More than $5.5 million in state impact fees on oil and gas drillers will be coming to Butler County and its municipalities.

The county will receive about $2.1 million in the fees, up from $1.75 million last year.

Municipalities will split up $3.5 million more.

The money is supposed to be distributed July 1.

Impact fees, which were established by Act 13 of 2012, can be used for a variety of projects, including infrastructure repair, protecting air and water resources, training first responders and funding social services.

Amy Wilson, chief clerk for the county, said the county has used the money on several projects.

The county has spent fee money on bridge maintenance and reconstruction, a drug court program, information technology and the creation of the Alameda Waterpark. The county also has been setting aside money for a government-mandated update to the 911 radio system to take place in a few years.

Among the municipalities, Forward Township will receive the most, $259,299.

Township Supervisor Mary McElhinny said the township has used the money for road paving and sealing for the past few years. She said these fees allow the township to maintain the roads while freeing up other funds.

Other municipalities that stand to get significant sums include Butler Township with $252,292, Connoquenessing Township with $248,637, Summit Township with $211,423 and Jackson Township with $211,253.