PA Pure is a not-for-profit entity that certifies laboratories, wastewater operators, and freshwater operations who go above basic compliance. All program revenue is reinvested into support, training, and grant funding for the systems we serve.
Program funding comes from donations, revenue-generating services, and state/federal grants. All revenue is reinvested into municipal support initiatives and industry improvement efforts.
Certification, support, and investment built specifically for Pennsylvania.
Independent recognition for operators, labs, and suppliers that meet elevated standards in compliance, data quality, and stewardship.
Practical guidance, tools, and training to help systems close gaps, maintain compliance, and strengthen day-to-day operations.
Reinvested program revenue and targeted grants that fund critical upgrades, training, and reliability improvements for facilities that choose to operate with a PA Pure Certified partner.
PA Pure was created by professionals who operate facilities and environmental laboratories across Pennsylvania. We have seen firsthand how under-resourced systems struggle with staffing, compliance, and aging infrastructure.
Our certification program highlights systems that go above and beyond minimum requirements, while our grants and resources help their customers move toward that same standard.
Learn about CertificationPA Pure is a not-for-profit entity established to support and strengthen our partners' operations across Pennsylvania. All program revenue is reinvested into the development of municipal support initiatives, certification standards, and industry improvement efforts. Our partners put their money where their mouth is by guaranteeing a percentage of their revenue back to PA Pure to help fund grants and to create a better tomorrow for the customers they support.
Program funding comes from:
By utilizing PA Pure partners, your operation will be recognized as meeting elevated standards in compliance, data quality, staffing, and stewardship—inturn making your operation eligible for grants to help subsidize the expense of operations and upgrades.
PA Pure grant programs help fund critical upgrades, training, and process improvements for wastewater and freshwater facilities across Pennsylvania.
PA Pure offers financial support to help municipal wastewater and drinking water systems improve operations, reduce costs, and strengthen long-term compliance. Below are the three grants currently available.
Provides funding (up to $25,000) for automation improvements including monitoring equipment that helps wastewater facility meet the DEP daily reporting guidlines.
Apply for Automation GrantProvides funding (up to $20,000) to offset laboratory testing expenses for wastewater or drinking water systems, including routine compliance sampling and specialty analysis.
Apply for Lab Fee GrantProvides funding (up to $15,000) to help municipalities cover the cost of certified third-party operators who support plant operations, compliance, and daily oversight.
Apply for Operator GrantReady to begin a certification or discuss grant opportunities? Share a few details and our team will follow up with next steps and timelines.
Email: info@papure.org
Service Area: Municipal and freshwater systems across Pennsylvania.
By submitting this form you acknowledge that additional information may be required to complete a certification or grant application review.
