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Recently, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Braddock, announced $1.4 million from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority (WMWA) for a tank replacement.
According to a news release, this funding was secured by Fetterman through the EPA's Community Grants program to have the city's aging water tank replaced, bolstering water service reliability for over 51,000 customers.
"One of my highest priorities is securing federal investments that lower costs for Pennsylvania families and businesses. I was proud to support WMWA in its efforts to replace its 100-plus-year-old water storage tank. This investment will improve water service reliability for generations to come and puts ratepayers first," said Fetterman, according to the news release.
"The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority is extremely grateful to Sen. John Fetterman for providing this grant opportunity and for recognizing the importance of investing in critical water infrastructure," said Michael D. Miller, executive director of the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority. "The authority also thanks EPA for their support and assistance throughout the grant process and construction of this project. Their efforts helped make this investment in our community possible.
"Maintaining and investing in critical water infrastructure is essential to the health, safety and future of our community. Reliable water service is something people often take for granted, but it requires constant investment to ensure our system remains safe, dependable, and resilient for generations to come," he said.