January 18, 2026
Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that he has delivered $984,000 in federal funding for the City of Corning’s wastewater treatment plant boiler replacement project, a critical upgrade that will ensure reliable operations and protect regional waterways.
The funding will be used to replace two severely deteriorated, 30-year-old dual-fuel digester boilers that are essential to the plant’s wastewater treatment process. These boilers play a vital role in managing methane produced during digestion, maintaining safe plant operations, and protecting water quality downstream. The improvements will also help protect the Chesapeake Bay by maintaining water quality throughout the watershed, underscoring the regional and national importance of reliable wastewater treatment.
“This significant investment addresses a piece of infrastructure most people never see, but everyone depends on,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy. “Replacing these outdated boilers is essential to keeping Corning’s wastewater system running safely and efficiently, while protecting the Chemung River and the entire Susquehanna River Basin. I’m proud to deliver this funding to ease the burden on local taxpayers and ensure the Southern Tier gets our fair share of federal resources.”
Aging boilers pose increasing operational risks and rising maintenance costs. Modernizing this equipment will help prevent system failures, reduce long-term expenses, and ensure the facility can continue meeting environmental requirements designed to safeguard public health.
