Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf | Governor Tom Wolf/Wikimedia Commons
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf | Governor Tom Wolf/Wikimedia Commons
More than $8.4 million in Community Development Block Grant-Cares Act funds will be used to improve the water and sewer systems in the counties of Centre, Fayette, Greene, Mifflin and Tioga, according to an announcement by Gov. Tom Wolf on May 31.
“Effective and efficient water and sewage systems are vital to quality of life and public safety in any community,” said Gov. Wolf. “This funding will allow for improvements that would otherwise place a costly burden on these communities, preserving the health and safety of residents while also ensuring compliance with state regulations.”
In Centre County, $1,148,650 will be used for water system improvements involving the Haines Aaronsburg Municipal Authority. A new raw water transmission main will be installed from Well number eight to the water treatment plant, which will replace the cast iron above ground water transmission main that is at the end of its life. The Henry Street relief valve will also be replaced and relocated.
There will be $987,000 used to assist the North Fayette County Municipal Authority by replacing main distribution water lines in Fairchance Borough. Fire hydrants will be installed for fire protection and emergency services. The two areas involved are Kanawha Street to Pittsburgh Street Area, as well as the Kyle Avenue to Fairview Drive Area.
In Greene County, $1,939,341 will be used for water system improvements for the East Dunkard Water Authority. The project involves replacing the iron main water line, pumps, gate valves, blow-off valves and inspecting eight water storage tanks.
In Mifflin County, there will be $2,816,809 used for the Hawstone Road sewer extension projects. There will be 5,807 lineal feet of gray city and 4,598 lineal feet of force sewer line involved. There will be a new pump station added as well.
In Tioga County, $1,512,520 will go to the Tioga County Commissioners to help with the poor quality of drinking water in the Village of Watrous. The plan is to install a permanent, safe, metered, reliable distribution system. The town of Galeton is located three miles west and also experiences water shortages when there are droughts. Galeton will be supplying water for the Watrous community during the project, which will be treated and sent to Watrous through a PVC transmission line.
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