Major Funding For Cleaner Water Across New York Communities

$74 million has been earmarked in New York State, making it easier for communities to afford water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects.

These projects, according to an announcement from the Governor's office, will empower local governments to modernize aging systems without passing high costs on to local ratepayers, approved by the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors.

The goal is to protect public health and the environment, reduce future risks, and support good-paying jobs.

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According to today's announcement (June 18, 2026), funding will be provided through the  Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, which are described as a mix of State and federal dollars that deliver over $1 billion in low-cost financing and grants annually to New York communities, and the State’s Water Infrastructure Improvement Grants.

New York is investing billions in water infrastructure because protecting public health and supporting local communities go hand-in-hand. These investments will help municipalities modernize aging systems and deliver the clean, reliable and affordable water that New Yorkers expect and deserve. - New York State Governor Kathy Hochul

Seven regions have been approved for funding for the project, according to the announcement, including:

The Southern Tier

• The Village of Endicott was awarded $23.1 million in State and federal grants and interest-free financing. This is for the design and construction of improvements at the wastewater treatment plant that serves the Village and portions of the Towns of Union and Vestal. The project will improve water quality in the Susquehanna River, a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay.
• Village of Margaretville, $1.5 million in State grant and low-cost financing for the replacement of an aged water storage tank with a new 80,000-gallon tank, replacement of water service meters, and upgrades to the water system telemetry and control system.

I’d like to congratulate the Village of Endicott on being awarded this important water infrastructure grant. Improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant will make a big difference for water quality in the Susquehanna River and for their overall operations. I know how hard the Village has worked to upgrade their aging systems to further protect the environment through nutrient reduction. Thank you to the Governor, the EFC, and my legislative colleagues for prioritizing public health and the environment in this way. - Assemblymember Donna Lupardo

For more information, visit Governor Kathy Hochul's website.

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