Rockland Reporter

Between FY 2024 and FY 2025, Congressman Mike Lawler has returned over $21 million for clean water in 12 separate municipalities, with 14 projects in total receiving funding.

Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement after securing an additional $7,983,200 in Community Project Funding for clean water projects across NY-17, building on the $13,487,000 secured in last year’s appropriations process. In the New York State Assembly, Congressman Lawler supported the NYS Environmental Bond Act, which included a minimum of $650 million in funding for clean water projects across the state. In addition, both in Congress and in the State Legislature, Congressman Lawler supported legislation to tackle PFAS contamination.

“I’m thrilled to announce that we have secured over $21 million in Community Project Funding for clean water projects across NY-17,” said Congressman Lawler (NY-17). “With projects being funded in all 4 counties encompassing NY-17, I’m proud of the work we’ve been able to do to meet critical needs in our community.”

“Between this strong funding for clean water, my work to prevent the dumping of radioactive wastewater from the now decommissioned Indian Point, and my legislative record, which includes the passage of legislation designed to mitigate PFAS and other forever chemicals in our waterways, I have been a fierce advocate for Hudson Valley families in Congress,” concluded Congressman Lawler (NY-17). “I will continue to build on my bipartisan track record on this front and others, to secure additional victories for our community.”

The $7,983,200 in Community Project Funding passed the House in late July and will go towards the following projects:

Westchester Pleasantville Water District Storage Tank Replacement/Rehabilitation Project

Amount: $2,250,000

The funding will be used to mitigate risks attached to their leaking North and South Water Storage Tanks. Both 1-million-gallon water storage tanks are housed within the Millwood Water Treatment Plant approximately 3 miles north of the Village and service the entire Pleasantville Water District and approximately 2,000 residents in the Town of Mount Pleasant. Over their 90-year history, both storage tanks have been exposed to natural deterioration.

The funding for the proposed Water Tank Improvement project will replace both of the Village’s North and South water tanks.

Carmel Water District II Water Plant Upgrade and Rehabilitation Project

Amount: $1,250,000

The funding will be used to repair/replace a 60-year-old facility and associated equipment to meet federal and state requirements of PFOAs. It will also positively affect various institutions and businesses in downtown Carmel.

Hallocks Mill Sewer District Extension Project

Amount: $1,250,000

The funding will provide public sewer service to neighborhoods presently serviced by residential septic systems. The project aims to improve water quality at Sparkle Lake as well as Croton Reservoir.

Croton Falls Sewer Project

Amount: $1,250,000

The project will install sewers in Croton Falls’ General Business district. This initiative is crucial due to outdated septic systems that cannot be upgraded because of space constraints.

Downtown Water Main Lining Project

Amount: $983,200

The funding supports addressing hydraulic inefficiencies; Sleepy Hollow will reline approximately 1,980 linear feet of existing water main line along Cortlandt Street and College Avenue. The current system is over 100 years old.

North State Road Water Main Replacement Initiative

Amount: $1,000,000

The funding will upgrade North State Road's water distribution system. The area has experienced multiple water main breaks over recent years posing health risks.

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of the 118th Congress representing New York's 17th Congressional District which contains parts or all Rockland County Putnam County Dutchess County Westchester County.