A local water district received $5 million from the state to update its infrastructure. The funding came from over $37 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State.
The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors 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, communities may save significantly on debt service compared to traditional financing.
The Port Washington Water District received a $5 million grant for the construction of a granular activated carbon treatment system for the removal of PFOA and PFOS from existing Well No. 6…