Butler County municipalities have a new, unique opportunity to receive state funding through an agreement ratified by the county government Wednesday.

County commissioners on Wednesday approved an agreement with Delta Development Group to “develop an innovative sewer and water funding program,” which Commissioner Chairwoman Leslie Osche said will likely be a first in Pennsylvania.

“Our understanding is that there is no other entity, no other county or other entity that has that process in place today,” she said. “This is a pretty unique and amazing opportunity for our county, for our municipalities. As you read, there are many, many of them working on water and sewer projects right now, so this allows us to assist them in an even bigger way in making that happen for the residents.”

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