Pittsburgh, Pa.) October 17, 2025 — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Senator Wayne Fontana, and Senator Lindsey M. Williams announced the approval of a $70,350,208 loan for Pittsburgh Water from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
“It’s a joy and an honor to have played a small part in ensuring that all Allegheny County residents have access to safe, drinkable water. Replacing these old and risky water lines will support our kids, families, and seniors every time they reach for the faucet. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked together to bring these dollars home to the Pittsburgh Water, and I look forward to seeing these plans come to fruition,” said Senator Costa.
“Pennsylvania’s Constitution guarantees us all the right to pure water, and that includes our drinking water,” said Senator Williams. “This loan will support ongoing efforts to replace lead service lines and ensure that our families have access to safe drinking water at home, at school, and at work. And by securing state funding, Pittsburgh Water can perform the work without passing costs onto customers, especially when utility bills are at an all time high. This is a win for everyone.”
“I was proud to work with my colleagues and support Pittsburgh Water’s request to PENNVEST. Reliable water supply is critical for the safety and well-being of our constituents, and I support these improvements,” said Senator Fontana.
This PENNVEST loan will be used to install an estimated 49,710 feet of replacement 4-inch and 16-inch waterlines, including over 1000 public and private lead service lines. The work entails the replacement of undersized water mains, valves, fire hydrants, and water service lines. For this project, water mains were selected by prioritizing undersized mains and those with a history of breaks.
PENNVEST is a financing authority that provides low-cost financial assistance to address water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source pollution problems that impact public health, safety, the environment, regulatory compliance, and economic development.