Pennsylvania American Water is making the investment to ensure that its drinking water continues to comply with all US EPA drinking water standards. The investment is being partially funded through the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority’s (PEDFA) tax-exempt programme.

Construction includes a new Monongahela River intake structure; a new raw water pump station; installation of 3,000 feet of new 24 inch water main; new finished water storage and pump station structure and new chemical feed facilities. The upgrades will also improve public safety at Pennsylvania American Water’s Hays Mine water treatment plant, Becks Run pumping station, Arlington booster station and EH Aldrich treatment complex. Gas chlorine will be replaced on-site with liquid chlorine generation which will address concerns associated with chlorine gas storage.

Austin Burke, PA Department of Economic and Community Development acting secretary said: “The Commonwealth is pleased to partner with Pennsylvania American Water in this important investment. Pennsylvania’s aging water-related infrastructure creates a difficult and costly challenge for communities needing vital upgrades to their drinking water facilities. Investing now in upgrades will help to protect the health and safety of our people, our communities and our economy by ensuring a safe and adequate supply of water. The improvements will pay dividends for years to come.”