(File Photo of Representative Aaron Bernstine)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Lawrence County, PA) Representative Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced in Pennsylvania yesterday that $350,000 in state funding has been approved through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program to support water and wastewater improvements in Butler and Lawrence Counties. These grants were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority and funds may be used toward the construction, improvement, expansion or repair or rehabilitation of a sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, water supply system or flood control projects.
According to a release from Bernstine’s office, the following projects received funding:
- Ellport Borough Sewer Authority:
$50,000 to upgrade equipment at the Ellport Borough wastewater treatment plant. The improvements will help address organic overload issues, reduce sludge volume and improve overall efficiency. - Municipal Water Authority of Adams Township:
$300,000 for the Forsythe and Harbison roads water line extension. The project will expand public water service and support future development for the surrounding municipalities.











