Hohenstein announces $100 million low-interest loan to help protect the Delaware River

Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein    January 21, 2021 | 1:53 PM

State Rep. Joe Hohenstein announced today that Philadelphia will receive more than $100 million in state funding to build a new treatment facility aimed at protecting the Delaware River and its surrounding communities. 

Hohenstein said a $100.11 million low-interest loan was approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, commonly known as Pennvest, and will be used to construct a new 300-million-gallon-per-day preliminary treatment facility that includes:

  • A diversion structure to reroute wastewater from existing sewer interceptors. 
  • New screening and grit removal systems.
  • Tie-in conduit to connect to existing primary sedimentation tanks.

"The Delaware River is a critical resource that so many across the city rely on, especially for drinking water," said Hohenstein, D-Phila. "This funding builds upon our efforts to protect it and its aquatic wildlife by helping prevent untreated sewage runoff from contaminating the river during storms. I will continue working to secure similar funding to ensure the safety of our local waterways." 

Pennvest serves the communities and residents of Pennsylvania by funding sewer, stormwater and drinking water projects. More information can be found on Pennvest's website. 

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