Pennsylvania Awards Millions for Water Treatment Upgrades
The state funding will help install ion-exchange filtration systems to address contamination in East Brandywine Township.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Utilities
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The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority approved $2.55 million to improve water infrastructure in East Brandywine Township. The project will install filtration systems at the Culbertson Run and Cross Keys wells to reduce PFOA and PFOS levels.
Why it matters
The funding addresses drinking water contamination that currently exceeds federal safety standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This initiative is designed to ensure local water supplies meet national compliance requirements.
The project includes a 3,050-foot raw-water pipeline designed to process 75 gallons of water per minute. Funding is provided through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The players
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority
Also known as PENNVEST, this state agency provides financial assistance for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Aqua Pennsylvania
This is a private water utility company that provides water and wastewater services to customers across the state.
The details
The facility will utilize two treatment vessels in a lead-lag ion-exchange configuration to filter the wells. A new 3,050-foot raw-water pipeline will be constructed to connect the Cross Keys well to the treatment site.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority approved the funding.
Market Landscape
This investment aligns with national efforts to modernize aging utility infrastructure using federal funding. The project follows the pattern set by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to address environmental compliance costs in regional water sectors.
Residents served by the Culbertson Run and Cross Keys wells will gain access to water treated for specific contaminants. The infrastructure upgrade aims to ensure long-term compliance with federal water safety regulations.
The takeaway
Securing state and federal funding is essential for utilities to maintain compliance with increasingly stringent environmental health standards. Local systems continue to prioritize ion-exchange technology to mitigate the presence of synthetic chemical compounds in well water.
Further reading
Learn more about local utility upgrades in our Utilities section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MyChesCo.
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