New York Invests $16M in Revolutionary Floating East River Pool

The +Pool project, part of a broader initiative to increase swimming access, is set to open to the public in 2025 and can clean 1 million gallons of water daily.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams announced a $16 million investment for the +Pool project, a floating, self-filtering swimming pool in the East River, with the state contributing $12 million and the city $4 million.
The +Pool, which is set to open for testing this summer and to the public in 2025, is part of a broader initiative to increase swimming access and safety, particularly in underserved communities and in response to rising summer heat.
Alongside the +Pool project, Hochul unveiled a $60 million grant program for the construction of new swimming pools in underserved areas and an additional $30 million for temporary pools during heat waves.
The +Pool project, first introduced over a decade ago, has faced regulatory barriers but is now expected to be managed by the nonprofit Friends of +Pool, with the intent to be free and open to the public.
The exact location of the +Pool and operational responsibilities remain to be finalized, but the pool's unique filtration system is capable of cleaning 1 million gallons of water per day.