Governor Paterson Calls on Federal
Government to Assist New York's
Municipalities in Maintaining the
State's Rivers, Lakes and Streams -
NYS Dept. of Environmental
Conservation | Steep Decline in
Federal Aid Creates Looming Crisis
for Water Infrastructure Statewide;
More Than $50 Billion in Repairs and
Upgrades Are Needed Over the Next 20
Years; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Named
as Co-Chair of New Clean Water
Collaborative | Governor David A.
Paterson today announced the
formation of an environmental and
government collaborative to help
tackle a looming water
infrastructure crisis facing New
York State. The Clean Water
Collaborative will focus on funding
solutions for the state's mounting
waste water and drinking water
infrastructure needs. Due to
decreasing federal aid, New York
communities will have to spend in
excess of $50 billion over the next
20 years to make required upgrades
to meet federal requirements. (Aug
14, 08)
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation
DEC: Water crisis looms NEW YORK
STATE — Saying the state is facing a
looming water infrastructure crisis,
Gov. David Paterson has formed a
task force, called the New Clean
Water Collaborative, to press the
federal government for funding to
make needed repairs and upgrades.
(Aug. 24, 08)
The Daily Gazette - Schenectady, NY
New York's Communities Compete for
Best Tasting Water at New York State
Fair Group 1: 12:30 p.m. South
Otselic Water District (Chenango
County) Monroe County Water
Authority (Monroe County) Bethpage
Water District (Nassau County)
Village of Pulaski (Oswego County)
Town of Rotterdam (Schenectady
County | Albany, NY (Aug. 25, 2008)
- Ten municipalities will square off
in the championship of the 2008 New
York State Water Taste Test to
determine the best tasting drinking
water in New York on Tuesday, August
26, at the New York State Fair in
Syracuse. This popular,
nonscientific competition
cosponsored by the New York State
Department of Health and the New
York Section of the American Water
Works Association (AWWA), will take
place at 12:30 p.m. behind the New
York State Department of
Environmental Conservation booth
(the Aquarium Building) on the
fairgrounds. Results will be
available at approximately 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday. | Group 1: 12:30 p.m. South
Otselic Water District (Chenango
County) Monroe County Water
Authority (Monroe County)
Bethpage Water District (Nassau
County) Village of Pulaski (Oswego
County) Town of Rotterdam
(Schenectady County
DEVELOPMENT: Pipe dreams - News &
Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper
A new water plant in Webster will
bolster the regional water supply
but it could also be a sprawl
enabler. The Monroe County Water
Authority has received the permits
it needs from the Department of
Environmental Conservation to build
the plant. There are more permits to
be obtained from other agencies, but
the DEC permits are the most
significant step, say authority
officials (July 23, 08)
Rochester City Newspaper
ENVIRONMENT: UV clean - News &
Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper
City officials have eliminated two
controversial options for meeting
federal drinking water regulations.
The Cobbs Hill and Highland Park
reservoirs will not be covered with
plastic and no new storage tanks
will be built in the parks.
Ultraviolet disinfection equipment
will be installed at the two
reservoirs instead. (July 15, 08)
Rochester City Newspaper
BREAKING NEWS: DEC approves new
Webster water plant - News & Opinion
- Rochester City Newspaper The
Monroe County Water Authority is one
step closer to building its Webster
water plant. The Department of
Environmental Conservation has
finished its review of the
authority's proposed East Side Water
Project and given it the go-ahead.
The $80 million project includes a
station in Webster that would pump
Lake Ontario water to an inland
water-treatment plant. (July 9, 08)
Rochester City Newspaper
Reservoir options weighed | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and
Chronicle Required changes to the city's water reservoirs will
cost less than originally estimated — and with now just two options
on the table, Mayor Robert Duffy said cost could be the deciding
factor. The city must overhaul its Cobbs Hill, Highland and Rush
reservoirs to comply with new federal regulations on how communities
store and treat their drinking water. (March 31, 08)
Democrat & Chronicle
New Plans To Boost Renewable Energy In New York -
NewsChannel 9 WSYR Albany, New York (WSYR-TV)
- Increasing renewable energy here in New York is getting some new
attention from the governor's office. A special task force on the
topic is out with recommendations to get the process moving. Chief
among them, boosting the state's solar and wind power resources. The
amount of sunshine in New York is equal to that of Germany, the
world's leader in solar energy use. The task force wants to boost
solar power capabilities by eight times what they are now in the
next four years. (Feb 25, 08)
NewsChannel 9 WSYR
Monroe County Leads NY in Chemical Emissions
- ROCHESTER, NY The Environmental Protection Agency says
substantially less chemical pollution is being released across New
York State -- but Monroe County still tops the list for releases to
air, water and land by industry. That's mainly because of Eastman
Kodak Company, which still has New York's biggest single industrial
plant at Kodak park in Rochester. (2008-02-26)
wxxi NewsRoom
Commissioner announces $13 million to protect water
quality - ALBANY - New York State
Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker Friday announced $13 million
for 46 projects that will help farmers protect New York’s lakes,
streams and rivers from agricultural runoff. This assistance is
awarded through the New York State Agricultural Nonpoint Source
Abatement and Control Program, which serves as a vital component of
the State’s Agricultural Environmental Management program and is
funded through the Environmental Protection Fund. (including
$1,649,853 for Western New York $3,799,881 for the Finger Lakes
(Feb 23, 08)
New York State News on the Net!
ENVIRONMENT: Water issues up in the air - News & Opinion - Rochester
City Newspaper The city and the Monroe County Water Authority
probably won't reach a new water-sharing agreement before the
current one expires in April, and they are considering a short-term
extension to bridge the gap. "We just need some more time to keep
hammering out the details," says Dick Metzger, the Water Authority's
director of production and transmission. (Feb 6, 08)
Rochester City
Newspaper
CITY HALL: Officials offer answers to concerns about reservoir plan
- News & Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper The federal
Environmental Protection Agency has mandated new protections for the
nation's drinking water. And that has had Rochester's environmental
services department looking for a way to do it without disturbing
two beloved public spaces: the reservoirs at Cobbs Hill and Highland
Parks. Residents of the city and some suburbs get their drinking
water from Hemlock and Canadice Lakes; water flows from those lakes
to the city's three reservoirs - Rush, Cobbs Hill, and Highland.
None of the three are covered, however, which leaves the water
vulnerable to microbial or manmade contamination. (July 4, 07)
Rochester City
Newspaper
Campaign tells people about water issues
— The Rochester Museum &Science Center is part of a coalition that
has launched a new multimedia campaign designed to raise awareness
and educate the community on how our daily activities affect the
area's water quality. "Most of our residents believe that industrial
pollution is our greatest threat affecting water quality," said Jim
Sperry, executive director of the Water Education Collaborative,
based at the museum. (May 19, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle
What You
Can Do To Protect Lake Ontario and the Genesee River - If you
live in Monroe County, all the water that passes through your home
and lawn will eventually end up in Lake Ontario or the Genesee
River. That means what you do in your home has a big impact on water
quality. You can help improve the water quality of the river and
lake. -- from the Monroe County
Environmental
Health | Public Health
www.ny.gov - GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES $5.8 MILLION TO IMPROVE WATER
QUALITY - Funding to Support 60 Projects to Reduce Runoff and
Improve Aquatic Habitat - Governor George E. Pataki today announced
more than $5.8 million in grants for 60 water quality improvement
projects throughout New York State that will help to reduce the
amount of pollution in waterways and restore critical aquatic
habitats. - “Our efforts to improve water quality in the Empire
State are vital to ensuring that people have access to clean,
healthy water and our pollution does not harm important aquatic
habits,” Governor Pataki said. “These grants support local water
quality improvement projects and will provide needed funding to
restore, preserve, and protect our water resources. We are pleased
to partner with local communities in this effort and will continue
to provide assistance to promote beneficial projects.” - Monroe
County Stormwater Coalition – $16,174 for the purchase of a
hydroseeder for critical area seeding. -
NYSDEC Press Office - Governor Pataki's Environmental
Press Releases
Conservancy works to protect city drinking water
- Land purchased along shores of Hemlock, Canadice
lakes — The Nature Conservancy is buying nearly 1,000 acres of land near
Hemlock and Canadice lakes in hopes of stemming development and
preserving the purity of the water that most Rochester residents drink.
The silent lakeshores are lined with tall maples, walnut trees and, of
course, hemlocks. One of the region's few nesting pairs of bald eagles
are often seen flying overhead. - (July 22, 2006)
Democrat and Chronicle
Analysis: Sewage a major polluter of water here—
Sewage is a major source of water pollution in Western New York,
according to a new analysis of federal data which revealed that most
local treatment plants have released pollution into lakes and rivers
in recent years. In the ten-county area, at least 25 facilities were
responsible for 260 pollution releases between July 2003 and Dec.
2004, according to a U.S. Public Interest Research Group report
released this week. (March
24, 2006)
Democrat and Chronicle
Two towns told to boil water GENESEO —
Livingston County health officials issued a
boil-water alert Friday to residents of parts of
the towns of Geneseo and Groveland because of a
high amount of bacteria in their drinking water.
The advisory affects those who live near Conesus
Lake, along West Lake Road from Gray Road in
Geneseo extending south to Gray Hill Road in
Groveland. (September 10, 2005) —
Democrat and Chronicle
State
funds to help keep waterways free of farm waste
- More than $300,000
in state grants will help keep agricultural runoff
from contaminating waterways in Orleans and
Genesee counties. Assemblyman Charles H. Nesbitt,
R-Albion, Orleans County, has announced that
$284,763 in state Agricultural Non-point Source
Abatement and Control Program funds will be used
to implement best management practices on four
farms in the Oak Orchard Watershed. (March 13,
2005)
Democrat and Chronicle
Water
is safe, supplier says -Despite a recent
Sierra Club report, Water Authority director Jim Smith said there is
no risk to drinking water. Jim Smith has one message for the
people of Monroe County: the drinking water is completely safe, no
matter how close a contaminated, post-industrial site is to the
Shoremont Water Treatment Plant in Greece. (October
16, 2004)
Greece
Post
Group
Wants Former Plant Cleaned Up -
Rochester's Sierra Club wants
the government to clean up a former World War Two plant in Greece. The
former plant known as Air Force Plant 51, used to make landing barges
during the war and later bulkheads for B-52 bombers.
(September
28, 2004) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
Water grants harder to getFederal
money for local water districts may be drying up. Under the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s newly revised income guidelines, most New
York state municipalities that used to qualify for grants for new
water district don’t anymore. The guidelines are based on median
household income figures established by the U.S. Census. In October,
that figure declined from $35,840 to $31,534, based on the 2000
Census.
(January 27, 2004)
Finger Lakes Times
Geneva, NY
Democrat & Chronicle: Genesee County water project
hailed
— A Rochester-based land planning
organization plans to honor those who created Genesee County’s massive
water project. The Common Good Planning Center will present the
Uncommonly Good Award on Sept. 19, at the Hyatt Regency, to the
Genesee County Legislature, Genesee County staff, Clark Patterson
Associates engineering and planning firm, the New York State Thruway
Authority, the city of Batavia, the Monroe County Water Authority and
the Erie County Water Authority.
(August 16, 2003)
Democrat and Chronicle
OK To Drink The Water In Caledonia
- Livingston County, NY (06/20/03) Friday at 3 p.m.
Caledonia and the Livingston County Department of Health lifted the
nitrate advisory for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding and
infants under six months of age.
WOKR-TV 13 ||
ROCHESTER
Democrat
& Chronicle: Caledonia water alert: Babies may be at risk
— CALEDONIA — Health
officials have warned residents of this Livingston County village that
tests on June 3 and Wednesday revealed high levels of nitrates in
local drinking water. But the caution applies only “to a small segment
of the population” -- infants 6 months or younger, nursing mothers and
pregnant women, said James P. Mazurowski, director of the county’s
Center for Environmental Health. “It’s not a problem for everyone.”(June 17, 2003)
Democrat and Chronicle
Water Warning in Caledonia -
A reminder to folks living in Caledonia; Health officials there are
continuing to advise pregnant women, nursing mothers or mother's of
babies under the age of six months to use bottled water for drinking
and preparing food.
The reason is the Health Department found a higher than acceptable
level of nitrates in Caledonia's public water system in two tests
earlier this month. Infants are particularly sensitive to nitrates.
R News: Your
NewsChannel
Democrat & Chronicle: Webster looks at coin-op water—
WEBSTER — Never let it be said that the village isn’t innovative when
it comes to making money. In an effort to raise revenue and to promote
its water system, the village is considering going to a coin-operated
water system for landscapers and others who use water in bulk. The
system is weeks away from being operational, but its
revenue-generating potential has the village excited. (May 12,
2003)
Democrat and Chronicle
Democrat
& Chronicle: A result of 9/11 could be better drinking water—
ALBANY — Post-Sept. 11th advances in technology to detect chemical or
biological agents in water should lead to drinking water in New York
that’s freer of conventional contaminants, an environmental group
says. The threat of terrorism has called attention to drinking water
supplies and distribution systems’ vulnerability to sabotage or
contamination. (May 11, 2003)
Democrat and Chronicle
Democrat & Chronicle: Rochester sinks Monroe County
water deal Mayor,
officials say the offer is not viable in terms of profit —
Mayor William A. Johnson Jr. on Monday soundly rejected the Monroe
County Water Authority’s offer to purchase the city water system,
saying it’s a bad deal. “After careful scrutiny, this is not a viable
financial offer for us,” Johnson said. “We just think this is an asset
we can’t afford to shed.” (November 26, 2002)
Democrat and Chronicle
Troubled water switchover endsA 61-year relationship ended quietly a
few weeks ago when village water trickled out of the faucets of 706
town residents for the last time. Oct. 1 marked the official end of
the conversion of the majority of the town's residents from the
village's water system to that of the Monroe County Water Authority.
With this changeover, which has taken more than three turbulent years
to complete, the village stops supplying a natural resource to the
town that it has been providing since the early 1940s. In turn, the
Water Authority has now expanded into every town in the county except
for Hamlin. (October
20, 2002)
Webster Post
SLAUGHTER ANNOUNCES HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES FUNDING
FOR KEY ROCHESTER PROJECTS
--“These projects are very important to me, to the local economy and
to the people of Rochester.”-- WASHINGTON DC – Today,
the House Appropriations Committee approved $1.55 million for urban
improvement projects for Rochester. Rep. Louise Slaughter requested
the funds be included in the FY 2003 Veterans Affairs, Housing and
Urban Development and Independent Agencies (VA-HUD) Appropriations
bill. “These funds will mean more jobs and research for our community.
Ensuring the safety of our water supply, providing research into ways
to decrease waste and increase recycling, and the construction of new
world-class arts center are all important initiatives for Rochester,”
stated Slaughter. (October 16, 2002) Congresswoman
Louise M. Slaughter - Home Page
Democrat & Chronicle: Water Authority may add to its
pool of municipalities
— ALBANY -- Under a new law, some municipalities in
Orleans and Ontario counties may join the Monroe County Water
Authority. Victor, East Bloomfield, and West Bloomfield in Ontario
County and Clarendon and the village of Holley in Orleans County can
now decide if they want to join Monroe County's growing water system.
(August 23, 2002) Democrat and
Chronicle
Democrat & Chronicle: Critics say keep water quality
office— Monroe
County Executive Jack Doyle's plan to abolish the bureau that monitors
and helps clean up local waterways is drawing fire. Under a sweeping
cost-reduction plan proposed last week, the county Health Department's
Bureau of Environmental Quality would be cut, saving the county
$607,500.
(August 6, 2002)
Democrat and
Chronicle:
Canandaigua co-hosts international workshopRepresentatives from seven countries
are visiting the Canandaigua, Cayuga and Skaneateles lake watersheds.
CANANDAIGUA - In Honduras, water is in short supply. Environmental
specialists there like Luis Caballero are working on ways to remedy
this, and trying to educate the community on what has already been
done to preserve the watershed. (May 10,
2002)
Daily Messenger
Democrat & Chronicle: County agency wants to run city
water Monroe authority
offers to pay $130.5 million for the system — The Monroe County
Water Authority is offering to pay as much as $130.5 million to the
city of Rochester to take over its water system, according to
documents obtained Monday by the Democrat and Chronicle. Mayor William
A. Johnson Jr. and County Executive Jack Doyle are analyzing the
proposal, which includes three payment options. It was delivered to
them Friday. (April 16, 2002)DemocratandChronicle.com
Democrat & Chronicle: Research may help control Sodus
Bay weeds, aid fish— A Wayne County group is considering options to improve the
condition of Sodus Bay. Research by a State University College at
Brockport biology professor showed that high phosphorous levels in the
bay's sediment are responsible for a cycle of weed growth and depleted
oxygen in the coldest, deepest water. (April 13, 2002) DemocratandChronicle.com
Even Trout Want Rain In the
opening day of trout season in New York State next Monday, anglers
will find many streams running at typical late-spring or early-summer
levels, conditions ideal for fly-fishing.
(March 25,
2002)The New York
Times on the Web
Democrat & Chronicle: Ground water at Holley site
hearing topicThe
state Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a public
meeting Wednesday to hear comments on a plan to clean up ground water
contamination at Diaz Chemical Corp. The 7 p.m. meeting at Holley High
School deals with the remediation of chemicals that leaked into soil
and ground water at or around the Jackson Street plant since the
company opened in 1974. (March 19, 2002)DemocratandChronicle.com
'Drought's grip grows stronger' - timesunion.comWhile rain and snowmelt in February
replenished streams and rivers across much of New York, state and
federal officials said Thursday that the rebound was only temporary
and the drought is worsening at a time when water levels should be at
their highest. "Unless we get significant precipitation, things are
looking as if they will get much, much drier,'' said Ward Freeman,
associate district chief for the U.S. Geological Survey in Troy. (March 17, 2002)
http://www.timesunion.com
Parts of western New York in a moderate drought situationEven though we live with the Genesee River every day and Lake
Ontario is just seven miles north of Rochester, some areas around
western New York don`t see enough water. This winter`s meager snowfall
means there’s not enough snowmelt to replenish soil moisture, and
raise the low water table. A rough rule of thumb is that 12 inches of
new snow equals one inch of water.
MSNBC Local News
Canadice seeks help with wellThe town wants consultants to study four
sites. CANADICE - The town will start looking for a consulting firm
within the next week to help it find a place to drill a well for a
public water system. Canadice will advertise for a hydrogeological
services company to evaluate potential well sites and put in test
wells, Supervisor Kris Singer said. The town is getting technical help
from the Rural Communities Assistance Program, a nonprofit group
funded by state and federal governments that helps small rural towns
with infrastructure projects.
(Thursday, February 14, 2002)
Daily Messenger
Proposal calls for new Arcadia water district
The idea of bringing municipal water down Sleight Road through a new
town water district brought the Johnsons and about 100 other Arcadia
residents to a special meeting last night. (Thursday, February 07,
2002)
Finger Lakes Times
Water cost irks Manchester officialMANCHESTER - Officials of
two local municipalities have experienced some civil disagreement
recently. Manchester Town Supervisor Bill Eddinger said he thinks the
village of Clifton Springs is charging residents of his town too much
for water, while Mayor Bill Hunter says the village must cover the
costs of supplying the water by charging more than it pays for it.
(Wednesday, January 23, 2002)
Finger Lakes Times
Possible Drought Crisis In Rochester
While, it's been great not having to shovel all that snow, there is a
downside. This season's lower than usual snowfall might also cause a
possible drought crisis in Rochester. later this year. City officials
say ongoing drought conditions at Rochester's two reservoir lakes
could become severe later this year if the area doesn't get more snow
and rain over the next few months. (Sunday, January 20, 2002) -iKnowRochester.com
GOVERNOR PATAKI CREATES DROUGHT MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE
State Task Force
Will Provide Coordination and Management During Drought Governor
George E. Pataki today announced he has signed an Executive Order
establishing the New York State Drought Management Task Force to
coordinate and manage drought-related activities statewide and ensure
appropriate response in the event of a drought emergency. (Friday,
January 18, 2002) Office of
the Governor Press Releases
$400K grant could help Willow Pond
Penfield and Perinton will work together to fix overflow troubles. A
$400,000 grant could help to fix the problems that two towns have had
with one pond.
(Wednesday, December 19, 2001)Perinton
- Fairport Post
Bristol considers $2.2M water project
Residents are invited to a hearing Dec. 17. BRISTOL -
The town is considering the development of a public water district, in
conjunction with the town of Canandaigua, that will cost $2.2 million. (Friday, December 14, 2001)
Daily Messenger
Pond cleanup progressing Greece, state
officials contemplate next step near water treatment plantGREECE -- Even though the federal government has already
spent $1.9 million cleaning up a Greece pond, there is still more work
to be done. (Monday, December 10, 2001)
DEMOCRAT
AND CHRONICLE
Town
water rates don't follow city price drops The town
of Canandaigua said it is building a reserve for the day when the
price of water rises. CANANDAIGUA - The town charges its residents
more than twice what it pays for the water it buys from the city.
But according to the town water superintendent, the town is building
a cushion to absorb any water rate increases for years to come.
(Tuesday, November 13, 2001) Daily Messenger
Avon
water suit withdrawn Town Board modifies contract with
village after residents file litigation AVON -- Residents who
sued the town over its 40-year contract to buy water from the
village have withdrawn the lawsuit because the Town Board has
modified the deal. (Monday, October 22, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
DEC
Announces Free Pollution Prevention Workshops - Sessions
Aimed at Marina and Yacht Club Managers The New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be conducting
five, free pollution prevention workshops for local marina and yacht
club managers and operators between October 3, 2001 and February 6,
2002 at various locations throughout New York State, according to
Mary Werner, director of DEC's Pollution Prevention Unit.
(Thursday, October 18, 2001) NYS
DEC Announcements
State
funds clean-water projects -- A total of $3 million in
grants will go to eight communities in the Finger Lakes region to
upgrade wastewater treatment facilities and enhance water quality,
state officials have announced. Conesus, Livingston County, will get
$486,650 to install sewer lines for its $1.7 million project, and
Geneva, Ontario County, will receive $573,750 for its $675,000 sewer
system project. (Friday, October 12, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
Cobbs
Hill Reservoir shut down after lock cut Update: City
officials Thursday shut down the Cobbs Hill Reservoir after a
security guard found a lock cut on a fence surrounding the water
supply. The lock apparently had been cut with a bolt cutter, said
city Environmental Services Commissioner Edward Doherty. (Thursday,
October 4, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
Water
project conflicts with sewer repairs Officials are trying
to find ways to do both early next year, if possible. CANANDAIGUA -
A water line project that will cost the city at least $365,000 could
force the city to delay a much-needed sewer line project for five
businesses on Routes 5 and 20. Or the other way around. (Friday, September
28, 2001) Daily Messenger
'Stream
teams' learn what bugs waterways
A group of volunteers
with the Water Education Collaborative's Community Water Watch
program yesterday learned how to tell the difference as well as how
to measure the conductivity and pH levels of local waterways and the
amount of dissolved oxygen in area streams. (Thursday, September 27,
2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
Richmond
drops well proposal The town cannot find a suitable place
to drill. RICHMOND - Once a popular idea, a proposal to drill a
third well for a back-up water source has lost favor with town
officials. (September 18, 2001) Daily Messenger
Avon
couples sue town over water They say a contract to buy
supply from village is bad deal for residents AVON -- Three couples
are suing the town over its 40-year contract to buy water from the
village of Avon, claiming the deal is detrimental to town water
users and a violation of the town's authority. (Wednesday,
August 29, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
Jail
complicates water agreement A contract in the works with
Gorham and Hopewell could affect rates.
GORHAM - Gorham needs to sell the extra water it takes from
Canandaigua Lake. Hopewell needs to buy water to serve county
buildings. (Monday, August 13, 2001) Daily Messenger
Victor
lifts water ban Residents are still being encouraged to
conserve water.
VICTOR - The village and town have lifted last week's water advisory
asking residents to eliminate all non-necessary water use. (Monday, August
13, 2001) Daily Messenger
Victor
trying to conserve water Residents asked to not water
grass, fill pools during drought -- Because shrinking water
supplies could be inadequate to fight a major fire, the town and
village of Victor yesterday issued a joint advisory asking their
10,000 residents to voluntarily refrain from watering lawns, filling
pools and other unnecessary uses of water. (Wednesday, August 8,
2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
Water
system up next week -- By the end of next week, a
ground-water treatment system on Lyman Street in Brockport will be
fully operational. A precast concrete building at 98 Lyman St.
houses equipment -- delivered in April -- to pump and treat tainted
groundwater fanning northward from 200 State St. (Thursday, August
2, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
Waterloo
residents to vote on water district plan WATERLOO -
After two failed attempts to land funds for a new water district,
the town has decided to put the proposal out to the residents. The
proposed district would allow for a softer water supply for about 85
houses along Mills and Whiskey Hill roads and Route 96. The town has
applied for a state grant and for funds through the Clean
Water/Clean Air Bond Act but has been turned down for both.
(Tuesday, July 24, 2001) Finger Lakes Times
Waterloo
may extend sewer line WATERLOO - If a no-interest state
loan is available, the town's new sewer line will be extended to
include 19 more houses on Routes 5&20. The town board decided
last night to look into the extension to help residents with old
septic tanks and problems with leach field clogging.
(Wednesday, July 18, 2001) Finger Lakes Times
Bristol
seeks residents' 'votes' on water district Households in
Bristol Center and portions of three other roads could get public
water. BRISTOL - Households in a proposed Bristol water district
would pay nearly $1,000 a year for public water if the project is
approved, according to town estimates. (Tuesday, July 3, 2001) Daily
Messenger
New
flow for Genesee towns Pataki gets bill allowing Monroe
to extend water lines to next county ALBANY -- A bill paving
the way for Monroe County to condemn land and build a consolidated
water system in Genesee County is awaiting the signature of Gov.
George Pataki. (Friday, June 29, 2001) -
DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
19
sue quarry operator Mendon-area residents blame company
for water well troubles LIMA (Wednesday, June 27, 2001) -- Nineteen
homeowners in the Honeoye Falls area are seeking $10 million from a
local quarry, alleging the mining operation caused their wells to go
dry. (6/27/01) -
DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
Bad-water
woes hit Livingston again LIVONIA -- Livingston County is
having a bad water week. Officials yesterday announced that e. coli
bacteria was found in the village's public water supply. (Saturday,
June 23, 2001) -
DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE
Pest
Problems In Dansville Water Supply Dansville, NY -
Livingston
County Health officials have found parasites, namely Midge Fly
larvae, in Dansville's drinking water. Although there is no health
risk involved, just the thought of it is enough to make some people
sick. (Thursday, June 21, 2001) iKnowRochester.com
Dansville
faces water crisis The Livingston County Health
Department is recommending residents in the village of Dansville use
bottled water temporarily after larvae was found in public drinking
water. (Tuesday, June 19, 2001) -
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City
turns down Water Authority expansion -- Rochester
planning officials, during a lively meeting in City Hall last night,
unanimously turned down plans that would have expanded a Monroe
County Water Authority operation on Norris Drive near Cobbs Hill
Park. (Tuesday, June 12, 2001) --DEMOCRAT AND
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Webster
water dispute nears end WEBSTER -- After years of
expensive court wrangling, town and village officials are close to
an agreement that may resolve the disputes that remain over what
brand of water Webster neighborhoods will receive. (Monday,
June 4, 2001) - -DEMOCRAT AND
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Loan
helps Lima do sewer work LIMA -- The village has received
a $2.33 million short-term, interest-free loan for an expansion of
its sewer plant, which is over its capacity. (Friday, June 1,
2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
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Assembly
Proposal Would Tighten Arsenic Limits In Drinking Water Albany,
NY - A bill introduced today in the state Assembly would reduce what
New York considers acceptable arsenic levels in drinking water.
The bill would reduce the levels to one-fifth of the current
standard -- from 50 parts per billion to ten. (Thursday, May
31, 2001) iKnowRochester.com
Pool
offered as beach option Monroe County is looking into the
possibility of constructing a large swimming pool at Ontario Beach
Park in Charlotte as a way of coping with the ongoing algae problem
at the beach. (Thursday, May 24, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
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Water
authority proposal criticized -- A proposal to give the
Monroe County Water Authority the power to condemn property in
Genesee County has drawn criticism from a local environmental group
and others opposed to the agency providing water to Genesee.
"It's excessive -- and sets a bad precedent," said Hugh
Mitchell, chairman of the Rochester Regional Group of the Sierra
Club. (Tuesday, May 22, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
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Avon
water pact may cut prices AVON -- A recent water service
agreement between the town and the village may result in cheaper
prices for users, local government officials said. (Wednesday, May
9, 2001) --DEMOCRAT AND
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Village
water ads create stream of criticism Just the
mention of selling village water opens the floodgates of opinion.
The village didn't lose thousands of customers to the Monroe County
Water Authority without some excitement, and now its pursuit of new
venues for its surplus water is causing a stir as well. (Friday,
April 20, 2001) Webster Post
Water
plant making changes Kidney dialysis patients and
tropical fish owners in some Seneca County towns will need to be
aware of a change in their municipal water supply in June. (Friday,
April 20, 2001) Finger Lakes Times
Hopewell
to apply for state water grant It will be the town’s
second attempt to get the funding. HOPEWELL — The Town Board voted
unanimously Wednesday, April 4, to reapply for a Small Cities grant,
taking the next legal step required for funding an expansion of the
town’s central water district. The council’s action followed a
public hearing that no one attended. (April 9, 2001) Canandaigua.com
GOVERNOR:
EXPAND ACCESS TO LOW-COST LOANS FOR WATER QUALITY Initiative to
Help Homeowners, Farmers, Businesses Complete Environmental Projects
Governor George E. Pataki today announced that he has proposed
legislation that would provide New York's homeowners, farmers and
small business owners access to reduced interest rate loans for
important water quality improvement and protection projects.
(Thursday, April 5, 2001) Office of the Governor Press Releases
Water
contract flows along Avon village and town residents can
comment on 40-year deal at 2 forums -- The village and town
will hold two joint meetings next month to let residents comment on
a contract that calls for the town to continue to buy water from the
village for 40 years. (Friday, March 30, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
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Forum
to focus on landfill effects SENECA FALLS - Seneca
Meadows landfill and its effect on the local watershed is the topic
of a forum tonight, sponsored by the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network.
Judy Pipher, a member of the network's Outreach Committee, said the
group is trying to present "in a reasoned and well-orchestrated
forum" some understanding of how the landfill leachate could
affect the surface water or how it could affect the watershed if it
is handled by the waste treatment plant.
(March 20, 2001) Finger Lakes Times.
Truce
near in Avon water war The village and town of Avon are
close to ending a "water war" over the town's use of the
village's water supply. They are nearing a 40-year deal, and
officials said angry residents will be given ample opportunity to
comment on the contentious contract -- even though they are fuming
over being shut out of an executive session a few weeks ago ( March
15, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
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Potter
considers public water The Town Board will hold
several more discussions and hearings before moving forward. POTTER
— Town officials are considering creating Potter’s first public
water district, which would include about 100 properties — though
many of the residents who would have to pay for it don't like the
idea. (Wednesday, March 14, 2001) Canandaigua.com
Hopewell
seeks input for waterline grant The town must hold a
hearing as part of its application for a grant that would help
extend waterlines. HOPEWELL -- The Town Board voted unanimously
Wednesday to hold a public hearing to discuss an application for a
small cities grant that would help fund the expansion of municipal
water service. (March 10, 2001) Canandaigua.com
Doyle
taps initiative on clean water -- Ninety-three percent of
those surveyed in Monroe County last year think the public needs to
know more about how to keep Lake Ontario and local waterways clean.
(March 1,2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
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Contaminated
water in Batavia neighborhood Some residents in a Batavia
neighborhood have become sick from their drinking water. The people
say a nearby farmer who spreads manure is contaminating their water.
Now, the Genesee County Health Department is taking action. (February
28, 2001) 10NBC/WHEC TV-10
Plan to
improve water quality to be released today
Update: Monroe
County Executive Jack Doyle will hold a press conference Wednesday
to announce an initiative for improving water quality education and
helping citizens to prevent water pollution in their homes and
lawns. He will release results of the 2000 Water Quality Opinion
Survey (February 28, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND
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Well
testing program offered The Cornell Cooperative Extension
is offering to help Ontario County residents determine if their
wells are safe. CANANDAIGUA - Through the Cost Shared Well Testing
Program, the agency will hold two workshops and pay half the cost of
a $30 test for nitrates and bacteria.
(February 25, 2001) Finger Lakes Times
Naples
water project moves forward The Village Board gives
the OK for new heaters in the chlorination building. NAPLES -- The
Village Board solved one minor problem this week concerning
completion of the $1.4 million water project. By a vote of 4-1,
trustees decided to give the go-ahead to the project’s general
contractor to install two non-corrosive electric heaters in the
chlorination building located at the Blodgett tank site. (February
24, 2001) Daily Messenger
Rochester
water heads to international contest This weekend,
water drawn from public taps in cities around the world -- including
Rochester -- will be put to the test by judges at the 11th Annual
Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting in West Virginia. The
prize: bragging rights to the world's best tap water.
Webster
Water Town of Webster officials have announced the
largest segment of water customers yet being converted from the
Village water system to water provided by the Monroe County Water
Authority. Officials say one reason residents like the County water
better is because it's softer. (February 14, 2001)
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New
reservoirs' phosphorus level recommended Four months
after saying they might allow higher levels of the common pollutant
phosphorus in New York City's reservoirs, state officials reversed
their position and recommended a more stringent standard.
--7/6/2000 The Journal News
Spitzer
wants stricter limits on reservoir pollutant ALBANY - A
pollutant blamed for the unsightly and bad-smelling blooms of algae
in some New York City reservoirs should be restricted by the federal
government, state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday. --7/06/00
Daily Freeman.com
SPITZER
CALLS FOR TIGHTER NYC WATERSHED POLLUTION CONTROLS Result Would
Be Cleaner, Clearer Water for Nine Million New Yorkers Attorney
General Eliot Spitzer today called on the federal Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to tighten -- by at least 25 percent --
phosphorus pollution limits in the New York City reservoir system.
Such a reduction is expected to result in significantly clearer,
cleaner drinking water for the nine million New Yorkers who rely on
the vast reservoir system for their water. --from NYS Attorney
General
Water
plant expanding Work is under way at the Regional Water
Supply Plant on Kime Beach Road to help it meet stricter state and
EPA regulations and to provide better quality water and cheaper
rates for residents and consumers. (January 12, 2001) Finger Lakes Times Online
Richmond
continues water search A plan to expand water lines in
Richmond and Canadice ran dry last month. RICHMOND -- The Town Board
voted last week to conduct further research into expanding the
municipal water lines, despite the defeat last month of a proposal
to tie into the city of Rochester water line. (September 19, 2000)
Canandaigua.com
List
of lawsuits -- In mid-1997, town officials decided
to stop using the village water system that had served Webster for
92 years. The lawsuits soon started: (September 5, 2000)
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