Communities across New York will receive new funding to upgrade aging water systems and improve public health protections.
State officials approved $43 million in grants and low-cost financing to support water and sewer infrastructure projects statewide.
The funding will help municipalities replace lead service lines, address emerging contaminants and modernize outdated systems without placing additional financial burdens on residents.
Projects in the Finger Lakes region include upgrades in towns like Parma, Sheldon and Stafford, focusing on expanding water access and improving system reliability.
Officials say the investments are designed to reduce long-term costs, protect drinking water and support economic development by ensuring reliable infrastructure.
The funding is part of broader state and federal programs that provide more than $1 billion annually for water infrastructure improvements.
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