New York State will invest $78 million in clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects, in six regions of New York State, according to a press release from Governor Kathy Hochul.
The funding was approved by the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors and will assist projects in the Capital Region, Finger Lakes, New York City, North Country, Southern Tier, and Western New York regions. The investments will help communities large and small undertake projects that are vital to public health, quality of life, economic development, and environmental protection, the release states.
“This financial assistance makes all the difference in being able to provide safe drinking water to New Yorkers, protect our natural resources, and ensure the projects are successful and affordable,” said Governor Hochul via a press release.