New York Invests $249 Million in Water Infrastructure Improvements Across the State
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced more than $249 million in grants to support 181 water quality improvement projects across the state. The funding will help communities modernize aging water infrastructure, improve wastewater treatment systems, protect drinking water supplies and strengthen resilience against flooding and severe weather. More than $246 million will support 139 projects through the state’s Water Quality Improvement Project program, while an additional $2.9 million will fund 42 stormwater management and infrastructure planning initiatives.
The investment includes several major infrastructure projects, such as $10 million for wastewater treatment plant upgrades in Niagara Falls, $10 million for a new wastewater treatment facility in Elizabethtown and $10 million for a sewer extension near Cayuga Lake. Additional funding will support dam rehabilitation, stormwater system improvements, culvert replacement planning and green infrastructure development. These projects are designed to improve the performance and reliability of essential water systems while supporting long-term infrastructure needs in communities throughout New York.
The statewide initiative also includes $17 million for road salt reduction and storage improvements, along with funding for flood mitigation and water resource protection. For engineering firms, contractors and infrastructure professionals, the grants represent continued investment in municipal water systems and opportunities for future infrastructure development. The latest awards build on more than $10 billion in water infrastructure and clean water investments made by New York since 2021, reinforcing the state’s commitment to modernizing critical public infrastructure.
