ICYMI: Congressman Deluzio, EPA Office of Water Celebrate $5 Million Infrastructure Law Investment for Findlay Township Water System

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On November 1, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined the head of U.S. EPA’s Office of Water, Bruno Pigott, in Findlay Township, PA, to meet with community leaders and highlight federally supported water infrastructure improvement projects under the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” Agenda. Findlay Township is the recipient of millions of federal investments for wastewater treatment upgrades that are ensuring clean, safe water as the community—and its demand for water—grows. 

In Findlay Township, the wastewater treatment infrastructure and operations have needed upgrades to improve efficiency, meeting growing demand, and protect local waterbodies. EPA was able to help fund this critical wastewater infrastructure project for the community with $5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. 

“Folks don’t often think about the water systems we depend on day in and day out, but our water systems are a piece of the critical infrastructure puzzle that keeps our communities running safely and smoothly,” said Congressman Deluzio. “I’m so proud to join EPA and Findlay Township leadership to celebrate the Infrastructure Law’s $5 million investment into wastewater operations to help strengthen our region’s critical infrastructure for generations to come.”

“EPA is working with states and local partners to achieve our shared goal that all people have access to clean and safe water,” Bruno Pigott said, who also met with local and regional water officials in Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, and California in the past month to view the progress of water projects there. “The Biden-Harris Administration has made the single largest water infrastructure investment in our nation’s history, and I saw it in action in Pennsylvania, where this funding is creating local jobs to remove lead pipes in Pittsburgh and upgrade wastewater treatment operations in nearby Findlay Township.” 

State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure, in which payments of principal and interest on loans become available to address future needs. 

Congressman Deluzio and Mr. Pigott were joined for the site visit by Findlay Township Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Janet Craig, Findlay Township Municipal Authority (FTMA) General Manager Jason Orsini, and other FTMA staff and stakeholders. Photos of the visit are available here. 

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