NY Directs Money To Protect Water Quality In The Hudson, LI Sound
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Long overdue projects aimed at protecting Westchester's greatest resources are getting a boost from the state. Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $300 million for water infrastructure improvement projects across the state. The board's approval authorizes municipal access to low-cost financing and previously announced grants to get started on essential water and sewer infrastructure projects, including treatment processes to remove emerging contaminants from drinking water."Access to clean, safe water is crucial to building vibrant and healthy communities throughout New York," Hochul said. "New York State is providing major financial assistance to ensure our communities can invest in their water infrastructure to protect our vital natural resources, while reducing costs and making these projects affordable for the ratepayers who rely on them for safe drinking water."The funding includes significant investments from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the State Revolving Funds (SRFs), and NYS's Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) grant program. The board's approvals include financing through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), and grants already announced through the WIIA program. BIL funding for water and sewer infrastructure is administered by EFC through the State Revolving Funds.Four projects are being funded in Westchester County, that will protect both the Hudson River and the Long Island Sound.$13,503,000 interest-free & $13,503,000 market-rate CWSRF financing; and a $2,029,400 WIIA grant for the planning, design, and construction of engine and blower replacements at the Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant to protect water quality in the Hudson River.$10,373,895 interest-free & $10,373,894 market-rate CWSRF financing; and $6,203,611 WIIA grant for phase IV heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment replacement, and odor control improvements at the Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant to protect water quality in the Hudson River.$3,666,875 interest-free & $3,666,875 market-rate CWSRF financing for repairs and upgrades to the Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant secondary system to protect water quality in the Hudson River.$3,759,165 interest-free & $3,759,164 market-rate CWSRF financing; and a $2,970,600 WIIA grant for the planning, design, and construction of sewer system repairs in the Peekskill, Ossining, Yonkers Joint, Blind Brook, Mamaroneck, and New Rochelle Sanitary Sewer Districts to protect water quality in the Hudson River and Long Island Sound.The article NY Directs Money To Protect Water Quality In The Hudson, LI Sound appeared first on New Rochelle, NY Patch.
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