Suffolk Reporter

RIVERHEAD, NY - Representative Nick LaLota has announced the allocation of $1.25 million in federal funding for the Riverhead Public Water Main project. This funding aims to improve water quality for residents in Calverton and Manorville.

“The $1.25 million in federal funding I secured for the Town of Riverhead will ensure that Calverton and Manorville residents have access to clean, safe drinking water. This kind of support is vital for improving the quality of life in communities across Suffolk County,” said LaLota. He expressed his commitment to collaborating with local officials, stating, “It takes a team effort to ensure Suffolk County gets its fair share of federal resources and I am eager to continue working with Supervisor Hubbard and the Riverhead Town Board to secure more essential funding for the Town of Riverhead.”

Supervisor Timothy C. Hubbard acknowledged LaLota's efforts: “On behalf of the Riverhead Town Board, I want to recognize the efforts of Congressman LaLota in working diligently to bring federal dollars back to the Town of Riverhead. As a result of the Congressman’s efforts, residents in Calverton and Manorville will have access to clean, potable drinking water.”

The funds were obtained through Community Project Funding as part of the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill recently enacted into law. The project involves extending 37,000 feet of public water main and connecting 90 homes near the former Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant at Calverton. These measures aim to address groundwater contamination affecting private wells in these areas.