Governor Hochul Announces $110 Million in Grants Awarded to 86 Water Quality Protection Projects Across the State

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that approximately $110 million was awarded to 86 projects through two grant programs to improve water quality across the state. The grant programs support projects that will help protect drinking water, combat contributors to harmful algal blooms, update aging water infrastructure, and improve aquatic habitat in communities statewide, with more than $90 million of the funding supporting water quality improvements in Environmental Justice communities that have been disproportionately impacted by environmental pollution.

"New York continues to provide historic levels of financial support to ensure all New Yorkers have access to clean water for generations to come," Governor Hochul said. "We will continue upgrading New York's aging infrastructure and strengthening our water security -- improving the quality of life and public health of communities across the state."

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