supply.
“Drinking water with levels of PFAS that are too high may cause health issues, including an increased risk of cancer. The $3.8 million in state funding will play a critical role in addressing this problem without raising the rate of Perkasie Regional Authority’s residential, commercial and industrial customers,” stated Coleman. “I’m pleased to see this funding being used wisely.”
Representative Labs added, “This funding from PENNVEST is a major investment in our community’s infrastructure. It is part of the continued commitment to ensuring residents have access to safe drinking water while also combatting potentially negative environmental impacts.”
Sellersville Borough will receive nearly $2.3 million as a low-interest loan aimed at replacing an aging gravity sanitary sewer main that has been operational for over 65 years and suffers from significant infiltration during rain events. This loan equates to a grant-equivalent of nearly $638,000 over its duration and will facilitate the replacement of more than 5,800 feet of gravity sanitary sewer mains on Lawn Avenue between Almont Road and Maple Avenue.
PENNVEST approved these allocations during its board meeting today. The organization provides financial assistance for various infrastructure projects related to drinking water distribution, stormwater conveyance, and wastewater treatment systems.
For further information, contact Robert Arena at Senator Coleman’s office or Joe Szymanski at Representative Labs’ office.
