Pittsburgh Water announced today that it has secured $33.5 million in new funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. This investment will support the ongoing effort to remove lead service lines throughout Pittsburgh.
The funding package includes a $23,214,235 non-repayable grant and a $10,285,765 low-interest loan. This financial infusion helps Pittsburgh Water move within 7,000 service lines of replacing all residential lead lines by the end of next year, targeting completion by late 2027.
The latest investment is expected to facilitate the replacement of an estimated 828 public lead service lines and 884 private lead service lines. These replacements are planned across 13 Pittsburgh neighborhoods including Garfield, Shadyside, Point Breeze, Squirrel Hill North, Regent Square, Greenfield, Swisshelm Park, Brighton Heights, Manchester, Duquesne Heights, Allentown, Southside Flats and Mt. Washington…