PennVEST Funding for PFOA/PFOS Forever Chemicals
January 23, 2025
On behalf of the PRA Board, the Authority is excited to announce that Perkasie Regional Authority – received a $3,173,109 grant and a $668,042 loan to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) contamination affecting the distribution of drinking water to customers. Wells 5 and 6 pump into one central treatment location, Well 4, where the water is treated before entering the distribution system; and, sampling of Well 5 reflects PFOS contamination. This project will include the construction of a 40-foot by 35-foot addition to the existing 14-foot by 17-foot building to allow the Authority to install filtering tanks for the removal of PFAS chemicals from the drinking water to ensure water quality and safety for its customers. The project will address health and safety concerns associated with PFAS/PFOS contamination and allow the Authority to increase current pumping rates at Well 5 to provide higher yield.
The Authority anticipates construction to begin early Spring 2025 with a substantial completion date sometime in the Summer/Fall of 2025.
