Congressman Joe Morelle and Victor Town Supervisor Jack Marren announced on Tuesday that the Town of Victor will receive $1,002,944 in federal funding to support critical infrastructure improvements, including the replacement of an aging sanitary sewer force main along County Road 9. The existing line has experienced multiple failures over the past 15 years, causing untreated sewage to enter White Brook and posing risks to public health and the environment.
“After multiple failures that released untreated sewage into White Brook, it’s clear this aging sewer line can no longer meet the needs of the Victor community,” said Congressman Morelle. “This investment will allow the Town of Victor to replace aging infrastructure and ensure this critical system serves residents safely and reliably for decades to come. I’m proud to work with local leaders like Supervisor Marren to secure the federal resources needed to strengthen our infrastructure and protect the natural resources that make the Finger Lakes region such a special place to live.”
Town Supervisor Marren added, “The Town of Victor is thrilled to receive this critical appropriations funding, which allows us to finally address the aging infrastructure on County Road 9. By replacing this 36-year-old force main with corrosion-resistant piping, we are not just fixing a recurring maintenance issue – we are making an investment in the long-term health of our local environment.”
The current sewer force main, a 10-inch ductile iron pipe installed roughly 35 years ago, has failed five times in the last 15 years. The project will replace it with a 12-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, designed to improve reliability, prevent future failures, and protect the surrounding environment.
This funding was secured by Congressman Morelle through the Community Project Funding process in the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations package. The investment supports Victor’s plan to modernize a key component of its sewer collection system, reduce future environmental risks, and accommodate the town’s continued growth and development.
