Overview
Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov. 4 announced the state Environmental Facilities Corporation has awarded $279.3 million in WIIA and IMG grants to support nearly $1 billion in projects across the state that protect public health or improve water quality.
Based on market conditions, the grants are projected to save taxpayers an estimated $1 billion that municipalities would have had to spend in costs and debt interest if they financed the projects on their own.
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Capital Region: $12 Million
EFC has awarded $12 million to Capital Region municipalities. The investment is projected to save Capital Region localities an estimated $60.6 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany MWFA | Beaver Creek Flow Management and Inflow Reduction Project | Albany | $937,500 |
| Albany MWFA | Albany Pool CSO LTCP 3rd Tranche | Albany | $3,625,000 |
| Albany MWFA | Thurlow Terrace Stormwater Sewer Separation | Albany | $437,500 |
| Catskill, Village of | Wastewater Collection System Improvements | Greene | $3,716,313 |
| Poestenkill, Town of | Town of Poestenkill Water District Improvements Project | Rensselaer | $3,327,333 |
Central New York: $12.8 Million
EFC has awarded $12.8 million to Central NY municipalities. The investment is projected to save Central NY localities an estimated $34.5 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, City of | Comprehensive Upgrades to City of Auburn Water Filtration Plant | Cayuga | $3,720,000 |
| Hamilton, Village of | Village of Hamilton Route 12B Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project | Madison | $1,434,671 |
| Jordan, Village of | (V) Elbridge, (T) Elbridge, (V) Jordan Joint Water System Improvements | Onondaga | $2,000,000 |
| Onondaga County | Thickener Rehabilitation Project | Onondaga | $1,242,573 |
| Skaneateles, Town of | Town of Skaneateles Water System Improvements | Onondaga | $4,423,500 |
Finger Lakes: $51.5 Million
EFC has awarded more than $51.5 million to Finger Lakes municipalities. The investment is projected to save Finger Lakes localities an estimated $218.7 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attica, Village of | Water Treatment Plant Improvements | Wyoming | $5,000,000 |
| Castile, Town of | Town of Castile Gardeau Water District Improvements | Wyoming | $1,653,150 |
| Geneva, City of | Marsh Creek WWTP ATAD Improvements | Ontario | $2,309,238 |
| Kendall, Town of | Low Pressure Sewer Collection System – Kendall and Hamlin | Orleans | $1,763,835 |
| Livingston County WSA | Leicester/York Water Supply Expansion | Livingston | $5,000,000 |
| Newark, Village of | Village of Newark Allerton Hill Reservoir | Wayne | $3,591,000 |
| Stafford, Town of | Town of Stafford Water District #12 | Genesee | $1,065,000 |
| Waterloo, Village of | WWTP & Collection System Improvements | Seneca | $1,180,000 |
| Wayne County WSA | WCWSA Western Regional WWTP Project | Wayne | $30,000,000 |
Long Island: $48.7 Million
EFC has awarded $48.7 million to Long Island municipalities. The investment is projected to save Long Island localities an estimated $117.6 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carle Place Water District | Wellhead Treatment for 1,4-Dioxane at Well No. 5 | Nassau | $5,000,000 |
| Hempstead, Town of | Enhanced PFAS Treatment at Bowling Green Wells 1 and 2 | Nassau | $8,186,400 |
| Jericho Water District | 1,4-Dioxane and PFOA Treatment at Well 22 | Nassau | $6,862,200 |
| Mineola, Village of | PFAS Treatment at Well 6 | Nassau | $5,000,000 |
| Plainview Water District | Emerging Contaminant Removal at Plant No. 3 | Nassau | $2,444,820 |
| Plainview Water District | AOP at Plant No. 4 | Nassau | $3,983,526 |
| Port Washington Water District | PFAS Treatment Enhancement at Sandy Hollow Wells 1 and 2 | Nassau | $5,000,000 |
| Riverhead, Town of | Wellhead Treatment for Removal of Contaminants - Well 5 | Suffolk | $1,320,000 |
| Suffolk County Water Authority | Distribution System Improvement Extension of Water Service to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services Private Well Survey Old Country Road Area, Town of Southampton | Suffolk | $1,487,560 |
| Suffolk County Water Authority | Advanced Oxidation Process System to treat 1,4-dioxane at the Suffolk County Water Authority’s Albany Ave Well Field Well No. 2 | Suffolk | $900,000 |
| Suffolk County Water Authority | Advanced Oxidation Process Montauk Point State Blvd Well Field | Suffolk | $1,800,000 |
| Suffolk County Water Authority | Advanced Oxidation Process South Spur Drive Well Field | Suffolk | $1,800,000 |
| Westbury Water District | PFAS Treatment at Wells 15 and 18 | Nassau | $5,000,000 |
Mid-Hudson: $39.4 Million
EFC has awarded more than $39.4 million to Mid-Hudson municipalities. The investment is projected to save Mid-Hudson localities an estimated $172.3 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchess County WWA | Greenfields Water Interconnection Project | Dutchess | $4,550,086 |
| Nyack, Village of | PFAS/PFOA Treatment at the Nyack Water Plant | Rockland | $2,777,394 |
| Pawling, Village of | Phase II - Lower Baxter Wellfield Development and Construction | Dutchess | $1,280,400 |
| Peekskill, City of | Sewer and Pump Station Improvements Project | Westchester | $1,075,000 |
| Port Chester, Village of | Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation | Westchester | $4,012,713 |
| Port Jervis, City of | Port Jervis WIIA 2022 | Orange | $4,562,500 |
| Poughkeepsie, Town of | Design and Construction of the Hudson Heritage Sewer District | Dutchess | $1,521,568 |
| South Blooming Grove, Village of | Water System Improvement Project | Orange | $4,702,657 |
| Thompson, Town of | Emerald Green WWTP Upgrade & Expansion Project | Sullivan | $3,363,899 |
| Thompson, Town of | Sackett Lake Sewer District Collection System Improvement Project | Sullivan | $421,281 |
| Westchester County | Yonkers Joint TP –Odor Control and HVAC Upgrades | Westchester | $6,203,611 |
| Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) | Rye Lake Water Filtration Plant | Westchester | $5,000,000 |
Mohawk Valley: $16.3 Million
EFC has awarded $16.3 million to Mohawk Valley municipalities. The investment is projected to save Mohawk Valley localities an estimated $63.7 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville, Village of | Village of Boonville WWTP and Mill Creek Interceptor Improvements Project | Oneida | $2,200,000 |
| Herkimer IDA | Eastern Mohawk Valley Regional Water Transmission Main | Herkimer | $9,358,800 |
| Herkimer, Village of | Village of Herkimer Water System Improvements | Herkimer | $2,000,000 |
| Richmondville, Town of | Warnerville Sewer Project | Schoharie | $2,778,750 |
New York City: $6.5 Million
EFC has awarded $6.5 million to the New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority. The investment is projected to save local ratepayers an estimated $21.6 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYCMWFA | Reconstruction of Clearview Pump Station | New York City | $6,522,000 |
North Country: $33.1 Million
EFC has awarded more than $33.1 million to North Country municipalities. The investment is projected to save North Country localities an estimated $133.3 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain, Village of | Wastewater Treatment Facility Disinfection Upgrade and Capital Improvement Plan | Clinton | $834,000 |
| Henderson, Town of | Henderson Harbor Water Quality Improvement Project | Jefferson | $3,982,750 |
| Malone, Village of | Village of Malone Redundant Groundwater Source | Franklin | $5,000,000 |
| Moriah, Town of | Moriah Sewer Collection System Upgrades | Essex | $3,577,469 |
| Tupper Lake, Village of | Village of Tupper Lake Water Supply Improvements | Franklin | $4,800,000 |
| Watertown, Town of | Town of Watertown District No. 4 Extension | Jefferson | $5,000,000 |
| West Carthage, Village of | Villages of Carthage and West Carthage Joint Water System | Jefferson | $5,000,000 |
| Willsboro, Town of | Willsboro Water Treatment Plant Upgrades | Essex | $5,000,000 |
Southern Tier: $19.9 Million
EFC has awarded $19.9 million to Southern Tier municipalities. The investment is projected to save Southern Tier localities an estimated $51.8 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath, Town of | Town of Bath Sanitary Sewer System & Lift Station Improvements | Steuben | $857,500 |
| Bath, Village of | Village of Bath Sanitary Sewer System & Lift Station Improvements | Steuben | $562,500 |
| Binghamton, City of | 6th Ward Sanitary Sewer Interceptor | Broome | $2,753,750 |
| Endicott, Village of | Well No. 32 Improvements Project ( Ranney Well) | Broome | $5,000,000 |
| Odessa, Village of | Village of Odessa Water System Improvements | Schuyler | $2,996,295 |
| Painted Post, Village of | WWTP Disinfection Improvements | Steuben | $207,917 |
| Smithville, Town of | Smithville Flats Water System | Chenango | $4,800,000 |
| Watkins Glen, Village of | Water System Improvements Project | Schuyler | $2,000,000 |
| Wayland, Village of | Village of Wayland WWTP UV Disinfection | Steuben | $750,000 |
Western New York: $38.7 Million
EFC has awarded $38.7 million to Western NY municipalities. The investment is projected to save Western NY localities an estimated $201.4 million.
| Applicant | Project Name | County | Grant Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Sewer Authority | Buffalo Sewer Authority Bird Island Wastewater Treatment Facility Primary System NFA Upgrades | Erie | $18,626,950 |
| Chautauqua County | Westside Sewer Extension Phase 2 | Chautauqua | $6,000,000 |
| Chautauqua, Town of | Chautauqua Water District No. 2 Water Supply | Chautauqua | $4,020,000 |
| Gowanda, Village of | Village of Gowanda WWTP | Cattaraugus | $1,375,000 |
| Niagara Falls Public Water Authority | 2022 Sewer System Improvements | Niagara | $1,350,000 |
| Pomfret, Town of | North End Water District Phase 2 | Chautauqua | $5,000,000 |
| Westfield, Village of | Village of Westfield WWTP & I&I Improvement Project | Chautauqua | $2,352,500 |