"Without Somerset borough then the project will not move forward," says Somerset County Commissioner Brad Cober.

He reacts to Somerset borough talking to the Greater Johnstown Water Authority about the possibility of the borough receiving water from them, instead of the proposed Quemahoning Pipeline. However, the borough has already signed a letter of intent with the county to buy water from them when the pipeline is complete.

"With their commitment to buy 900 thousand gallons, that's what made the project cost effective, economically feasible," says Cober.

Somerset borough officials say they only talked to the Greater Johnstown Authority as a backup plan, in case the county didn't get its permit for the pipeline.

"I think it's very important to put out there, that I think council still unanimously supports the program 100 percent. There has never been any suggestion formally or informally to pull out of the project or change commitment to Somerset County," says Somerset Borough Council President Ron Schrock.

"We're not upset or concerned about the fact Somerset Borough has inquired from Greater Johnstown. That's certainly their ability and authority to do," says Cober.

"I really support that and that was in no way, shape or form intended to be a negative or withdrawal to the Somerset proposal," adds Schrock.

Cober says things are moving right along for the pipeline. Once their loan is approved, the county will get into a contractual agreement to their water buyers, which will push the project ahead.