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Schumer Pushes for Lake Champlain Fix | Burlington News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
Senator Chuck Schumer’s surprise visit to Plattsburgh signals a major breakthrough as the town joins the Lake Champlain Basin Program, unlocking federal funding for critical infrastructure repairs. Two years ago, a storm exposed crumbling Cold War-era pipes and roads, damaging 21 miles of vital water and sewer lines — a crisis threatening drinking water and lake recreation. With a $650,000 Army Corps study now underway (town kicking in $50K), officials aim to map underground damage with cameras and build a case for full federal repair funding — safeguarding both public health and the local economy that depends on clean Lake Champlain. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/701c7579d243119f