New York receives $43 million for local water infrastructure
On April 16, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state will receive $43 million in funding to help communities afford water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and State and federal grants that empower local governments to advance crucial upgrades, such as replacing lead service lines, treating harmful emerging contaminants and modernizing aging systems, without passing high costs on to local ratepayers.
“This funding means communities don’t have to choose between clean water and affordable rates,” said Hochul. “Stronger infrastructure, safer water, lower costs — that’s our commitment to New Yorkers.”
