The approval of New York State funds will allow municipal access to low-cost short-term financing and previously announced grants to move critical water and sewer infrastructure projects forward.
Among the Long Island projects are:
- Greenlawn Water District - $3.2 million grant for the installation of an advanced oxidation process treatment system to treat 1,4-dioxane.
- Jericho Water District - $12.1 million grant to install an AOP treatment system and a granular activated carbon treatment system at the Stillwell Lane Facility for the removal of 1,4-dioxane and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
- Village of Sands Point - $3 million grant for the installation of a new GAC treatment system.
- Suffolk County Water Authority - $2.7 million grant for the construction of approximately 20,000 feet of water mains to extend water service to 64 homes on Halsey Manor Road, beginning at Country Route 111 and extending north to Mill Road, then east to Doe Run, Primrose Path and associated side streets in Manorville.
- Water Authority of Great Neck North - $3 million grant for the installation of an AOP treatment system for the removal of 1,4-dioxane, and a GAC treatment system to remove PFOA.