Scott: $4.6 million for lead water service line replacement
Rep. Greg Scott October 21, 2026 | 12:02 PM
NORRISTOWN, Oct. 21 – State Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, today announced $4,650,000 in state Pennvest funding awarded to Pennsylvania-American Water for phase I of their lead service line replacement in Norristown.
Lead drinking water service lines are often the most significant source of lead exposure for families living in homes serviced by them. During phase I of this project, identified utility-owned and private-owned lead and galvanized water service lines will be fully replaced, lowering the risk of lead exposure for families in the phase I area.
The replacement will put new, copper water service lines from the water main to the houses affected.
“Lead exposure can be harmful to our health, even at low exposure levels,” said Scott. “Children are especially at risk of lead poisoning and ongoing developmental issues if they’re exposed to too much. Replacing the existing lead pipes that carry our drinking water into our homes is a significant means of stopping lead exposure in our community.”
“Having access to safe and clean drinking water is a constitutional right here in Pennsylvania. Our neighbors deserve peace of mind that their health and wellbeing is not going to be compromised when they turn on the tap,” said Sen. Amanda M. Cappelletti, D-Delaware/Montgomery. “I am pleased to see Pennvest prioritize this project in Norristown that will improve our overall public health and keep our community replete with safe drinking water.”
The water system in Norristown serves 8,641 households; 240 have been identified for service line replacement in phase I. PA-American Water has stated that there will likely be additional replacement phases in the future.
Pennvest funds sewer, stormwater and drinking water projects across Pennsylvania. Its low-cost financial assistance helps make the water consumed every day by thousands of Pennsylvanians safe to drink.