EPIC Comments on Pennsylvania's Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025 Amended Intended Use Plan for the Lead Service Line Replacement Grant

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Written By Lauren Kwan

At EPIC, we are conducting a review of several states’ Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs. Through this process, we have gained a deeper understanding of how these programs are administered and how the presentation of information in state IUPs can be enhanced. While analyzing Pennsylvania’s DWSRF program for our DWSRF Funding Tracker project, we’ve noted the following points about the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) and Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority’s (PENNVEST) administration of its DWSRF funds. Our intention is to support Pennsylvania in its efforts to make its IUPs even more user-friendly and informative and direct funds where they are needed most.

Summary of EPIC’s Recommendations:

  • Include all projects, regardless of applicant readiness, in Pennsylvania’s comprehensive lists for greater transparency regarding total program demand and applicant characteristics

  • Consider leveraging Pennsylvania’s program to expand financial capacity and meet growing lead program demand

  • Improve program transparency by providing clarity on policy decisions discussed in the IUP

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Lauren Kwan
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