New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05764

Introduced
2/28/25  
Refer
2/28/25  

Caption

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.

Summary

Bill S05764 establishes a wastewater infrastructure and drinking water program in New York aimed at providing financial assistance for the replacement and rehabilitation of local municipally-owned drinking water, storm water, and sanitary sewer systems. The program will be operational starting April 1, 2026, and will offer grants to municipalities to support the initial planning of eligible Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) water quality projects. This includes funding for engineering reports, environmental reviews, and planning activities necessary to address water quality issues.

Impact

The bill will amend the environmental conservation law to create a structured program for municipalities to receive funding for critical water infrastructure improvements. It will prioritize municipalities that are under specific regulatory requirements or facing significant water quality challenges, thus potentially improving public health and environmental conditions across the state.

Sentiment

The sentiment around Bill S05764 appears to be generally positive, as it addresses pressing infrastructure needs and environmental concerns. However, without specific voting history or committee discussions available, it is difficult to gauge the full extent of support or opposition from various stakeholders.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise regarding the prioritization criteria for funding, particularly how municipalities are selected for grants and the implications for those that may not meet the specified requirements. Concerns may also exist regarding the adequacy of funding and whether it will sufficiently address the needs of all municipalities, especially smaller or less-resourced ones.

Companion Bills

NY A09325

Same As 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.

Previously Filed As

NY A09325

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.

NY A08190

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.

NY A03133

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.

NY S01850

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.

NY A06012

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.

NY SF1391

New Auburn stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

NY SF414

Silver Lake stormwater, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

NY HF468

New Auburn; stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated.

NY HF942

Silver Lake; stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated.

NY A3538

Directs BPU to establish two-year innovative drinking water supply and wastewater infrastructure grant program.

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