Carthage, West Carthage water system receives $9.8 million state grant

New York state has awarded $9.8 million to the joint water system serving Carthage and West Carthage. The funding will be divided between the two villages for infrastructure improvements, including water main and fire hydrant replacements.

The award was announced Oct. 20 as part of a statewide round of nearly $500 million for 106 water and sewer projects. It is the first installment of a five-year, $3.75 billion water infrastructure plan included in the state’s fiscal 2027 budget.

The Lawman Group, a private construction company, has been contracted to perform most of the work. Planned projects include replacing a water main at the intersection of Stone Street and High Street in West Carthage and a main on Mechanic Street near the former railroads in Carthage.

Some fire hydrants that have been out of service because of inadequate fire flow are also scheduled for replacement and retesting. The improvements are intended to support municipal water service and firefighting capabilities in both villages.

Work on the Mechanic Street water main is scheduled to begin in November 2026 and is expected to continue for several months. The Stone Street and High Street project, along with the hydrant work, will affect areas served by the joint system. Residents and businesses can contact the village offices for notices about traffic or water service.

The Carthage water office is at 120 South Mechanic Street and can be reached at (315) 493-1060. More information about the state’s water infrastructure funding is available through the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation.