Barton, Argall, Gebhard Announce $1.2 Million for Water, Sewer Projects in Southern Schuylkill, Northern Berks

January 20, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) announced state grants totaling more than $1.2 million have been awarded to infrastructure projects in southern Schuylkill and northern Berks counties. This funding comes from the Small Water and Sewer Program.

Grants were awarded to the following municipalities:

• Maxatawny Township Municipal Authority – $389,160 to repair a water storage tank.
• Orwigsburg Borough – $207,369 to replace the influent screen at the borough’s wastewater treatment plant.
• Plum Creek Municipal Authority – $317,000 to replace a portion of the water main on Mustang Cove and Wynonah Drive in South Manheim Township.
• Tilden Township – $150,000 to rehabilitate a water storage tank.
• Windsor Township – $150,000 to control stormwater runoff around Mountain Road.

“Water and sewer upgrades are some of the most urgent and important projects done at the municipal level,” Barton said. “This work is immensely important to the safety and security of our communities. I’m proud to have worked with Sen. Argall and Sen. Gebhard to bring back this funding and make sure our area’s infrastructure doesn’t fall behind.”

“Improved water infrastructure is very much needed in so many of our communities,” said Argall. “These highly competitive state funds are very important.”

“Water and sewer projects often carry significant costs, and this funding will help offset expenses tied to these necessary improvements,” Gebhard said. “I think it is extremely important to advocate for these types of projects, so the cost is not entirely pushed onto the local municipality.”

All projects were funded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which is an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development that administers many of Pennsylvania’s economic development and community improvement programs.

Rep. Jamie Barton
124th Legislative District
Sen. Dave Argall
29th Senate District
Sen. Chris Gebhard
48th Senate District