Smith: PENNVEST Awards $222.2 Million for Drinking Water, Wastewater Projects Across Commonwealth

July 16, 2025

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana), the House Republican appointee to the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) board, announced the investment of $222.2 million into 31 drinking water and wastewater projects across 22 counties throughout the Commonwealth.

Projects include funding new wet wells in Butler County, upgrades to the ozonation systems in Blair County and replacing service lines and fire hydrants in Cambria County.

“We have a duty to ensure all residents of our Commonwealth, no matter where they live, have access to safe drinking water,” Smith said. “PENNVEST helps support communities with grants and low-interest loans to make sure we not only retain access to clean water, but expand it.”

“The approvals for these water quality infrastructure projects are an important component of PENNVEST support for clean water in Pennsylvania,” said Executive Director Robert Boos. “The funding provided by PENNVEST delivers the financial backing necessary for communities to make improvements that ensure potable drinking water, adequate wastewater treatment, and stormwater management facilities to improve and strengthen a community’s quality of life.”

PENNVEST, established in 1988, funds the design and construction of drinking water, wastewater, and storm water projects across Pennsylvania.

For more information on the PENNVEST program, visit pennvest.pa.gov.

Representative Brian Smith
66th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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