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In a significant step towards enhancing drinking water quality and public health, Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded $17.3 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The fund will be allocated to tackle two critical issues: the removal of harmful Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and the replacement of aging lead service lines across its service areas.

Of the total funding, a significant $15.05 million is earmarked for the installation of advanced PFAS treatment systems at six community well sites spanning Bucks, Chester, and Luzerne Counties. This initiative will directly benefit over 5,800 customers in communities including New Britain Borough (Bucks County), East Marlborough Township, Franklin Township, West Brandywine Township, and West Whiteland Township (Chester County), and White Haven Borough (Luzerne County). Construction on these vital treatment facilities is slated for completion in the summer or fall of 2026.

This move by Aqua Pennsylvania comes on the heels of the Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 (EPA) announcement in April 2024, which established maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for six specific PFAS chemicals in drinking water. By securing this PENNVEST funding, Aqua Pennsylvania is positioned to meet these stringent federal guidelines well ahead of the EPA鈥檚 2029 compliance deadline.

PFAS substances are a group of synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds that have multiple fluorine atoms attached to an alkyl chain. They are man-made chemicals that have been used in various industries globally and have been found to persist in the environment and the human body. The installation of these treatment systems will ensure that thousands of Aqua Pennsylvania customers have access to water that meets the highest safety standards.

In addition to addressing PFAS contamination, Aqua Pennsylvania has also secured $2.3 million in combined grants and loans from PENNVEST to accelerate its ongoing lead service line replacement program. This funding will specifically target the replacement of over 200 customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in Bristol Borough, Bucks County. These service lines are the pipes that connect the water main, typically located near the curb, to individual homes and businesses.

The lead service line replacement project in Bristol Borough is scheduled to commence in June 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by early 2026. Importantly, this essential infrastructure upgrade will be carried out at no direct cost to the affected customers, further demonstrating Aqua Pennsylvania鈥檚 commitment to its communities. Moreover, a warranty will be provided on the completed work, offering added peace of mind to residents.