New York Construction Report staff writer
More than $175 million will go to critical water infrastructure projects to improve water and sewer systems in communities across New York State, helping municipalities reduce costs while advancing public health and environmental protections.
The approval authorizes access to a combination of low-cost financing and previously announced state grants, making it easier for local governments to begin construction on essential water system upgrades. Financing will be made available through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, which leverage federal and state dollars and offer interest rates below market value along with long-term repayment options.
According to EFC President and CEO Maureen A. Coleman, funding is a key step toward affordability and environmental resilience.
“These approvals are symbolic of New York’s commitment to affordability, public health, environmental protection, and economic resilience,” she said.
The Board also greenlit grants from the state’s Water Infrastructure Improvement program, which provides funding for projects such as new water mains, wastewater treatment upgrades, sewer district enhancements, and contaminated well remediation.
Projects receiving funding include:
- Village of Sylvan Beach (Mohawk Valley) – $51.1 million for water pollution control plant upgrades
- City of Port Jervis (Mid-Hudson) – $20 million for sewer rehabilitation and water meter replacements
- Village of Naples (Finger Lakes) – $22.2 million for sanitary sewer installation and wastewater treatment expansion
- Town of Chazy (North Country) – $6.9 million for wastewater treatment plant improvements
- Village of Mayville (Western NY) – $7.5 million to address groundwater contamination from PFOA
- Other communities benefiting from the funding include Waterville, Cheektowaga, Mexico, Malone, and the Town of Erwin, among others.
In addition to funding new projects, the Board approved long-term refinancing for completed projects, expected to save municipalities an estimated $23 million in interest payments over time. This includes $2.6 million for the Village of Waterville and $14 million for the Town of Cheektowaga.
Residents can track the status of each funded project through an interactive online dashboard hosted by EFC, which allows users to explore project details, funding types, and stages of completion.
The investments aim to ease the financial burden on municipalities while ensuring clean, safe water for residents statewide.
