Ravena receives over $900K for drinking water upgrades

RAVENA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With a water system that dates back to 1890, the village of Ravena will soon begin a new water infrastructure project, thanks to over $900,000 in federal grant funding. Awarded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 Community Project Funding process, the $959,752 will rehabilitate the aging Ravena drinking water system.

In recent years, Ravena has undertaken several capital improvement projects for its water system; however, parts of the system continue to deteriorate. The grant funding will primarily focus on the Moxley Street pump station, two finished water tanks, and addressing deficiencies throughout the system.

The village’s water system still operates with some of its original components from the 1890s. Ravena Mayor Bill Misuraca said he can’t express how the generous grant will help improve the village’s ability to deliver clean drinking water.

“All of our community members will greatly benefit from this project,” Misuraca said. “Working with Congressman (Paul) Tonko’s office has been a pleasure and we hope to continue this teamwork into the future, to ensure our communities continue to benefit from constructive collaborations such as this!”