# New York lead water pipe replacement initiative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-lead-water-pipe-replacement-initiative
> Updated: 2026-09-21T17:15:46.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

New York State has launched the Lead Infrastructure Forgiveness and Transformation (LIFT) grant program, a $130 million initiative led by Governor Kathy Hochul to identify and replace lead service lines. The program aims to mitigate public health risks, particularly for children, by addressing lead exposure from corroding pipes and fixtures in older communities.

Several municipalities have been designated as major recipients of the funding. These include New York City, which received $14 million for Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island, as well as Poughkeepsie, Rochester, and Port Jervis, each receiving between $13.4 million and $14 million. Other allocations include $11.8 million for Buffalo, $11.1 million for Troy, and $8.9 million for Kingston.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: New York allocates $130 million to replace lead water pipes

New York is distributing over $130 million in LIFT grants to replace lead service lines and improve drinking water safety in cities like Poughkeepsie, Port Jervis, and Rochester.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-allocates-130-million-to-replace-lead-water-pipes

### 2026-09-19: Troy awarded $11.1M for lead pipe replacement

Troy, New York, will receive $11.1 million in state LIFT grants to replace lead water pipes and improve infrastructure safety without overburdening local taxpayers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/troy-awarded-111m-for-lead-pipe-replacement

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