ALCOSAN Announces Award, Omits Granting Body and Achievements | The Locally Times
A February 13 public calendar entry from the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority notes a 'National Environmental Achievement Award' but omits the awarding organization and the recognized projects.
The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) posted on its public calendar that it received a National Environmental Achievement Award on February 13, 2026. The posting does not name the awarding organization or specify which projects earned the recognition. A link labeled “Full story” in the listing does not provide additional details as of this report. The lack of detail from ALCOSAN contrasts with specific progress reports from other regional water authorities. The authority has a board meeting scheduled for February 26 and a Professional Services Committee meeting on March 12, which may provide a venue for officials to release more information. ## PWSA Details $31.5M in Funding, Lead Line Progress While ALCOSAN’s award remains undefined in public records, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) has recently detailed specific infrastructure investments. A February 2 press release states PWSA secured $31.5 million in PENNVEST funding to replace lead service lines. The funding is designated for work in four neighborhoods, though the press release does not specify which ones. This funding announcement followed a separate PWSA press release on January 8, 2026, which stated the authority had replaced its 14,000th lead service line. These announcements provide measurable benchmarks for the authority’s ongoing efforts to improve water infrastructure. In addition, PWSA has scheduled a community design workshop for February 28 regarding a hillside safety project at the Highland Reservoir. ## Other Regional Authorities Announce Service Changes Across the region, other public entities have also recently updated residents on service and policy changes. The Beaver County Transit Authority (BCTA) announced that new fares for its fixed-route services went into effect on March 2, 2026. The public notice on the BCTA website directs riders to read more for details but does not specify the new fare structure in the initial announcement. In Hopewell Township, a change in public notice requirements will take effect on March 1, 2026. A notice on the township’s website states that public entities will be required to publish legal notices on their own websites instead of in newspapers. This policy shift alters how residents access official information. South Fayette Township posted notices for a variety of summer and seasonal positions in its Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments. The application deadline for roles including summer camp counselor and park attendant is March 9, 2026.