Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors has approved $94 million in grants, interest-free loans, and low-cost loans to support vital drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across New York State. The FY 2022 Enacted Budget adds a $500 million appropriation to support clean water, raising the State's total investment to $4 billion and continuing to fulfill the State's $5 billion clean water commitment.
"Clean water is essential to not only the public health but also present and future prosperity,"
Governor Cuomo said. "The State of New York will continue to commit our efforts and resources to these water treatment projects for the long-term benefits of our families, communities and future generations."