12/14/2024
WT Staff
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December 14, 2024 updated 638 pm EST
Niskayuna, Schaghticoke BWAs
Safe Drinking Water Advisories
Schenectady County: Town of Niskayuna issued a BWA following two water main breaks Thursday. Water service has been restored, the following addresses are under BWA until further notice:
- Fernwood Drive 1184, 1204, 1207, 1203, 1199, 1195, 1191
- Budd Terrace 2210, 2214, 2218, 2222, 2226, 2230, 2234, 2238
- Pine Ridge Road 2250, 2242
- Rosendale Rd. 2650, 2651, 2660, 2661, 2701
- Agostino Ave. 200, 204, 208, 209, 212, 213, 217, 221, 225
- Deanna Ct. 100, 101, 104, 105, 108, 109, 113, 117
Niskayuna Consolidated Water WD#11 serves 22,287 from a groundwater source in Mohawk River watershed, see the yellow tag on the map to the right to see the location.
Rensselaer County: Schaghticoke Water briefly shut off water service to Pleasantdale, a BWA is in effect for 48 hours following. Schaghticoke (V) Public Water System serves 1102 people from a groundwater well source. Schaghticoke Water District #2 serves 1975 people from a surface water source purchased from another licensed drinking water facility in Rensselaer County.
Washington County: Following months of severe drought in the Upper Lake Champlain watershed, the Village of Whitehall declared a State of Emergency due to water system failure. Water service has been restored with a boil water advisory and water conservation plan in effect.
NEW YORK – Dec 14 2024 New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging of essential items amid an ongoing state of emergency in the village of Whitehall due to a failure of the village’s water system. Whitehall has declared a local state of emergency and issued restrictions on tap water use. Attorney General James urges New Yorkers who see higher prices on essential goods and services to report the issue to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
“As Whitehall works to restore clean and safe drinking water for all of its residents, I am strongly warning against price gouging of any essential goods and services,” said Attorney General James. “New Yorkers must be able to purchase water and other supplies they need without being taken advantage of. Anyone who sees abnormally high prices during this emergency should contact my office.”
Office of the New York State Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany NY 12224-0341
Phone: 1-800-771-7755
See the full announcment, here.
Montgomery County: Fonda (V) Water Works and Village remains under a system-wide boil water order for high turbidity and inadequate chlorination. Bottled water has been provided by the Village of Fonda, anyone in need can call the Village Clerks Office at 518-853-4335. See the water disbursement notice, here.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that boiled tap water or bottled water be used for the following:
- Drinking
- Washing dishes
- Brushing your teeth
- Washing or preparing food
- Washing your hands
- Making ice
- Making baby formula
The complete CDC guidance can be found here.
Fonda Water Works serves 1080 people from a surface water source in the Mohawk River watershed. See the yellow tag on the map to the right for the location.
Chemung County: Millport Village Water Supply has issued a BWA after a leak dropped water level in the storage tank below the safe maintenance level. The BWA will remain until further notice. Millport Village Water Supply serves 292 people from a groundwater source in the Chemung River watershed. This watershed has been drought stressed for an extended period. Rains this week are refilling the surface water bodies, however the groundwater aquifers will take more time to recover.
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