News Release
For Immediate Release
July 14, 2009
Contact: Aaron Zappia
(215) 657-7700

Senator Greenleaf Announces H2O PA Grants for Local Municipalities 

Today, State Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf (R, Montgomery, Bucks) announced the approval of H2O PA funding for critical water and sewer projects in Hatfield, Warminster, Horsham, and Montgomery Townships, and North Wales Borough. 

The Commonwealth Financing Authority received 728 applications from across Pennsylvania totaling $2.6 billion in funding requests, and the board approved $500 million in projects.   

Funding is approved based on a competitive scoring system with priority given to projects subject to a court order, agency order, or consent decree necessitating improved environmental protections.  Priority is also given to projects involving consolidation and other regional projects.           

H2O PA was created by Act 63 of 2008 to fund water and sewer projects, as well as storm water projects, flood control projects, and high hazard dam repairs. 

The funding is provided through an $800 million bond financed by five percent of gaming revenue deposited in the Pennsylvania Gaming and Economic Development and Tourism Fund. 

To be eligible for funding, a project must be owned by a municipality or authority, and must include local matching funds.  The Commonwealth Financing Authority will evaluate applications, with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority providing technical review and assistance. 

"I am very pleased that these local projects will receive funding," said Senator Greenleaf.  "These improvements are critical to protecting the environment and providing residents with the most critical of resources."

The following projects have been approved for funding in the 12th Senatorial District: 

Hatfield Township:  The Flow Equalization Tank Project involves the construction of two 4-million gallon surge tanks. 

North Wales Borough:  The project will involve upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment facility in an effort to meet the new discharge requirements. 

Warminster Township:  Replacement of deteriorating and asbestos-cement piping and adding a shut off valve to the water system to provide a consistent water source for the residents and improve emergency services. 

Horsham Township:  Upgrading and expanding the Park Creek Sewage Treatment Plant and the construction of the Area B pump station.   

Montgomery Township:  Various sewage system upgrades.