Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa, Allegheny County Representatives Announce Grant Awards from Small Water and Sewer Program

PITTSBURGH, PA - January 22, 2026 − Today, Senator Jay Costa joins State Representatives from Allegheny County to announce grants from the Small Water and Sewer Grant Program.

"I am delighted to be announcing the recipients of these Small Water and Sewer dollars to benefit our communities," said Senator Costa. "Across the 43^rd district, the projects funded by these grants will ensure local families can access clean, potable water free from contaminants. As always, it's been an honor to work with my colleagues in the House of Representatives to deliver this critical funding to benefit our constituents who call Allegheny County home."

With Representative Abigail Salisbury, Senator Costa announces the following Small Water and Sewer grant awardees:

• Churchill Borough was awarded $391,022 for Churchill Stormwater Projects.
• Edgewood Borough was awarded $375,000 for Monongahela Way/Nine Mile Run Culvert Improvements.
• Wilkinsburg Borough was awarded $300,000 for Wilkinsburg Highland Way and Beacon Hill Sanitary Force main and Pump House Controls Replacement.
• Township of Wilkins was awarded $200,000 for Penhurst Drive Sanitary Sewer Improvements.

With Representative Joe McAndrew, Senator Costa announces the following Small Water and Sewer grant awardees:

• Verona Borough was awarded $199,883 for Sanitary Sewer Lining.
• Municipality of Penn Hills was awarded $400,000 for Penn Hills Gascola EQ Facility Concrete Repairs.

Learn more about the Small Water and Sewer program here.

Learn more about how Senate Democrats are fighting for every Pennsylvanian here.

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