NEWFIELD, NY (607NewsNow) – Newfield is getting help from the state.

On March 12, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Town of Newfield is receiving $7.1 million in federal and state grants, as well as low-cost financing to replace old asbestos-cement drinking water mains.

Officials say approximately 11,780 linear feet of new water main will be installed. It’s part of over $250 million for statewide water infrastructure projects.

“Communities are working hard to upgrade aging water infrastructure and protect public health, and I’m committed to providing them with the resources they need to succeed,” Hochul said. “With this $250 million investment, we’re making vital projects affordable and ensuring New Yorkers can trust the water they rely on every day.”

The funding is provided through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, Hochul’s Lead Infrastructure Forgiveness and Transformation (LIFT) grant program, NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal grants, and Hochul’s Green Resiliency grants.