Carmel Receives $5 Million State Grant for Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The Town of Carmel in Putnam County has been awarded $5 million in state funding to modernize its aging drinking water infrastructure and improve water quality for residents and businesses.
The funding, awarded through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation's Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) grant program, will support upgrades to the Carmel Water District No. 2 treatment plant, addressing longstanding water quality concerns.
The grant is expected to help offset project costs and reduce the financial burden on local taxpayers while supporting improvements to the reliability and quality of the community's drinking water supply.
The award is part of a broader $500 million statewide investment supporting 106 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across New York.
Local officials, including Assemblyman Matt Slater and Carmel Councilman Robert Kearns, welcomed the funding as an important investment in the town's infrastructure and long-term needs.
The improvements are expected to benefit residential and commercial properties served by the water district while supporting the community's ongoing infrastructure modernization efforts.
Source: Mid-Hudson News, October 26, 2026
