$4.8 million secured for drinking water safety project

Rep. Maureen E. Madden July 16, 2025 | 2:07 PM

HARRISBURG, JULY 16 – Thanks to $4.8 million in funding, The Summit Point drinking water well that serves people in Coolbaugh Township and Mount Pocono Borough in Monroe County will be replaced, State Rep. Maureen Madden announced today.

The grant funding, awarded to the Pennsylvania American Water Co., will be used to demolish the existing wellhouse and replace it with a new facility.

The need for replacement comes after recent water sampling shows elevated levels of manganese, iron and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid in the well water. The water system serves 8,380 households, and rates are not expected to rise.

“The funding for this project is great news -- this well water source serves over 8,000 households in the district. Ensuring the safety of the constituents I was elected to serve is my top priority. That includes safe, quality drinking water for all,” said Madden, D-Monroe.

The funding includes a $1.1 million loan with a 1% interest rate along with $3.7 in non-repayment grant funding.

The funding was awarded thorough Pennvest, a financing authority that provides low-cost financial assistance for sewer, stormwater and drinking water projects across the Commonwealth. The funding is designed to support affordable solutions to help ensure safe drinking water for all Pennsylvanians.

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