Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after meeting with the Town of Riverhead Officials regarding the $1.25 Million in federal funding LaLota secured to fund the Riverhead Public Water Main project.
“The $1.25 million in federal funding I secured for the Town of Riverhead will ensure that Calverton and Manorville residents have access to clean, safe drinking water. This kind of support is vital for improving the quality of life in communities across Suffolk County,” said LaLota. “It takes a team effort to ensure Suffolk County gets its fair share of federal resources and I am eager to continue working with Supervisor Hubbard and the Riverhead Town Board to secure more essential funding for the Town of Riverhead.”
“On behalf of the Riverhead Town Board, I want to recognize the efforts of Congressman LaLota in working diligently to bring federal dollars back to the Town of Riverhead,” said Supervisor Timothy C. Hubbard. “As a result of the Congressman’s efforts, residents in Calverton and Manorville will have access to clean, potable drinking water.”
Background:
The funding for the Town of Riverhead was secured by LaLota through Community Project Funding (CPF) and is provided by the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, 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.
For a list of all funding secured by Rep. LaLota in FY24, click HERE.