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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Otego to get $3.9 million for water projects
The village of Otego is among municipalities getting state funding for water projects. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday, May 22 that the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved more than $37 million in financial assistance 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 shovels in the ground for critical water and sewer infrastructure projects, from treatment processes to remove emerging contaminants from drinking water, to replacing lead service lines and modernizing aging systems," a news release from Hochul's office said. 'This is how you lead: invest boldly, move fast and protect your people,' Hochul said. 'This $37 million investment jumpstarts critical projects to fix aging pipes, tackle emerging contaminants and upgrade infrastructure, all while keeping costs down for communities and creating good-paying local jobs.' Otego will get $3.9 million in grants for the installation of a redundant production well, replacement of asbestos-lined pipe and exposed water main, relocation of a well house treatment building to a higher elevation, replacement of a booster pump station, and the installation of a tank mixer, according to the release. EFC's board approved grants and financing to local governments from the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds — a mix of federal and state dollars dedicated to financing community water infrastructure projects. State Revolving Fund interest rates are below market rate, and with long repayment periods, and communities may save significantly on debt service compared to traditional financing, the release stated. State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, 'This latest round of funding means critical infrastructure projects will be affordable to municipalities looking to protect their communities without breaking the bank. Through our Bureau of Water Supply Protection, the Department of Health will continue to work with our state and local partners to protect the health and safety of New Yorkers by providing technical assistance and monitoring for emerging contaminants, lead and other chemicals.'
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Formal dedication of the Dry Bridge Road Water Treatment Plant is held with ribbon cutting
WESTFIELD — While the Dry Bridge Road Water Treatment Plant has been operational for nearly a year, on Friday, city and state officials joined the representatives of firms that designed and built the plant to formally dedicate what the mayor called a 'state-of-the-art' facility. 'This is state-of-the-art and has been recognized nationally and on the state level as the model for the nation,' Mayor Michael McCabe said before a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the facility. The treatment plant at 99 Dry Bridge Rd. was built to filter water from Wells 1 and 2 to response to the discovery of PFAS in the groundwater of the Barnes Aquifer. With a capacity of 3.75 million gallons per day, it can treat up to 2,600 gallons per minute to ensure the quality and reliability of the city's drinking water, especially on the city's north side, according to information provided by the city. The plant uses Granular Activated Carbon — 40,000 pounds of it contained in four tanks — to provide disinfection, corrosion control, and pH adjustment needed to meet or exceed all local, state, and federal guidelines for drinking water. The project was funded through the State Revolving Fund loan process administered by the Clean Water Trust, according to the city. During the ceremony, McCabe recognized the city's interim DPW Director Francis Cain for his leadership over the last several years. 'Thank you, Fran,' McCabe said, adding that it was Cain's 'foresight and vision' that made the treatment plant a reality. McCabe also recognized the city's Water Systems Engineer Heather Stayton for her efforts on the project. '[She] also had her hand in it,' McCabe said. Cain said the ceremony was to acknowledge 'all we've accomplished over these many years in trying to solve some of our problems … I think we've done a great job at that,' Cain said. He also recognized the city's Water Commissioners, Ronald Cole, John Niedzielski, and Joseph Popielarczyk, McCabe, state Rep. Kelly Pease, and the City Council. After the ceremony, City Councilor Ralph Figy said the water treatment plant construction projects 'began with the easiest vote I ever took … the $30 million was a no-brainer' He also said that there should never be any 'politicization of a health issue.' Cain also recognized the efforts of the engineering firm Tighe & Bond for designing the facility and Daniel O'Connell's Sons for building it. Tighe & Bond Vice President and Design Manager Christopher Bone spoke briefly during the ceremony. 'The city has been a great partner,' Bone said about the 'hugely important project' and the proximity to its headquarters to the treatment plant. 'We drink the water from these wells,' Bone said. After PFAS was first discovered in 2013, Wells 7 and 8 were closed in late 2015 and early 2016, though they have since reopened when the Owen District Water Treatment Plant became operational in 2020. The Dry Bridge plant uses the same filtration technology. PFAS contamination has only been found in four wells — 1, 2, 7, and 8 — north of the Westfield River, It has not been detected in water supplies south of the river. With the filtration systems in place, Westfield's drinking water is safe, the federal report concluded. Water samples collected in 2019 were within the public health guidelines set by the federal Environmental Protection Agency and state Department of Environmental Protection, according to the city. Read the original article on MassLive.
Chicago Tribune
25-04-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Hammond receives $5 million grant to replace lead service lines
As the city of Hammond works to replace line service lines, one city official said he's appreciative of federal and state assistance. 'We're an old city,' said Jaime Prieto, deputy chief executive operator of Hammond Water Works. 'There's a lot of things that we need to repair and maintain.' The city of Hammond has received $5 million through the Indiana Finance Authority's State Revolving Fund program to help replace its lead service lines. 'The City of Hammond's drinking water project will replace aging lead service lines in older areas of the distribution system,' said an IFA news release. 'The project will ensure the City of Hammond is able to provide consistent quality water and help protect public health within its service area.' According to the news release, Hammond will save about $5.5 million in principal and interest costs because of the program. SRF loans are administered by the IFA with joint funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Indiana. Prieto expects that the $5 million from the IFA will help replace lead service lines for about 400 Hammond homes. In October 2024, the Biden administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems nationwide to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years, according to the EPA. The EPA also planned to provide $2.6 billion in drinking water infrastructure funding, according to Post-Tribune archives. The agency's website does not say if the Trump administration has overturned that rule. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott previously told the Post-Tribune that he was concerned about funding to replace the city's lead pipes, even with EPA funds. The IFA program is the first time Hammond has teamed up with state and federal agencies to replace service lines, Prieto said. '(This money) for lead pipe replacement is great,' he added. 'We're taking full advantage. Whatever the government wants to give us, we'll take.' In 2024, Hammond received $2.5 million to change lead lines for 150 homes in the city, Prieto said. Hammond and other surrounding communities are 'underserved,' Prieto said, so receiving assistance is a great help for the city. 'We have water mains that are about 100 years old, but we also have the lowest water rate in the state of Indiana, so we don't want to raise our rates,' he said. 'But, at the same time, we do have improvements we have to make in our distribution and in our plan.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania American Water Receives More than $9.5 Million in PENNVEST Funding for Lead Service Line Removal Project in New Castle
MECHANICSBURG, Pa., April 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Shapiro administration today announced that Pennsylvania American Water was awarded a grant and a low-interest loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) totaling $9,527,990. The funding will support one of the company's lead service line replacement projects in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County. "At Pennsylvania American Water, we strive to provide our customers with high-quality, reliable water services while also meeting environmental standards and regulations. We're thankful to PENNVEST for approving this funding request that will support us in that mission," said Pennsylvania American Water Vice President of Engineering Tony Nokovich. "This project will have a positive impact on the service provided for our customers by enabling us to continue our efforts to remove lead service lines." The PENNVEST grant of $5,565,850 and $3,962,140 loan will fund the replacement of approximately 550 identified lead water service lines in New Castle. The removal of all leaded components will provide direct water quality improvements to customers and is consistent with regulatory and Pennsylvania American Water initiatives to eliminate lead-containing lines from the public water supply system. Learn more at "Since the inception of the State Revolving Fund, PENNVEST has approved in excess of $12.8 billion in clean water infrastructure projects," said PENNVEST Executive Director Robert Boos in the Commonwealth's official announcement. "The revolving nature of the fund has proven to be highly successful. As we move forward, our focus will remain on supporting projects that continue to innovate and foster collaboration, ensuring we deliver even greater results for our communities." The terms of the loan Pennsylvania American Water received are 1% for the full 20-year loan period. About American Water American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's 6,700 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Pennsylvania American Water Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: David MisnerSenior Manager, External Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Three NNY municipalities get state grants for water infrastructure projects
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Three north country municipalities are getting access to grants and low-cost financing to improve water infrastructure. New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $175 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across the state. Work on Carthage bridge project starts The board's approval authorizes municipal access to low-cost financing and previously announced grants to get shovels in the ground for critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. These investments help make projects more affordable, reducing the need for higher rate increases to fund improvements. Here is a breakdown of the municipalities in the area that will be getting funding: Village of Clayton – $8.2 million grant and low-cost financing package for the replacement of the aged raw drinking water intake and approximately 25,000 linear feet of aged water main and associated appurtenances. Town of Diana – $5.1 million grant and low-cost financing package for improvements at existing Well Nos. 1 and 3, installation of an approximately 350,000-gallon drinking water storage tank and new water mains. Village of Lyons Falls – $1.6 million grant and interest-free financing package for the planning, design, and construction of wastewater treatment plant improvements. The Environmental Facilities Corporation is proud to support communities across New York State that invest in clean, safe, and reliable water infrastructure. These approvals are symbolic of Governor Hochul's commitment to affordability, public health, environmental protection, and economic resilience. By making these investments affordable, we're helping municipalities tackle urgent infrastructure needs while minimizing the financial impact of these projects on local ratepayers. Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman The EFC Board approved grants and financing to local governments from the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. This is a mix of federal and state dollars dedicated to financing community water infrastructure projects. State Revolving Fund interest rates are below market rate, and with long repayment periods, communities may save significantly on debt service compared to traditional financing. EFC's board also approved executing previously awarded grants from the state's Water Infrastructure Improvement program. The board's approval is a critical step in the funding process and will allow communities to access these funds for project implementation. Leveraging federal funding with state investments maximizes the impact of each dollar spent, empowering local communities to make critical system improvements they need to keep their residents safe and ensure cost is not a barrier for project implementation. State residents can track projects benefiting from EFC's investments using the interactive project impact dashboard. The map can be filtered by funding type and shows a project's stage of construction. Each project announced today will be included on the map once the community executes a funding agreement with EFC. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
