Burns and Langerholc: Over $13 million for water improvements awarded to Cambria County projects
Rep. Frank Burns October 15, 2025 | 12:36 PM
HARRISBURG, Oct. 15 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, and state Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr., R-35, today announced the approval of over $13 million in state assistance for critical water system improvement projects in Cambria County.
The Highland Sewer Water Authority was awarded a $6.6 million grant and a $1.8 million low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority to install three water storage tanks and three pump stations.
The Jackson Township Water Authority was awarded a $4.4 million low-interest loan from Pennvest to rehabilitate several of its current facilities, including the George Wyse pump station, Whitetail Road pump station, and Mile Hill storage tank.
“This $13 million in state funding will ease the burden of these necessary projects on local ratepayers,” Burns said. “I always want to see Cambria County get its fair share of state money, especially when it comes to our vital infrastructure, and I’m pleased to see it happen again with these Pennvest funds.”
“As a member of the PENNVEST Board of Directors, I was proud to advocate for these critical investments in our community’s future,” Langerholc said. “I had the opportunity to meet with local officials and authority leaders throughout the application process to better understand their needs and help move these projects forward. The Highland Sewer and Water Authority’s project will deliver three new water storage tanks and three pump stations, while the Jackson Township Water Authority will rehabilitate key facilities including two pump stations and a storage tank. Together, these projects represent a major step in strengthening our water infrastructure, improving reliability, safety, and capacity to better serve residents and businesses for years to come.”
Pennvest is an independent agency of the commonwealth providing financial assistance to fund construction of drinking water, sewer and stormwater projects in communities throughout Pennsylvania. Pennvest is not supported by the state’s General Fund budget, which covers the daily operations and services of the commonwealth.