Suffolk Reporter

Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) has delivered $1.25 million for the Suffolk County Water Authority's Westhampton Water Main Extension project. In a statement, LaLota emphasized the importance of clean drinking water, stating, "Every American has a right to safe, reliable, and clean drinking water." He expressed pride in securing the funding to help mitigate PFAS contamination in Westhampton and support similar infrastructure projects in Suffolk County.

Chairman of the Suffolk County Water Authority, Charlie Lefkowitz, expressed gratitude to Congressman LaLota for his advocacy, saying, "Thanks to this funding we will soon be able to extend high-quality public water to these families, giving them peace of mind every time they turn on the tap."

The project will extend the water main for 64 homes in Westhampton, providing access to clean and constantly tested drinking water for residents in an area surveyed for PFAS contamination by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

The funding for the project comes from the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill signed into law in March. This initiative is part of LaLota's efforts to prioritize Suffolk County, as demonstrated by the recent announcement of $1.5 million in federal funding for the Town of Brookhaven's Port Jefferson Harbor dredging and wave wall construction project.

For more details on the funding secured by Rep. LaLota in FY23, interested parties can refer to the provided link.