HARRISBURG – Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-48) today announced the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority (SPWA) has been awarded a $2.4 million state grant to support a major waterline extension project serving residents of Amwell Township, Washington County – a project they both strongly supported.
The project will extend a water main from SPWA’s existing system on Amity Ridge Road (S.R. 0019). Once completed, the system will deliver a reliable source of quality drinking water to 58 homes in this rural area of Washington County.
“This announcement reflects the diligent, persistent work of Amwell Township officials and the strong partnership they built with us at the state level,” Bartolotta said. “They identified a critical need, communicated it clearly, and worked with us every step of the way to secure this investment for their community.”
O’Neal agreed, emphasizing the importance of providing modern infrastructure to rural communities.
“I was pleased to work with Sen. Bartolotta to secure funding for this critical water line extension project,” O’Neal said. “This investment will bring clean, reliable drinking water to dozens of families in Amwell Township and improve fire protection with the installation of new hydrants. It’s a meaningful step forward in strengthening our infrastructure and supporting the health and safety of our rural communities.”
The funding was provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation Abandoned Mine Lands and Acid Mine Drainage Grant Program.
CONTACT:
Brian Tirpak, 724-225-4380 (Bartolotta)
Tracy Polovick, 717-260-6358 (O’Neal)