Area communities will get a share of the $250 million announced to support water infrastructure projects across the state.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and state and federal grants to help local governments make upgrades to their water and sewer systems.
“Communities are working hard to upgrade aging water infrastructure and protect public health, and I’m committed to providing them with the resources they need to succeed,” Governor Hochul said. “With this $250 million investment, we’re making vital projects affordable and ensuring New Yorkers can trust the water they rely on every day.”
The Town of Victor has been awarded a $702,750 state grant for pump station improvements.
The Town of Erwin received a $955,127 state grant to install a new drinking water well, add chemical feed systems for chlorine gas, blended phosphates, and fluoride, and construct related appurtenances.
The Town of Newfield has received $7.1 million through state and federal grants and low-cost financing to replace its aged drinking water main by installing approximately 11,780 linear feet of water main.
