New York

    New York has a mature regulatory framework with significant municipal oversight and substantial infrastructure funding.

    Drinking Water Utilities

    1,845

    Wastewater Utilities

    1,132

    Key Compliance Drivers

    Lead service lines; PFAS; CSO remediation; climate resilience

    Lead service line replacement mandates, emerging contaminant regulations (including state-specific PFAS MCLs), and combined sewer overflow remediation are primary compliance drivers. Climate resilience requirements are expanding.

    Vendor Implications

    Strong funding programs create procurement opportunities. Complex approval processes.

    Drinking Water Primacy Agency

    NY Department of Health

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    Wastewater / NPDES Agency

    NY Department of Environmental Conservation

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    SRF / Funding Authority

    Environmental Facilities Corporation

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    Public Utility Commission

    NY Public Service Commission

    ⚠️ Municipal utilities are regulated by PUC

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    Regulates investor-owned utilities; reviews large municipal rate increases.

    Municipal Oversight

    Larger municipal rate changes may require PSC review.

    Available Funding Programs

    • •Clean Water SRF
    • •WIIA Grants
    • •IMG Program