Water News: Central New York

On January 9th, during his State of the State tour, Governor Cuomo announced the Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017

Busted pipes and deteriorating wastewater and sewage treatment facilities are causing a growing water quality crisis in New York. Many

Tuesday marked the end of the most unpredictable campaign cycle in recent memory. It broke with much of the conventional

Just a couple of weeks ago, an influx of rain was the “straw that broke the camel’s back,” causing a

The Environmental Facilities Corporation offers low-interest financing and grants for projects needed to keep our water infrastructure flowing.

We created a map that identifies areas throughout the state where a school has failed voluntary water testing.  Is a school in your area on the list?

Congressman Paul Tonko has been working with Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) to release legislation that would allow for a reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act and allocate funding over the next five years to be provided to local water-line improvements.

Senator Charles Schumer announced a new bill this week that would provide tax credits for homeowners and landlords who replace lead-based infrastructure in their buildings. The proposed legislation would expand existing tax credits, and be available to any homeowner making $110,000 or less annually.