Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 19, 2026 — The city of Troy has been awarded more than $11 million in grant funding to advance its ongoing efforts to replace lead pipes within its water system. This financial award is intended to support the modernization of the city’s water infrastructure and ensure the provision of safe drinking water for residents, while also aiming to reduce costs for taxpayers.

The funding comes in the form of a Lead Infrastructure Forgiveness and Transformation grant. This program is designed to assist municipalities in upgrading their water systems, which often involves significant capital investment.

The grant will enable the city to continue its work on replacing aging lead service lines. Lead pipes pose a public health risk as they can leach lead into drinking water, which can have serious health consequences, particularly for children. Efforts to replace these pipes are a critical component of ensuring water quality and public safety.

The specific details regarding the timeline for the pipe replacement work or the exact scope of projects this grant will fund were not provided. However, the award signifies a commitment to addressing lead pipe contamination and improving the city’s water infrastructure. The funding is expected to contribute to long-term cost savings for the city and its taxpayers by addressing a significant infrastructure need.

The city of Troy’s initiative to replace lead pipes aligns with broader state and national efforts to upgrade aging water systems and protect public health from contaminants such as lead. The Lead Infrastructure Forgiveness and Transformation grant program aims to facilitate these essential upgrades. Further details on the implementation of the funded projects are anticipated as the city proceeds with its plans.

Story summarized from the original created by Josh Koumjian on wnyt.com, see more information here.

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