City of Rochester gets over a quarter of a million in water quality grants

Mat Mlodzinski

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Gov. Hochul announced $23 million in New York state for water quality grants.

Multiple Rochester area cities got these grants, with the City of Rochester getting $335,000 for better technology of its meters. It will work to reduce water loss and increase accuracy.

Seneca Falls got a big grant – $1,285,000 and Batavia received $730,000 – both with the same need for improved meter technology.

Here’s a full list of grants for the area:

  • Town of Seneca Falls – $1,285,000
  • Town of Batavia – $730,000
  • City of Rochester – $335,000
  • Ontario County – $100,000
  • Town of Byron – $30,000
  • Town of Lyons – $30,000
  • Town of Macedon – $30,000
  • Town of Wayland – $30,000
  • Village of Honeoye Falls – $30,000
  • Village of Scottsville – $30,000