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Mastriano Announces $22.25 Million Investment to Strengthen Water Infrastructure in Franklin County
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced Bear Valley Water Authority in Franklin County has been awarded a $22.25 million low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to modernize its water distribution system, improve reliability and strengthen the region’s long-term water supply. [Read More]
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Mastriano Announces $22.25 Million Investment to Strengthen Water Infrastructure in Franklin County
HARRISBURG – Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced Bear Valley Water Authority in Franklin County has been awarded a $22.25 million low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to modernize its water distribution system, improve reliability and strengthen the region’s long-term water supply.
The funding will support Phase II of the authority’s Water Distribution System Improvements project, a major infrastructure initiative designed to reduce water loss, expand pumping capacity and provide more efficient and dependable water service to thousands of residents in Franklin County.
“Access to clean, safe and reliable drinking water is not a luxury. It is a necessity for every family, farm and business in our communities,” said Mastriano. “This $22.25 million investment will help modernize aging infrastructure, reduce costly water losses and ensure our communities have the water resources they need for years to come. These are the kinds of investments that directly improve the quality of life for the people we serve.”
The project includes significant upgrades to the authority’s water treatment and distribution infrastructure, including:
• Replacement of approximately 43,000 feet of aging water mains with larger pipes up to 16 inches in diameter, improving water flow and reducing leakage.
• Installation of a new membrane filtration system and neutralization equipment to support water treatment operations.
• Installation of a finished-water pump and two high-capacity pumps capable of moving 1,100 gallons of water per minute each.
• Upgrades to pumping facilities to increase the system’s permitted capacity and improve overall operational efficiency.
These improvements will also help reduce Bear Valley Water Authority’s dependence on purchasing water from a neighboring borough, providing greater local control over its water supply.
The project will directly benefit residents and businesses served by Bear Valley Water Authority in Hamilton, St. Thomas, Peters and portions of Letterkenny townships.
It was a tremendous honor to meet His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Minister of Defense, during the dedication of the National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to present him with a Pennsylvania Freedom Medal.
Having served with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment during the liberation of Kuwait in 1991, meeting Kuwait’s Minister of Defense 35 years later was a deeply personal honor and a powerful reminder of the bonds forged in Desert Storm.
Our nations stood together in war, united by courage, sacrifice, and a commitment to freedom. Today, that shared history continues through an enduring military alliance and a friendship built on mutual respect and common security interests.
November 2nd (1734-1820) - Daniel Boone birthday (Berks County)
On November 1, 1979, former First Lady Mary Geneva "Mamie" Eisenhower (née Doud) passed away at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Born in Boone, Iowa, on November 14, 1896, and raised in a wealthy household in Colorado, she went on to serve as the First Lady of the United States from 1953 to 1961 alongside her husband, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Following their White House years, she spent her retirement on their beloved family farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, before her passing.
October 31, 1517 - Reformation Day! Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of Wittenberg Germany`s Castle Church, denouncing the selling of papal indulgences and questioning various ecclesiastical practices. Calling for a return to truth. This marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in Germany. This Reformation would change the life of William Penn a century later and his legacy was the founding of Pennsylvania. An example of how one person, can change history.
DON’T FORGET TO FALL BACK!
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1! Remember to turn your clocks back one hour and enjoy that extra hour of sleep! 😴
It`s also a great time to check your smoke detectors and replace batteries if needed.
