Town of Wappinger Celebrates Major Investment in Clean Drinking Water with Hilltop Well Field Phase II Filtration Improvements
Bipartisan collaboration is delivering
real results for the Town of Wappinger!
WAPPINGER, N.Y. – July 8, 2026 – The Town of Wappinger proudly celebrated the completion of renovations and the announcement of the Hilltop Well Field Phase II Filtration Improvements Project at the Hilltop Water Treatment Facility, marking a significant investment in the Town’s commitment to delivering safe, clean, and reliable drinking water to residents. The project reflects a strong bipartisan collaboration led by Congressman Pat Ryan and Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini, alongside county and state partners who worked together to advance critical infrastructure improvements for the community.
The Hilltop Well Field Phase II project includes the installation of advanced water treatment and carbon filtration systems designed to improve water quality, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen the long-term reliability of Wappinger’s public water system. The improvements address previous isolated concerns while ensuring continued compliance with federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards. In addition to protecting public health, the investment is expected to reduce future maintenance needs and infrastructure costs, helping minimize the need for more extensive system upgrades in the years ahead.
Unlike many municipal systems that draw from the Hudson River, the Hilltop Water Treatment Facility sources its water from Wappinger Creek and includes the Town’s first municipally owned well site. These upgrades represent an important milestone in preserving and strengthening Wappinger’s independent, locally sourced water supply for current and future residents.
“This project represents an investment not only in our infrastructure but in the health, safety, and future of our community,” said Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini. “By modernizing our water treatment systems today, we are ensuring that residents continue to receive clean, dependable drinking water while reducing long-term costs and building a more resilient water system for generations to come.”
The Town recognized the many partners whose support helped make the project possible, including Congressman Pat Ryan; Town Supervisor Joseph D. Cavaccini and support from Councilman Al Casella, Dutchess County Legislators Kevin Giles, Robert Faust, Alix Winsby, and Town Engineering Consultant Mike Tremper; and the CAMO team. Their collaboration reflects a shared commitment to investing in resilient public infrastructure that benefits the entire Wappinger community.
