Erie Water Works has reached a major milestone in its effort to eliminate lead from the region’s drinking water system, surpassing $100 million in funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) since 2021.
The achievement comes after the Shapiro Administration announced a new $10 million grant that will help replace 1,250 customer service lines in the City of Erie. The lines were previously connected to lead goosenecks and must be replaced under federal regulations.
With the latest award, Erie Water Works has now secured a total of $100.6 million in PENNVEST funding, including more than $81.7 million in grants and nearly $18.9 million in low-interest loans…