One Steuben County village has been awarded grant funding for water infrastructure improvement projects.
Bath will receive $6,000,000 market rate in Drinking Water State Revolving Fund financing and a $3,000,000 Water Infrastructure Improvement grant for the installation of approximately 18,000 feet of new and replacement water main and associated appurtenances along State Routes 54 and 415 that will enable the village to provide an adequate supply of water to residents and improve the resilience and security of the existing system.
“Access to clean, safe water is crucial to building vibrant and healthy communities throughout New York,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “New York State is providing major financial assistance to ensure our communities can invest in their water infrastructure to protect our vital natural resources, while reducing costs and making these projects affordable for the ratepayers who rely on them for safe drinking water.”
Two other Steuben County communities also received similar funding:
Village of Canisteo – $3,302,250 interest-free and $1,000,000 market-rate CWSRF financing; and a $1,097,750 WIIA grant for the planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment plant improvements to improve water quality in the Canisteo River.
Village of Painted Post – $1,436,877 interest-free and $455,206 market-rate CWSRF financing; and a $207,917 WIIA grant for the planning, design, and construction of improvements to the village’s wastewater treatment plant protect water quality in the Chemung River.
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