HARRISBURG — Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced the Mercersburg Water Authority was awarded a low-interest loan of more than $3.8 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to construct a new water treatment facility to replace the deteriorating Buck Run water treatment facility.
The new facility will treat water from the existing Buck Run and Zimm wells using pH adjustment, oxidation and pressure filtration. Removing the Buck Run facility from service will improve the reliability of drinking water for residents and ensure the authority is in compliance with the Safe Water Drinking Act.
“These state dollars will ensure local residents are not burdened with the significant cost of this important project,” Mastriano said. “This water treatment facility will be an asset for our local community for years to come.”
PENNVEST is an independent state agency that provides financial assistance for sewer, stormwater and drinking water projects in communities across the commonwealth.
Constituents of the 33rd Senatorial District can learn more about Mastriano by visiting his website at senatormastriano.com or following him on Facebook at facebook.com/SenatorDougMastriano.
CONTACT: Don Beishl