Maloney, Schumer and Gillibrand Deliver Funding for Hudson Valley Clean Water Projects
Statement
This week, the House and Senate passed H.R. 2471, legislation to fund the government. Thanks to the advocacy of Rep. Maloney, Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand, the legislation includes over $8 million to improve clean water infrastructure across the Hudson Valley. Among the projects the leaders pushed for are: removing PFAS chemicals from the water supply in the Town of Lewisboro, upgrades for Middletown's City Water Distribution System, and investment in a new sewer system for Newburgh.
"These clean water projects are a big deal for the Hudson Valley. Infrastructure is more than roads and bridges; it's making sure the water our kids are drinking is safe and clean," said Rep. Maloney. "I am proud to have partnered with Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to deliver more than $8 million dollars in funding for these projects, which will ensure our communities have access to the safe and clean water they deserve."
"This federal funding will make critical upgrades to our aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the Hudson Valley. That means jobs, cleaning up dangerous contaminants like PFAS, stopping sewage overflow into the Hudson River, keeping our drinking water clean, and communities safe," said Senator Schumer. "I am proud to work with Congressman Maloney and Senator Gillibrand to deliver over $8 million in funding to keep our water systems flowing, and I will always fight to ensure that children and families across the Hudson Valley have access to the safe drinking water they deserve."
"I've spent years fighting to clean up New York's drinking water," said Senator Gillibrand. "Now, I'm proud to deliver this critical funding that will help ensure that water distribution systems across the Hudson Valley are modern, efficient, and safe from PFAS and other contaminants. I'll keep fighting to ensure that all New York communities have the resources they need to invest in public infrastructure."
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