State Gives Greenburgh $4.8 Million For Water System

GREEENBURGH, NY — The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation has awarded Greenburgh a grant of up to $4,847,800 to connect the Rumbrook and Knollwood Pumping stations.

"Joining the two pumping stations is a vital infrastructure upgrade and will allow each station to complement the other’s supply capabilities, better ensure sufficient water volume and pressure during periods of peak demand, and provide a continuous water supply when either station is undergoing maintenance," said town Supervisor Paul Feiner. "This is one of the most significant infrastructure initiatives the town is involved in or has been involved in during recent years. We are close to finalizing plans and held a public hearing last week."

Feiner said this is the second large grant that the town has received from the state for water district initiatives. Last year Greenburgh received $4,778,480 for infrastructure.

The Greenburgh water district provides drinking water to most of the 43,000 residents of the unincorporated part of the town. The district buys the water from the New York City system.

The water infrastructure has been a top priority for town officials in the past few years. These are some of the needs outlined in 2016:

• Water tank painting: $4,899,109
• Additional Water Tank Painting: $5,000,000
• Rumbrook/Knollwood Transmission Main: $7,500,000 to $12,300,000
• Pump Station Rehabilitation: $8,200,000 to $13,300,000
• Replace substandard pipe infrastructure: $1,500,000 annually
• Clean and line pipes: $1,500,000 to $3,000,000 annually

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