Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that she secured $1,693,000 in funding for a Well Water Supply Project in the Town of Poestenkill.

“I am proud to announce that I secured $1,693,000 for a Well Water Supply Project in the Town of Poestenkill in this year’s appropriations process. This funding will be used to create a new water district to address the immediate need to protect the health and safety of more than 670 precious students, school staff, and hundreds of residents in the surrounding area,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

“Congresswoman Stefanik, Poestenkill is MOST appreciative of your efforts to secure $1,693,000.00 in Federal funding to apply towards the creation of Water District #2 which would bring PFOS & PFAS free drinking water to effected Residents and Students & Staff at the Algonquin Middle School,” said Poestenkill Town Supervisor Tom Russell.