City of Glen Cove Awarded $5 Million for Critical Water Infrastructure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Glen Cove Awarded $5 Million for Critical Water Infrastructure Project Thanks to Grant Secured by Glen Cove Community Development Agency

Glen Cove, NY – November 2024 – The City of Glen Cove is excited to announce a $5 million grant award for PFAS treatment upgrades at the Nancy Court Well Station, a proactive step toward meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new drinking water standards for six Per- and Poly-Fluorinated substances (PFAS). This essential funding, provided through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) under the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grant program, will strengthen Glen Cove’s water infrastructure and support future compliance with these standards.

This award was made possible through the coordinated efforts of Glen Cove’s Community Development Agency (CDA), along with the Mayor, who worked closely with the city’s Water and Finance Departments to prepare the grant application. D&B Engineers and Architects prepared the engineering report for this vital project, while Glen Cove’s City Council demonstrated its full support by passing the necessary $5 million bond ordinance earlier this year.

Mayor Pam Panzenbeck expressed her gratitude, noting, “The CDA’s efforts in securing this significant funding reflect our city’s proactive commitment to ensuring safe, clean water for all residents. This grant will enable us to complete essential upgrades to our water infrastructure, protecting both health and quality of life in Glen Cove.”

Additional support came from Congressman Tom Suozzi, Senator Jack Martins, Assemblyman Charles Lavine, and Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, each of whom provided letters of support for the grant. Governor Kathy Hochul, whose administration oversees the EFC, was also instrumental in securing this funding.

For more information, please contact:

Roni Jenkins

Public Relations Officer, City of Glen Cove

Email: Roni.Jenkins@glencoveny.gov

Phone: (516) 320-7865