Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after securing $1.25 million for the Town of Riverhead for the Riverhead Public Water Main project.
“I am thrilled to announce over $1 million in federal funding will be going to the Town of Riverhead. This funding will help the Town build upon the existing Public Water Main and ensure access to safe and clean drinking water,” said LaLota. “Infrastructure projects and improvements like this will only make our communities better and improve the lives of Long Island families. I will continue to work to ensure Suffolk County gets the highest return on our federal tax dollars as possible.”
“The Town’s intent to fully address the important need to provide potable water to our residents has been repeatedly supported by our elected federal public officials at the behest of the entire Riverhead Town Board and with strong public support,” said Town of Riverhead Supervisor Tim Hubbard. “On behalf of the Riverhead Town Board, I am very appreciative of the continued support and efforts of our Congressional delegation, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Nick LaLota for advocating for the needs of Riverhead residents in order to secure the funds to address this important public safety issue.”
Background:
The funding for the Town of Riverhead is provided by the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations, which was recently signed into law.
Funding for this project will allow for the extension of 37,000 feet of public water main and the connection of 90 homes located south and east of the former Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant at Calverton, allowing for the provision of safe, clean drinking water to these residents. The private wells that serve the local communities have been affected by groundwater contamination, and the residents do not currently have access to clean drinking water.