PATERSON, NJ – Federal grant will fund rebuilding efforts at one of nation's largest wastewater treatment facilities [November 9, 2015]

In continuing to ensure New Jersey utilities rebuild stronger and better prepared following Hurricane Sandy’s destruction, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) a $1,052,630.10 federal grant to assist in recovering from the historic storm.
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“Hurricane Sandy caused tremendous devastation to our region, particularly to New Jersey's utilities,” stated Pascrell.  “As the result of a tidal surge overwhelming their facility, PVSC sustained widespread damage causing the interruption of services.  This federal grant will make a significant investment in helping ensure PVSC is stronger and better prepared for future disasters.  Wastewater treatment facilities like PVSC provide a critical service in protecting our environment and the public's health, so their recovery must continue to remain a priority.”

The federal grant will assist PVSC with the use of force account and contract to replace valves destroyed in the Primary Clarifier as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
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In the days following Hurricane Sandy, Rep. Pascrell wrote to FEMA Regional Administrator Lynn Canton urging the agency to provide resources to PVSC in order to assist in resuming operations.