The NY Clean Water Infrastructure Act includes a $7 million rebate program to give homeowners and small businesses an incentive to replace and upgrade________________.

• A. Water Meters
• B. Sewer Lines
• C. Aging Septic Systems
• D. Drainage Systems

Answer: (C)

The program is aimed at protecting water quality by addressing on-site wastewater treatment. Rebates are offered to encourage homeowners and small businesses to replace and upgrade aging septic systems, which can deteriorate over time and fail, leading to leaks and contamination of groundwater and nearby water bodies. Upgrading these aging systems helps reduce pollution at the source and supports cleaner water.

Water meters, sewer lines, and drainage systems aren’t the focus of this rebate program. Water meters are related to measuring usage and billing, not upgrading on-site wastewater treatment. Sewer lines are public infrastructure owned and maintained by municipalities, not on-site septic upgrades. Drainage systems pertain to stormwater management rather than septic wastewater treatment.