Establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of certain existing local drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems; applies to any county, city, town, village or public authority drinking water system, storm water system or sanitary sewer system within the state that is not under the maintenance and/or operational jurisdiction of a private entity.
Summary
Bill S01850 establishes the Safe Water Infrastructure Action Program in New York State, aiming to provide financial assistance for the replacement and rehabilitation of local drinking water, storm water, and sanitary sewer systems. The program is designed to support municipalities and public authorities in maintaining and improving their water infrastructure, ensuring that these systems are safe and effective for public use. Funding will be allocated based on a formula that considers various factors, including the physical condition of the infrastructure and the socioeconomic status of the communities served.
Impact
The bill impacts state laws by creating a new funding mechanism specifically for local water infrastructure projects. It mandates that funds be distributed equitably among counties, cities, towns, villages, and public authorities, thus enhancing the state's commitment to maintaining public health and safety through improved water systems. This program is expected to reduce the burden on local governments by providing necessary financial support for infrastructure improvements, which may also encourage compliance with state and federal water quality regulations.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S01850 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as indicated by unanimous votes in the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. The discussions suggest a strong bipartisan agreement on the necessity of investing in water infrastructure to protect public health and the environment, reflecting a shared commitment to sustainable community development.
Contention
While there is broad support for the bill, some points of contention may arise regarding the allocation of funds and the criteria for determining which projects receive priority. Concerns have been raised by some local officials about ensuring that disadvantaged communities are adequately represented in funding decisions, as well as the potential for bureaucratic delays in the distribution of funds. However, these concerns have not significantly hindered the bill's progress through the legislative process.
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Establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of certain existing local drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems; applies to any county, city, town, village or public authority drinking water system, storm water system or sanitary sewer system within the state that is not under the maintenance and/or operational jurisdiction of a private entity.
Establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of certain existing local drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems; applies to any county, city, town, village or public authority drinking water system, storm water system or sanitary sewer system within the state that is not under the maintenance and/or operational jurisdiction of a private entity; does not apply to NYC.
Establishes the safe water and infrastructure action program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of certain existing local drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems; applies to any county, city, town, village or public authority drinking water system, storm water system or sanitary sewer system within the state that is not under the maintenance and/or operational jurisdiction of a private entity.
Establishes a wastewater infrastructure and drinking water program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of existing local municipally-owned and funded drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems.
Establishes a wastewater infrastructure and drinking water program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of existing local municipally-owned and funded drinking water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems.
Establishes the pipeline investment for public environmental solutions program for the purpose of making payments toward the replacement and rehabilitation of existing local municipally-owned and funded drinking water, stormwater and sanitary sewer systems; makes such program eligible for funding from the Clean water, clean air and green jobs environmental bond act of 2022.