HARRISBURG - East Stroudsburg will get a $943,000 loan to make improvements to ensure that its water-supply dam, which is considered to be a "high hazard" dam, will not fail; thus ensuring the continued provision of drinking water to system customers and avoiding a catastrophic failure of the dam.

The money is part of an investment of $84 million in 18 non-point source, drinking water, and wastewater projects in 14 counties.

"These investments approved by the PENNVEST board will protect Pennsylvania residents from water-borne disease and improve the quality of our lakes and rivers," Governor Tom Corbett said. "These investments not only protect our vital natural resources but also contribute to our economic recovery."

Of the $84 million total, $69 million is for low-interest loans and $15 million is offered as grants.