New York Construction Report staff writer
Construction is now underway on a $30 million overhaul of the Village of Catskill’s aging water and sewer systems, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at protecting the Hudson River, improving drinking water, and strengthening community resilience.
Supported by a mix of state, federal, and local investments—including more than $24 million in grants—the multi-phase effort will modernize Catskill’s wastewater and stormwater systems, replace a century-old water main, and deliver other critical improvements. The projects are expected to be completed by summer 2026.
The sewer project will reduce inflow and infiltration in the village’s sanitary sewer system, paving the way for the decommissioning of four outdated sewer outfalls that currently discharge untreated or partially treated wastewater into the Hudson River during heavy rainfall. Upgrades will enhance system reliability, protect water quality, and increase resilience against extreme weather.
The drinking water project includes replacing old water mains, reconstructing a sedimentation basin, building a new water storage tank, and upgrading the village’s water filtration plant—modernizations that officials say will ensure safe, reliable drinking water for years to come.
“These vital projects will directly benefit Catskill and the communities along the Hudson River,” said Maureen A. Coleman, president and CEO of the Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC). “Thanks to the State Revolving Funds and targeted grants, we’re making it possible for communities to afford critical upgrades that protect both health and the environment.”
Funding includes:
- Sewer project: $13.7 million from New York’s Water Quality and Water Infrastructure Improvement programs, a $7.5 million federal grant, and $3.8 million in interest-free financing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, boosted by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
- Drinking water project: $2.9 million from the state’s Water Infrastructure Improvement program and $2 million in low-interest financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
In addition to environmental and health benefits, the projects are expected to support local employment in construction, manufacturing, engineering, and related industries.
“This investment is about more than just pipes and pumps—it’s about creating opportunity, resilience, and a future that Catskill residents can count on,” said Catskill Village Board President Natasha Law. “We’re proud to break ground on these transformative upgrades.”
State and federal officials hailed the project as part of a larger strategy to modernize New York’s aging infrastructure, protect public health, and ensure sustainability.
