DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Doylestown Township Municipal Authority has been awarded a $4.4 million grant for the removal of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," from its water system.
The grant award, made through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), was announced by State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tim Brennan.
The grant will fund the construction of a new treatment building that will house two Greens and Plus filters for the removal of manganese, two granular activated carbon filter vessels for the removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and new chlorination and ortho/polyphosphate equipment. A new chlorine detention tank will be installed, as well as a 30,000-gallon above ground holding tank to store PFAS media backwash water.
“Clean water is a right for all Pennsylvanians in our state constitution,” said Senator Santarsiero. “This $4.4 million grant is a major win for the residents who rely on the Doylestown Township Municipal Authority for high-quality drinking water. These upgrades will modernize the authority’s water treatment system and significantly reduce harmful contaminants like PFAS. I will keep pushing to protect public health across our region and secure critical state infrastructure dollars.”
“Every resident of Doylestown Township deserves confidence that the water coming out of their tap is clean,” said Rep. Brennan. “PFAS contamination is a complex and costly challenge, but this grant will allow the township to move forward with a new, modern treatment facility that better protects public health. It’s a project that provides for necessary improvements without placing the cost burden on local taxpayers and will deliver safer water for years to come.”
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