The City of Peekskill will receive $10 million in state funding for major upgrades to its water infrastructure. The funding is part of $176 million in grants approved by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) to support clean water projects across the state.
In Peekskill, the water infrastructure investment will support planning, design, and construction efforts focused on improving the resiliency of the Riverfront pump station, gravity collection sewers, and sanitary sewer force mains.
“Investing in critical water infrastructure is vital to protecting public health and driving economic growth,” said State Senator Pete Harckham. “Ensuring that our essential drinking water systems can withstand an increased strain during severe weather events caused by climate change is a major priority for us all. I’m grateful to the Environmental Facilities Corporation and my colleagues in the Legislature for ensuring communities like Peekskill receive the resources they need.”
“Climate change is a major threat to infrastructure in the Hudson Valley, particularly for riverfront communities like Peekskill,” said Assemblymember Dana Levenberg. “I am so pleased that Peekskill is receiving $10 million to upgrade key components of its clean water system. My colleagues and I will continue working to ensure that all of our communities have the funding they need to make such critical infrastructure more resilient.”
The funding comes from the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds under the Clean Water Infrastructure Act (CWIA), a program both Harckham and Levenberg strongly supported. Both legislators played key roles in reversing proposed cuts to the CWIA in last year’s State Budget.
The $176 million in grants and low-cost financing approved by the EFC Board will help municipalities statewide advance critical projects, including the removal of emerging contaminants, replacement of lead service lines, and modernization of aging systems. These investments protect public health, reduce long-term costs, and create good-paying jobs.
EFC funding provides below-market interest rates and long-term repayment options, enabling communities to undertake critical infrastructure projects while minimizing the financial burden on local taxpayers.
Peekskill City Manager Matthew Alexander said, “The City of Peekskill is grateful for this impactful sewer infrastructure investment. As Peekskill grows, it must have adequate infrastructure for both new growth as well as existing residents and businesses. Furthermore, this investment protects the Hudson River by hardening City infrastructure at the riverfront.”
