Skytop, Monroe County, PA -
The Shapiro Administration announced the investment of $306.4 million for 29 drinking water and wastewater projects across 23 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Skytop Lodge Corporation received a $5,205,000 loan for upgrades to the sewage treatment plant. Upgrades include the addition of an influent screening system, influent flow equalization system, two secondary clarifiers, post aeration tank, chemical injection system, and an ultraviolet disinfection system. Prior to the secondary clarifier tanks, a chemical injection manhole will be installed to allow for chemicals to be added upstream of the proposed secondary clarifiers for removal of copper. Ultraviolet disinfection will be used to allow adequate treatment with variable flow rates, eliminate safety concerns with the use and handling of sodium hypochlorite, and eliminate the need to de-chlorinate. Once these improvements are complete, the Skytop Lodge plant will comply with new copper effluent permit requirements.
The projects awarded funding will replace lead service lines, rehabilitate aging systems, upgrade treatment and service capabilities, and reduce environmental contaminants to ensure Pennsylvanians have access to clean, safe water.
“Every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to pure water, and my Administration is continuing that work by investing in projects that modernize aging water infrastructure, replace lead service lines, and address contaminants like PFAS,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “PENNVEST is helping communities across the Commonwealth make these critical upgrades so more Pennsylvanians have clean, safe, reliable drinking water when they turn on the tap.”
Since Governor Shapiro took office, his Administration has invested more than $3.7 billion through PENNVEST to protect public health by delivering clean drinking water, replacing more than 40,000 lead service lines, and modernizing drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the Commonwealth. This funding has supported communities in 63 counties, helping address aging infrastructure, improve water quality, and ensure reliable water systems for generations of Pennsylvanians.
“From small infrastructure maintenance and repair projects to large, new water treatment plant construction, PENNVEST is here to assist communities with funding so they can complete water quality improvement projects in the most cost-effective way possible,” said Robert Boos, Executive Director of PENNVEST. “Our low-interest financing allows municipal leaders to safeguard community health in an affordable way.”
PENNVEST funding for water improvement projects originates from a combination of state funds approved by voters, Growing Greener funds, Marcellus Legacy funds, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, federal grant awards to PENNVEST from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, and recycled loan repayments from previous PENNVEST funding awards.
Visit the link below to view the other businesses that have been awarded PENNVEST investments in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
