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Pennsylvania American Water Receives $64.3+ Million in PENNVEST Funding for Statewide Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., October 16, 2025--The Shapiro administration yesterday announced that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded grants and low-interest loans from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) totaling $64,396,571. The funding will support four water infrastructure improvement projects in Butler, Columbia, Fayette and Monroe counties.
About this update from American Water Works Company, Inc.
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