Water line project in Northumberland County receives $1.5 Million grant

HERNDON, Pa. (WHTM) — A Northumberland County water authority is receiving a $1.5 Million boost to complete a waterline replacement project.

The Herndon Borough-Jackson Township Joint Municipal Authority is planning to replace two miles of deteriorating cast iron water pipes, some of which are more than 90 years old, according to SEDA-Council of Governments.

The project has been ongoing and a new treatment plant was built previously, among other improvements.

“We couldn’t have done this without the expertise and support of SEDA-COG and project coordinator Tonia Troup, who sought solutions at a time when there didn’t appear to be any,” Judi Deppen of the water authority said. “As a small town without the resources to manage this on our own, we’re incredibly grateful. I believe other small communities like ours should know about the tremendous resources SEDA-COG offers.”

“We also couldn’t have done this without the backing of the Northumberland County commissioners and Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver,” said Tonia Troup, project coordinator at SEDA-COG. “And, of course, quick action at the state level from DCED.”

The $1.5 Million grant comes from the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

One benefit to the project is that the new water lines will be “more resilient to wear and tear” caused by truck traffic on Route 147 near Herndon, SEDA-COG said.