CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN SECURES LANDMARK FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN TOWN OF WAPPINGER TO IMPROVE DRINKING WATER QUALITY
Congressman Pat Ryan Secures Landmark Federal Investment in Town of Wappinger to Improve Drinking Water Quality
Ryan joined Town of Wappinger leaders to announce he has secured a nearly $750,000 investment in FY27 Community Project Funding for the Town’s efforts to combat toxic forever chemicals in the drinking water and update their water filtration systems
The Town will use the funding to install treatment and filtration systems at Hilltop Well Field, which supplies about 30% of the United Wappinger Water District’s drinking water
TOWN OF WAPPINGER, NY – Yesterday, Congressman Pat Ryan joined Town of Wappinger leaders to announce he’s secured nearly $750,000 in FY27 Community Project Funding to bolster the Town’s efforts to clean up toxic forever chemicals in their drinking water and update their water filtration systems. Committee passage is the first step in the process, and funding will only be made available when the bill is passed by Congress and signed into law, which Ryan continues to fight for.
The Town will use the funding to install water quality treatment and carbon filtration systems at the Hilltop Well Field, which supplies approximately 30% of the United Wappinger Water District's drinking water. The project addresses PFAS contamination detected above federal maximum contaminant levels in one well and rapid filter fouling issues in two others that have made them largely unusable.
“This is a very exciting day. I’m incredibly proud to secure this funding for the Town of Wappinger to make real progress in updating their water filtration systems and removing toxic forever chemicals from their drinking water,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “This money will go towards new treatment and filtration systems to ensure that everyone in our Hudson Valley community – especially our kids – has access to safe, clean drinking water. Whether by delivering funding to fight contamination on the ground, holding corporations accountable for polluting our communities, or by fighting tooth and nail against harmful EPA or DoD policies rolling back our progress, I’ll keep working to end this public health crisis once and for all.”
“This project represents an investment not only in our infrastructure but in the health, safety, and future of our community. I am grateful that through this bipartisan collaboration between Congressman Ryan and the Town, we are able to make significant filtration and supply improvements to our Town water infrastructure. By modernizing our water treatment systems today, we are ensuring that residents continue to receive clean, dependable drinking water while reducing long-term costs and building a more resilient water system for generations to come,” said Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini.
“The Hilltop Well Field Phase II Filtration Improvements project represents an important moment for the Town of Wappinger,” said Dutchess County Legislature Chair Yvette Valdés Smith. “Strengthening the water infrastructure is vital to ensuring Wappinger residents have access to safe, reliable drinking water and ensures compliance with federal standards. I appreciate the ongoing commitment to investing in the long-term public health and well-being of this town. I want to thank Congressman Pat Ryan for his continued focus toward strengthening all of our community's infrastructure.”
“Safe, affordable drinking water is essential for every resident,” said Dutchess District 14 Legislator Alix Winsby. “Today marks the smart investment in upgrading the water infrastructure project here in the Town of Wappinger that will have a lasting impact on us all. Sincere thanks to Congressman Pat Ryan for funding this project.”
Congressman Pat Ryan has prioritized fighting for clean water for Hudson Valley families and against harmful pollutants, particularly spearheading efforts against the emerging threats posed by PFAS contamination.
Just last month, Ryan put the Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth on blast for their plan to rollback PFAS reporting standards at U.S. military installations. Toxic forever chemical contamination at Stewart Air National Guard Base has tainted the drinking water in Newburgh for years – and DoD’s plan threatens to rollback bipartisan progress combatting it.
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