Congressman Langworthy Secures $1 Million to Upgrade Elma’s Wastewater Treatment System
ELMA, NY – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) secured $1 million in federal funding to consolidate and upgrade the Town of Elma’s wastewater treatment facilities. This funding, part of H.R. 8998, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which passed the House in July, will allow for the construction of a modern wastewater treatment plant that will serve both the Town of Elma and the Iroquois Central School District.
“The wastewater treatment plants serving the Town of Elma and the Iroquois Central School District have reached the end of their useful life, and these outdated facilities pose a serious threat to the quality of our water for families in this community,” said Congressman Langworthy. “This significant funding will allow us to build the new infrastructure we need to keep our water safe and support the growth of our community for years to come. Thank you to Supervisor Wayne Clark and other town officials who have been important partners in getting this project off the ground and ensuring our local infrastructure is built to last.”
The project will bring together the existing treatment plants serving the Town of Elma and the Iroquois Central School District, both of which have reached the end of their operational lifespans and pose risks to water quality throughout the Buffalo Creek watershed and surrounding areas. By consolidating these two plants into one facility, the town will benefit from improved water quality management, enhanced environmental protection, and a cost-effective solution for taxpayers.