Two area water projects have received state funding for water or sewer improvements.

The town of Dunkirk has received a $1.4 million state grant for the replacement of 13,000 linear feet of aged water mains and appurtenances including hydrants, valves and service meters in the Shorewood Water District while the village of of South Dayton received a $98,100 state grant for the design and construction of improvements to the wastewater treatment plant and sanitary collection system.

The funding is among $113 million announced recently to help communities statewide afford water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and state and federal grants that empower local governments to advance upgrades — such as treating harmful emerging contaminants in drinking water and modernizing aging systems — without passing costs on to local ratepayers. These investments protect public health and the environment, reduce future risks and support good-paying jobs.

“Safe, reliable water infrastructure is essential to healthy communities and a strong economy, and New York is continuing to lead with historic investments statewide,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul. “We’re helping communities make needed water infrastructure improvements that improve quality of life while protecting New Yorkers from rising costs.”

The Environmental Facilities Corporation board approved low-cost financing and previously announced grants through New York’s water infrastructure investment programs that help communities avoid costly rate increases. Board approval is a milestone in the funding process and allows communities to enter into agreements and access these funds for their projects.