![]() ![]() EFC thanks President Biden, Administrator Michael Regan, and the New York Congressional delegation for this significant investment and the continued partnership.” Under the leadership of Governor Hochul, targeted outreach is underway to help small, rural, and disadvantaged communities access this funding. EFC is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring these funds are awarded to the communities and projects that need it most. Funding from the first wave is already making a difference by modernizing and upgrading critical water systems in Albany, Newburgh, Liberty and beyond. Coleman said, “As the administrator of the State Revolving Funds, EFC celebrates with EPA today the second wave of federal funding awarded to New York State for clean water infrastructure from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) President and CEO Maureen A. Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, New York prioritizes clean water and the benefits it brings to our environment, public health, and economy, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to be a transformative resource to help us reach our water infrastructure objectives.” New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, “I applaud President Biden, New York’s Congressional delegation, and EPA Administrator Regan for the ongoing partnership that is helping our communities upgrade and enhance water quality infrastructure throughout the state. I applaud this new and significant investment of more than $256 million that will bolster the record investments we are making in clean water, particularly in disadvantaged communities, to improve our health, environment and economy.” Governor Kathy Hochul said, “Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration and our Congressional delegation, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding is already creating jobs and helping communities upgrade crucial water infrastructure. ![]() “ EPA is committed to getting these critical water resources to underserved and disadvantaged communities.” “This major investment, awarded through the groundbreaking Bipartisan Infrastructure Law translates into replacing or repairing aging wastewater infrastructure, implementing water reuse and recycling, addressing stormwater and addressing the risks from emerging contaminants,” said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. ![]() “Not only will these funds expand access to clean water and safeguard the environment, but more underserved communities that have been left behind for far too long will be able to access them.” “President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering an unprecedented investment in America that will revitalize essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the country,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Nearly half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans helping underserved communities across America invest in water infrastructure, while creating good-paying jobs. The funding will support New York communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $256,106,000 to New York from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). ![]()
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