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The Shamokin-Coal Township Joint Sewer Authority will utilize $1.4 million in federal funding from the FY 2026 Appropriations Act to modernize its wastewater treatment system. The funding will address aging infrastructure and includes replacing outdated equipment in primary and secondary settling tanks and installing a new headworks grit chamber.

These updates are necessary for compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection standards and aim to enhance operational efficiency. The improvements are expected to lower long-term maintenance costs and stabilize sewer rates for residents. Construction timelines are yet to be announced.