ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Eighteen communities around New York state are splitting $10 million in new state funding for the replacement of old drinking water lines that may contain lead.
The grants were announced on Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat.
The effort to replace lead pipes is part of a broader $2.5 billion program approved by lawmakers to improve drinking water systems around the state.
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Cities including funds as part of Friday’s grant announcement include Hudson, Oswego, Yonkers and Plattsburgh.
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, a Democrat, said New Yorkers deserve “peace of mind” when it comes to drinking water safety and that replacing lead pipes should be a top priority.
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