The New York State Environmental Facilities Corp. has approved more than $44 million for drinking water and wastewater projects across the state.

The funding includes grants, interest-free financings and low-cost financings, approved by the EFC board of directors. This will provide cost-effective solutions for critical infrastructure projects across the state that protect or improve water quality.

The city of Jamestown will receive a $3 million grant for water main replacement.

“One of the most important things to keeping a community strong and resilient is access to clean water. By ensuring our local partners have the resources they need to invest in critical water projects, we can bolster the public health in our state, and lay the foundation for growth and economic development,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “This funding will help local governments make critical upgrades to key infrastructure, like wastewater collection systems, drinking water mains and water storage tanks, helping to protect water quality for New Yorkers for generations to come.”