BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Two Central Bucks County water infrastructure projects have been awarded $10.4 million in combined funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to improve water quality and address emerging contaminants.
The Doylestown Township Municipal Authority received a $4,440,800 grant to support upgrades aimed at removing manganese and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the public water supply.
The project includes construction of a new treatment building with Greensand Plus filters for manganese removal and granular activated carbon systems to treat PFAS.
Additional improvements include new chlorination equipment, a chlorine detention tank and a 30,000-gallon holding tank for treatment backwash water. The existing well-house and related infrastructure will be removed as part of the project.
“Access to clean water is not optional,” said State Rep. Shelby Labs in announcing the grants. “People in our communities expect it, and government has a responsibility to help deliver it. This funding will help local authorities make the upgrades needed to protect water quality and serve residents well.”
The Perkasie Regional Authority was awarded a $3,712,524 low-interest loan and a $2,261,518 grant for a PFAS treatment project. The work includes the construction of a new treatment building with granular activated carbon filtration and disinfection systems.
“Reliable water infrastructure matters to every household and employer in this region,” said Labs. “These projects will strengthen these systems, address treatment needs and help protect the quality of the water people depend on every day.”
The Doylestown Township Municipal Authority serves Doylestown Township, parts of New Britain Borough and Plumstead Township. Perkasie Regional Authority serves Perkasie Borough, East Rockhill Township, Hilltown Township, West Rockhill Township and Sellersville Borough.
Founded in 1988, PENNVEST provides grants and low-interest loans for design, engineering and construction of publicly and privately owned drinking water distribution and treatment facilities, as well as storm water and wastewater projects. For more information on the PENNVEST program, visit pennvest.pa.gov.
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