Yonkers Forest Avenue Water Main Replacement Under I-87
City of Yonkers
40 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
Amount requested: 1,710,600
The City of Yonkers is proposing to replace the existing 8-inch cast iron Forest Avenue Transmission Drinking Water Main under the Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate Route 87). The project will repair a drinking water main which provides a connection between the west and east portions of the Yonkers' southern high service distribution system. As a result of its shutdown, 5,000 residents and numerous commercial businesses, including Empire Casino, have no backup domestic drinking water supply and limited fire protection.
Federal nexus: This project helps to install or replace transmission and distribution pipes to prevent contamination caused by leaks or breaks in the pipe or improve water pressure to safe levels under Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the list of project options is found within 40 CFR 35.3520(b)(2)(i-vi).