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EPA Approves $4.7 Million for Pennsylvania Drinking Water Programs

Release Date: 10/25/2000
Contact Information: Roy Seneca, (215) 814-5567

Roy Seneca, 215-814-5567

PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a $4.7 million grant to Pennsylvania’s public water system supervision program to help protect drinking water supplies. Pennsylvania will contribute $1.6 million in matching state funds.

“In listening to the concerns of water suppliers in small towns and big cities, we have confidence that this grant program and the state revolving fund grants are helping to bring Americans the cleanest, safest drinking water in the world.” said Bradley Campbell, regional administrator for EPA’s mid-Atlantic Region.

EPA’s funding will help public water systems in Pennsylvania comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act by providing technical assistance, operator training, field surveillance, laboratory certification, and information to water system owners about new regulatory responsibilities.

The grant also includes about $800,000 to support ongoing innovative projects run by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that focus on controlling nitrates in small water systems, studying limited water supplies during droughts, groundwater studies, and educational programs for children.

There are mthan 10,000 public water systems in Pennsylvania, serving over 11 million people.