CWC kicks off the year approving over of a million dollars in septic repairs and replacements

ARKVILLE - On January 7th, the Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) Board of Directors started the year off big and approved funding for several projects under the Septic Repair and Replacement Program

The CWC Board of Directors approved grant funding for 22 property owners in 15 towns in

Delaware, Greene and Ulster Counties. Those grants totaled just over % of a million dollars

and were awarded to help residents and businesses repair failing septic systems throughout

the Watershed CWC's septic program is a voluntary program designed to assist local residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities offset the costs of replacing failing or likely to fail septic systems. The program has successfully repaired over 7,000 septics throughout the Watershed since CWC was created in 1997

Those awarded funds through CWC will hire contractors of their own choosing to complete

the repair work. Upon completion of the work, CWC will reimburse property owners for the

work performed or can pay the contractor directly to allow work to be completed without requiring any upfront funding from the applicant. Property owners experiencing septic issues or have questions, are encouraged to contact CWC directly

Earlier in the day, prior to the CWC Board meeting, CWC staff members updated various CWC committees on upcoming work and accomplishments realized in 2024.

CWC manages a host of Watershed programs that provide the dual benefits for the communities in the Watershed and to protect the New York City Water Supply. Along with the Septic Repair and Replacement program, CWC also manages a Septic Maintenance program, three separate Stormwater programs, as well as Flood Hazard Mitigation, Community Wastewater, and Public Education programs. Each of these programs provide grants throughout the local communities. CWC also manages an Economic Development program, issuing low interest loans to businesses located in Watershed Towns.

CWC is not the DEP. CWC is a locally based and locally staffed non-profit Local Development Corporation responsible for several environmental protection, economic development, and education programs in the New York City Watershed West of the Hudson River. www.cwconline.org