Several St. Lawrence County municipalities will receive state funding for water and sewer projects including Louisville, Potsdam and Ogdensburg.

The Town of Louisville will receive $1,409,471 market-rate financing from the DWSRF and a $1,213,215 WIIA grant for the replacement of all five existing aged filters with a new ultrafiltration treatment system, including associated controls and SCADA upgrades at the water treatment plant.

Ogdensburg and Potsdam will receive funding as part of a $30 million initiative to replace lead lines for residents and businesses.

“The dangers of lead are well documented, so the City appreciates the opportunity to use these grant funds as a first step to ensure the health and safety of our residents,” City Manager Fonda Chronis said.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors approved $265 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across the state. The Board's approval authorizes municipal access to low-cost financing and grants to get shovels in the ground for critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. Of the project funding approved today, $30 million in grants from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will help 30 communities across the state to inventory lead service lines in drinking water systems, a vital first step for starting replacement projects and protecting public health.

“Improving our water infrastructure is essential for building safe and healthy New York communities,” Governor Hochul said. “This financial assistance makes all the difference in being able to provide safe drinking water to New Yorkers, protect our natural resources, and ensure the pr” 

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer said, “There is nothing more important than keeping New York’s drinking water safe for our children and families. Now, thanks to our Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law, a major $30 million is flowing to support water infrastructure projects across the state. This project will ensure that people across the state have access to safe drinking water—while helping improve public health, protect the environment and bolster economic development. I led the charge in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to deliver the funding to get the lead out, because no amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for our children. I thank Governor Hochul for her commitment to ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to clean water.”