SC New York News

Congressman Nick Langworthy has secured $1 million in federal funding to upgrade the wastewater treatment facilities in Elma, New York. This funding is part of H.R. 8998, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which passed the House in July. The funds will be used to construct a modern wastewater treatment plant serving both the Town of Elma and the Iroquois Central School District.

“The wastewater treatment plants serving the Town of Elma and the Iroquois Central School District have reached the end of their useful life, and these outdated facilities pose a serious threat to the quality of our water for families in this community,” stated Congressman Langworthy. “This significant funding will allow us to build the new infrastructure we need to keep our water safe and support the growth of our community for years to come. Thank you to Supervisor Wayne Clark and other town officials who have been important partners in getting this project off the ground and ensuring our local infrastructure is built to last.”

The initiative aims to consolidate existing treatment plants that have become obsolete and pose risks to water quality throughout Buffalo Creek watershed and nearby areas. By merging these facilities into one, improved water management, better environmental protection, and cost-effective solutions for taxpayers are anticipated.

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