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Sincerely, Bernard C. Bassett Town Offices, 151 Banker Road, Plattsburgh, New York 12901-7307 • l (518) 562-6800 • Fax (518) 563-8136 • www.townofplattsburgh.org 1 TOWN OF PLATTSBURGH news V OLUME 3 / I SSUE 2 / S UMMER 2006 Bernard C. Bassett Supervisor John F. St. Germain Deputy Supervisor Councilor Sheila Brockway Councilor Paul Lamoy Councilor Thomas E. Wood, Jr. Councilor Amy Duquette Town Clerk Jim Coffey Town Attorney Carl J. Madonna Zoning Attorney Philip E. VonBargen Planning Assistant Jacqueline A. Bellew Tax Receiver Kevin M. Patnode Christina T. Bezrutczyk Town Justices Wayne W. Gonyea Highway Superintendent Donald F. Lee Code Enforcement Officer David Comfort Director Water/Wastewater Robert T. Robare Recreation Director Diane M. Miller Budget Officer Effa Sullivan Assessor David M. Duquette Dog Control Officer Arnold “Red” Jubert Historian Deborah Patnode Secretary to the Supervisor I t has been an exciting and rewarding first few months working as your Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor. The staff and employees have been very supportive and easy to work with during this transition period. After over 30 years experience as a teacher, principal and part of the adjunct faculty at Plattsburgh State, it is exciting to again have the opportunity to serve the public and help provide the services a thriving community requires. With the completion of the new Plattsburgh International Airport, the property formerly occupied by the Clinton County Airport will become an excellent area for development. Now that the Connector Road on Cumberland Head has opened, we are working with the County to prepare for the take over of the former Perimeter Road around Cumberland Head. The recent opening of Best Buy, Family Tractor Supply Company along with other businesses is a sign that the Town’s commercial property continues to grow and provide revenue that helps to support our highway and water programs. Several other new commercial and residential projects are in various stages of development and planning. Please note that the Town Board has changed the time of its regular meeting to 7:00 PM. I hope that will enable more residents to attend and observe Town Government in action. Unless otherwise noted, regular board meetings are held at the Town Hall on the first and third Monday of the month with work sessions on the second and fourth Monday. All meetings are open to the public. I look forward to working with you and please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can be of any help to you now or in the future. After over 30 years experience as a teacher, principal and part of the adjunct faculty at Plattsburgh State, it is exciting to again have the opportunity to serve the public and help provide the services a thriving community requires. Bernie Please visit our updated website: www.townofplattsburgh.org

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Page 1: Town of Platts/Summer

Sincerely,

Bernard C. Bassett

Town Offices, 151 Banker Road, Plattsburgh, New York 12901-7307 • l (518) 562-6800 • Fax (518) 563-8136 • www.townofplattsburgh.org 1

T O W N O F P L A T T S B U R G Hn e w sV O L U M E 3 / I S S U E 2 / S U M M E R 2 0 0 6

Bernard C. BassettSupervisor

John F. St. GermainDeputy Supervisor

Councilor

Sheila BrockwayCouncilor

Paul LamoyCouncilor

Thomas E. Wood, Jr.Councilor

Amy DuquetteTown Clerk

Jim CoffeyTown Attorney

Carl J. MadonnaZoning Attorney

Philip E. VonBargenPlanning Assistant

Jacqueline A. BellewTax Receiver

Kevin M. PatnodeChristina T. Bezrutczyk

Town Justices

Wayne W. GonyeaHighway Superintendent

Donald F. LeeCode Enforcement Officer

David ComfortDirector

Water/Wastewater

Robert T. RobareRecreation Director

Diane M. MillerBudget Officer

Effa SullivanAssessor

David M. DuquetteDog Control Officer

Arnold “Red” JubertHistorian

Deborah PatnodeSecretary to the Supervisor

It has been an exciting and rewarding first few monthsworking as your Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor. Thestaff and employees have been very supportive and

easy to work with during this transition period. After over30 years experience as a teacher, principal and part of theadjunct faculty at Plattsburgh State, it is exciting to againhave the opportunity to serve the public and help providethe services a thriving community requires.

With the completion of the new PlattsburghInternational Airport, the property formerly occupied bythe Clinton County Airport will become an excellent areafor development. Now that the Connector Road on

Cumberland Head has opened, we are working with the County to prepare for thetake over of the formerPerimeter Road aroundCumberland Head. Therecent opening of Best Buy,Family Tractor SupplyCompany along with otherbusinesses is a sign that theTown’s commercial propertycontinues to grow andprovide revenue that helps to support our highway and water programs. Severalother new commercial and residential projects are in various stages ofdevelopment and planning.

Please note that the Town Board has changed the time of its regular meetingto 7:00 PM. I hope that will enable more residents to attend and observe TownGovernment in action. Unless otherwise noted, regular board meetings are heldat the Town Hall on the first and third Monday of the month with work sessionson the second and fourth Monday. All meetings are open to the public.

I look forward to working with you and please do not hesitate to contact myoffice if I can be of any help to you now or in the future.

“After over 30 years experience as a teacher, principal and

part of the adjunct faculty at Plattsburgh State, it is exciting to

again have the opportunity to serve the public and help

provide the services a thriving community requires.

Bernie

Please visit our updated website: www.townofplattsburgh.org

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S E A T E D :

Tom Wood

Bernard Bassett

John St. Germain

S T A N D I N G :

Sheila Brockway

Paul Lamoy

Amy Duquette

Jim Coffey

t o w n b o a r dI N F O R M A T I O N A L M E E T I N G S

It has been the custom for some time to hold public informational meetings forresidents in each district of the Town. This is a chance for the Supervisor andmembers of the Town Board to meet with the community, to provide a Town-wideupdate, exchange ideas, listen to problems indigenous to specific areas, offersolutions and explain any new Federal, State or local rulings affecting them. Withtwo new Councilors and a new Supervisor it will also provide an opportunity for usto meet.

The series of local “Town Meetings” is planned to provide an inter-active methodof communicating on topics of mutual interest and concern. We look forward tospending this time with you and urge you to set aside the time to attend. The dates,times and locations are as follows:

Monday- May 8 6:30 p.m. Cumberland Head Fire Station

Monday- May 8 7:30 p.m. Wallace Hill & May Currier at Wallace Hill Park

Monday-May 22 6:30 p.m. Cadyville Recreational Building

Monday-May 22 7:30 p.m. East Morrisonville /West Plattsburgh at Town Hall

Monday-June 12 6:30 p.m. South Plattsburgh Recreational Building

Monday-June 12 7:30 p.m. Cliff Haven Recreational Building

Monday-June 26 7:00 p.m. Treadwells Mills Recreational Building

Your voice and your opinion are important to us. Board meetings are held on thefirst and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall Meeting Room,151 Banker Road. Let's continue to work together for the future of the Town ofPlattsburgh.

t o w n b o a r dP E R S O N N E L

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The town of Plattsburgh has an appealingcombination of country and farm land thatblends into our suburban and commercial

business areas. The Town runs from the Eastern shoreof Cumberland Head, westerly through Cadyville tothe Saranac and Dannemora Town lines. The Townalso contains portions of the former Air Force Base.With our business and commercial growth, the Townis a major economic engine for the region. In fact,most visitors to the Champlain Valley must pass through theTown on Route 87, the Plattsburgh International Airport, theLake Champlain Ferry or Route 3. Two of the area’s majoreducational institutions, CV-Prep and Clinton CommunityCollege, are also located in the Town of Plattsburgh. The Townis rich in both history and natural resources with a quality oflife that combines a variety of social and culturalopportunities.

One of our challenges is to provide resources for families,their children and our seniors and retired communitymembers. To sustain a quality of life while providing thenecessary services, we need to continually add to and improvethe infrastructure by maintaining and expanding our highwaysand water and sewer systems. Our Town’s ability to continueto bring services to the community and maintain itsinfrastructure is heavily based on our ability to raise revenueand secure grants. The Town is committed to responsiblegrowth because without growth it would be very difficult tosupport, at the current level, the services that the Townprovides.

Together we can make the hard decisions and investmentsthat will continue to allow the Town to maintain itscompetitive edge while sustaining the quality of life we havecome to enjoy.

www.townofplattsburgh.org

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DEPARTMENTHIGHLIGHTS

TAX RECEIVER

PARKS & RECREATIONCODES

As I write this article, the sun is shinning and theweather is beautiful outside. It seems spring has arrived.I hope this update finds everyone well.

The past few months we have been collecting propertytaxes. The current warrant amount is $9,546,066.17. Todate we have collected $6,805,099.91. The breakdown is$3,010,587.85 to the Town and the balance payable to theClinton County Treasurer.

All 2006 property tax paid receipts have been mailed. Ifyou did not receive a copy and would like a receipt, pleasecall the office at 562-6835 and we will forward one to you.

The Tax Office is responsible for collecting land andschool taxes and water and sewer payments. We are notresponsible for the assessed value of your home orproperty or the billing of the water and sewer statements.If you have any questions in this regard please contactthose departments directly. We will be glad to answer anyquestions regarding the amount of taxes paid or anypayments received.

Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 4:00pm. If these hours are not convenient please feel free tocontact me and I will be happy to accommodate yourschedule. During peak collection times we will continueto have evening and Saturday hours. Please look for thenotice in the Press Republican in September for the datesand times.

Judy and I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer.Jacqueline BellewReceiver of Taxes

You should have received our summer programbrochure by now in the mail. You can also use the sameregistration form for swimming and fall soccer.Registration for baseball and softball is now closed. Allprograms starting in the month of August will haveregistration in late July of this year. These programs arelisted in our brochure; please take a look at them. Watchthe Press Republican and listen on WIRY in July for moreinformation.

If you did not receive our program brochure or havemisplaced yours, please contact us for another.

As I do every year at this time, I’m going to close withthree reminders. One, if you see any unsafe conditions ina park, please call us at 562-6860. Two, if you walk yourdogs in the parks, keep them on a leash and please pick upafter them. Three, please remember while in the parks,children are playing and they have the priority.

Please think, act and have a safe summer! Enjoy!!Robert T. Robare

HISTORICAL REPORT

Historical / Genealogical ResearchI worked on (1) research item concerning a familydeath that occured back in 1810 for a townresident named Mrs. Otto. No information wasfound regarding this particular death.

Births / Deaths Data CollectionI continue, on a regular basis, to enter all birthsand deaths that occur in the Town of Plattsburghon the computer and also enter this informationinto the Town scrap book.

Town Marker InspectionI plan on scheduling site visits to all of the 23historical markers that are present in the Town,given that the snow is all gone.

Respectfully Submitted,Arnold “Red” Jubert

Spring cleanup has begun on April 3, 2006. Insure youhave proper storage containers for garbage to preventrodent and animal infestation.

Insure proper 911 numbers are attached to your homeand plainly visible, number must be 4 inches high and 1/2inch wide.

Two or more inoperative vehicles must not be parked onpremises.

Orders to Remedy will be issued to first time offendersany repeat offenders will be issued a court appearanceticket and possible fines.

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DEPARTMENTHIGHLIGHTS (cont.)

ASSESSOR

The following is an article published in the New YorkState Assessors’ Association Bulletin. I feel that it is verywell written and very informative. I spoke with Mr. Freyand have his permission to present it to you.Effa Sullivan,Assessor

ASSESSMENT CAPS WOULDN’TSOLVE THE PROBLEM

The real property tax has become one of the biggest hotbutton issues of the year in Albany and everyone hasjumped on the bandwagon of reform. The New York StateAssessors’ Association has long supported the premise ofproperty tax reduction, especially for school taxes whichhave been escalating at unbearable amounts. This may bea somewhat selfish position, since every time taxesincrease, so do the phone calls from irate taxpayers to theAssessor’s office, even though their assessment didn’tchange.

Of course, that’s the point of this article. Assessmentsdo not make your taxes go up; budget increases are thereason for higher taxes. Let’s look at a simple example; thevast majority of local governments in Westchester Countyhave not had a re-assessment in 40 to 50 years. Thatmeans that unless there was some type of constructiondone to the property most of the assessments haven’tchanged. Do you really think the taxes are the same asthey were 40 to 50 years ago in these municipalities? Norationally thinking person is going to answer in theaffirmative to that question, especially not if you live there.But still, here is a quote from a press release by anAssemblyman in upstate New York:

“The housing in our region is less expensive than otherparts of the country, making the North Country an idealplace for people earning higher salaries in other regions tofind a property for investment or speculation. To many ofthese out-of-towners; $200,000 is a bargain for a 3-bedroom home. As a result, our assessments rise and ourproperty taxes increase.” (Emphasis added)

Taxpayers reading this from one of their elected Staterepresentatives make the assumption that the assessmentis the sole reason for increases in taxes. That type ofthinking is why some people support the capping ofassessments as a form of property tax relief. I want to

By Thomas Frey, IOA, Executive Secretary, NYSAA

show you why that is the wrong approach.In its simplest form, the taxes collected by a municipality

are the direct result of the budget. That is the documentthat determines how much in property tax themunicipality will collect. If the tax levy is higher this yearthan last year, the municipality will collect more moneyfrom all the property taxpayers. The assessment onlydetermines what each property owner’s share of the totaltax levy will be. So if the budget goes up and all theassessments stay the same, everyone’s taxes will increase.If the budget stays the same and everyone’s assessmentgoes up by the same percentage, everyone’s taxes will staythe same. In the real world, most budgets do go up andnot all assessments are changed at the same percentage, somy little example is very hard to prove to a taxpayer. Youalso have the problem of local governments and schoolsmasking increases in tax levies by stating they are notraising taxes because the tax rate is the same as the prioryear, when they have been blessed with large increases inassessed value due to new construction or reassessments.When the taxable assessed value has increased, the taxrate should decrease unless there are more taxes to beraised in the budget.

So if we understand the mathematics of taxes, we can seethat assessments do not drive the increase in your tax bill.That means that assessment caps will not provide tax reliefas some are promising. Now I will attempt to show youwhy assessment caps can have a detrimental affect on thevery taxpayers you are trying to help. In a number ofmunicipalities, the cry for assessment relief is coming fromthe highest valued property owners, such as waterfrontproperties. Waterfront property values have beenincreasing at a far greater percentage than non-waterfrontproperty, which means they should be picking up a greatershare of the total taxes. Here’s what can happen if you capassessments at say 3% per year. Waterfront propertieshave increased in market value by 10% in one year and allother properties in Town increased market value by 5%. Ifall assessments are capped by 3%, the waterfront propertywill receive a 7% benefit and the rest of the town willreceive a 2% benefit. That doesn’t sound very fair to me!

Let’s all look for ways to cut government spending (thereal reason for tax increases), remove the educational costfrom the real property tax and end State mandates withoutfunding. If we can work on these areas of change, wewouldn’t have to try voodoo fixes to assessments that don’thelp everyone the same.

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News in the Clerk’s Office...I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of

the Town of Plattsburgh for their support on election day. Itis my pleasure to serve you. Rickey Collins is the newDeputy Clerk, many of you may recognize him as being alocal business owner. Rickey owned and operated RC &Sons for 38 years. We are both excited about this newadventure. Next time you are in the building please stop byto say hello.

websiteUPDATETo see the changes that have been made to our website log

on to www.townofplattsburgh.org. Updated informationfrom the Clerk’s Office coming soon....

THOUGHT OF THE DAYToday’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s little acorn that heldits ground. ~Anonymous

2 0 0 6SPRING / SUMMER

With the weather getting nicer, there will be increasedtraffic at local parks. Dog control officer David Duquette andthe Recreation Department have joined forces to providesuggestions to keep the parks safe. We are encouraging dogowners to follow leash laws and all Town laws regardingdogs, this will help us resolve any problems, and avoid theissuance of tickets.

The proper disposal of dog waste helps keep the parks safeand clean so everyone can enjoy their visit. David is workingon providing each park with dog waste bag recepticles, therecepticals will be located by a container, to dispose of thewaste.

The city of Plattsburgh has a dog walking park located bythe entrance of the City Beach. Kelly King of the RecreationDepartment would like to welcome the town residents to usethe park.

AMYDUQUETTETown Clerk

RICKEYCOLLINSDeputy

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pmHOURS OF OPERATION

(518) 562-6830I can be reached at home for assistance

after hours at (518) 569-1725

PHONE

NEW YORK RESIDENTSenior Sportsman............................................$5.00Seven Day Fishing..........................................$12.00Fishing...........................................................$19.00Small & Big Game..........................................$19.00Small Game....................................................$16.00Trapping.........................................................$16.00Jr. Trapping......................................................$6.00Sportsman......................................................$37.00Bowhunting...................................................$16.00Muzzleloading................................................$16.00Super Sportsman............................................$68.00Turkey Permit...................................................$5.00Conservation Legacy.......................................$76.00Jr. Small Game.................................................$5.00Jr. Archery........................................................$9.00One Day Fishing............................................$15.00

RESIDENT LIFETIME LICENSESSportsman

Child under 5 years........................$300.00Child 5 - 11 years...........................$420.00Adults 12 - 64 years........................$600.00

Small & Big Game........................................$350.00Fishing.........................................................$350.00Trapping.......................................................$300.00Bowhunting.................................................$180.00Muzzleloading..............................................$180.00

SPORTINGLICENSE FEES

dogNEWS

TOWN CLERK’S OFFIC

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p l a n n i n g b o a r dR E P O R T

In comparison to other past winters, this last winter for thePlanning Board exhibited less action than the most recentfive years. There were fewer projects being completed andthe 2006 project review trend started more slowly than usual.That said, the following are some of the recently completedprojects as well as a listing of project’s which are justbeginning the Town approval procedures:

• Della Subdivision is nearly complete and the Town Boardwill be accepting and dedicating 1100 ft. of new Town roadwith public water and sanitary sewer improvements. Fivenew commercial lots, including the new Tractor SupplyCompany and Della Suzuki will be accessed from the newroad. Please note the connection at Route 3 is limited toright turn movements only at the Route 3 intersection. Lefthand turn movements from Route 3 onto the new road orfrom the new road onto Route 3 are prohibited.

• Tractor Supply Company should soon be operating fromone of the Della Subdivision lots. Primax Properties, L.L.C.will lease to Tractor Supply Company the 25,000 sq. ft.building, which includes approximately 19,000 sq. ft. indoorsales and 22,000 sq. ft. out door sales catering to rural,suburban and farm property owners. Tractor SupplyCompany promotes itself as the largest retail farm and ranchstore chain in the United States with revenues surpassing $2billion.

• The Development Corporation has completed and nowleases Building #15 to Rideau Recognition Systems. RideauRecognition Systems markets and maintains corporateemployee recognition and achievement programs. It islocated behind the Home Bistro Facility on Banker Road.The new 27,250 sq. ft. industrial building is between UPSand the Town Hall.

• The Development Corporation has also startedconstruction for Building #16, a new 60,000 sq. ft. facility inthe Banker Road Business and Technology Park. Thebuilding will be leased to Mission- ITECH, a leading icehockey sports equipment company looking to expand theirUS Distribution Facility.

• Della Auto Group has startedconstruction of a Suzuki Auto Dealershipnext door to their Honda Dealership.Revised business projections have already

Planning Department Staff:Philip E. Von Bargen, Planning & Engineering Assistant Allen W. Reece, Planning AssistantLinda L. Ormsby, Planning Secretary

resulted in Della Auto Group amending their original 2005Planning Board site plan approval to add an additional 2,205sq. ft. to the 5,600 sq. ft. dealership facility.

• The Cabinet Gallery received Planning Board Site Planapproval to construct a 10,000 sq. ft. show room, office andwarehouse to be constructed next door to HynesElectric/Security Supply on Hammond Lane.

• Andy Chase will meet with the Planning Board at the AprilPlanning Board meeting to discuss his request and approvalfor a proposed 6,200 sq. ft. convenience store/truck stop withgasoline and diesel fuel sales at Route 9 north next to theformer Hess Gas Station near Cumberland Comers. Theproposed use requires special permit approval.

• Rebecca King and Erik Eaglefeather will meet with thePlanning Board at the April meeting to discuss their requestfor approval of a four lot commercial subdivision on the TomMiller Road across from the Town’s May Currier Park. Theapplicants propose three road frontage parcels and one largerear parcel. No development plans have yet been proposedfor any of the lots.

• PARC continues to subdivide the westerly portion of theformer Plattsburgh Air Force Base along Route 22 and WillowDrive. Several new parcels have recently been approved andsix new lots are proposed along with a 2,500 ft. extension ofWillow Drive. This may be one of the last remaining areas ofPARC in the Town of Plattsburgh, which has not yet beensubdivided.

• This past December, representatives of Sam’s Club metwith the Planning Board to discuss a sketch concept as partof their request to obtain site plan and special permitapproval for a 12-dispenser pump gasoline sales station inthe northeasterly corner of the Plattsburgh Consumer SquareParking Lot. Since December the applicant has conducted atraffic study and revised the site plan. Their return to thePlanning Board should occur this spring.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT ASSISTANTAs always, the Planning Department will do its best to respond to yourquestions. Please contact us at 562-6850 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.,Monday thru Friday. We also encourage you to find us at the Town Website.

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INTRODUCTION

To comply with State regulations, the Town of Plattsburghissues a report describing the quality of your drinking water.The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding ofdrinking water and awareness of the need to protect ourdrinking water sources. This report provides an overview oflast year’s water quality. Included are details about whereyour water comes from, what it contains, and how itcompares to State standards. If you have any questions aboutthis report or concerning your drinking water, please contactthe Water and Wastewater Utilities Department at 518-562-6890. We want you to be informed about your drinkingwater. If you want to learn more, please attend any of ourregularly scheduled Town of Plattsburgh board meetings. Themeetings are held the first and third Mondays of every month.

WHERE DOES OUR WATER COME FROM?

In general, the sources of drinking water (both tap waterand bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds,reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over thesurface of the land or through the ground, it dissolvesnaturally occurring minerals and can pick up substancesresulting from the presence of animals or from humanactivities. Contaminants that may be present in source waterinclude: microbial contaminants; inorganic contaminants;pesticides and herbicides; organic chemical contaminants;and radioactive contaminants. In order to ensure that tapwater is safe to drink, the State and the EPA prescriberegulations which limit the amount of certain contaminantsin water provided by public water systems. The State HealthDepartment’s and the FDA’s regulations establish limits forcontaminants in bottled water which must provide the sameprotection for public health.

Our water source is groundwater drawn from four deepwells. The wells are located in a predominant sandstoneaquifer. One well is on Route 3 and the others are located offthe Bullis Road. Safe well yield is currently rated at 1.5 to 2million gallons per day. During 2005, our system did notexperience any restriction of our water source. As per ClintonCounty and New York State requirements, the Town ofPlattsburgh now chlorinates all water within the system.

Details can be found in the “Are there contaminants in ourdrinking water?” section of this report. Chlorine is added tothe entire system as a disinfectant. Well No. 7 is only used inhigh demand summers or during maintenance of other wells.Fluoridation is currently provided in the Morrisonville WellSystem. The City of Plattsburgh is the source of water for theBluff Point, Cliff Haven and PARC areas of the Town’s system,and the water is provided to customers by the Town ofPlattsburgh.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Our water system serves approximately 9,066 through 3,022service connections. The total water produced in 2005 was462,442,832 gallons. In 2005, an average family of 3 usedapproximately 20,000 gallons of water per quarter at a cost of$0.975/1,000 gallons for a water bill of approximately $19.50quarterly.

ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS INOUR DRINKING WATER?

As the State regulations require, we routinely test yourdrinking water for numerous contaminants. Thesecontaminants include: total coliform, asbestos, fluoride, grossalpha particle activity, inorganic compounds, nitrite, lead andcopper, volatile organic compounds, total trihalomethanes,haloacetic acids, synthetic organic compounds, Radium 226and Radium 228. The table presented on the next pagedepicts which compounds were detected in your drinkingwater. The State allows us to test for some contaminants lessthan once per year because the concentrations of thesecontaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data,though representative, are more than one year old.

It should be noted that all drinking water, including bottleddrinking water, might be reasonably expected to contain atleast small amounts of some contaminants. The presence ofcontaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses ahealth risk. More information about contaminants andpotential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’sSafe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or the ClintonCounty Health Department at 518-565-4870.

ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR 2005

Greater Plattsburgh Water District (Federal ID# NY0900220)Southeast Beekmantown Water District (Federal ID# NY0930048)

Town of Plattsburgh, New York

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Table of Detected Contaminants

The NYS DOH has completed a source water assessmentfor this system, based on available information. Possible andactual threats to this drinking water source were evaluated.The state source water assessment includes a susceptibilityrating based on the risk posed by each potential source ofcontamination and how easily contaminants can movethrough the subsurface to the wells. The susceptibility ratingis an estimate of the potential for contamination of the sourcewater, it does not mean that the water delivered to consumersis, or will become contaminated. See section “Are therecontaminants in our drinking water?” for a list of thecontaminants that have been detected. The source waterassessments provide resource managers with additionalinformation for protecting source waters into the future. As mentioned before, our water is derived from 4 drilled

wells. The source water assessment has rated these wells ashaving a medium-high susceptibility to microbials andnitrates. These ratings are due primarily to the closeproximity of a permitted discharge facility(industrial/commercial facilities that discharge wastewaterinto the environment and are regulated by the state and/orfederal government).

County and state health departments will use thisinformation to direct future source water protection activities.These may include water quality monitoring, resourcemanagement, planning, and education programs. A copy ofthe assessment, including a map of the assessment area, canbe obtained by contacting us, as noted below.

ContaminantViolationYes/No

Date ofSample

LevelDetected

(Avg/Max)(Range)

UnitMeasure MCLG

(MCL,TT or AL)

Likely Source ofContamination

Copper(See note 1 below)

Lead(See note 1 below)

Fluoride

Nitrate

Total Coliform(GreaterPlattsburgh)

Total Coliform(S.E.Beekmantown)

TotalTrihaloethanes(GreaterPlattsburgh)

HaloaceticAcids (GreaterPlattsburgh)

Iron

Barium

Sodium

Zinc

TotalTrihaloethanes(S.E.Beekmantown)

HaloaceticAcids (S.E.Beekmantown)

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

8/11/03

8/11/03

monthly

12/8/05

5/5/057/5/05

12/16/05

11/17/05

11/17/05

5/11/05

5/11/05

12/3/04

12/3/04

12/3/04

12/3/04

90th=0.15Range~0.006 to

0.34

90th=2.2Range~<1 to 2.6

Average=0.7Range~0.4 to 1

0.13

present

present

RAA=2.575Range~0 to 5.5

RAA=1.875Range~1.1 to 3.2

3.5

1.2

190

0.0037

2.2

1.011

Mg/l

Mg/l

Mg/l

N/A

N/A

Ug/l

Ug/l

Ug/l

Ug/l

Ug/l

Mg/l

Mg/l

Mg/l

1.3

A0

N/A

10

absent

absent

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2

N/A

N/A

AL=1.3

AL=15

MCL=2.2

MCL=10

MCL=2 or morepositive samples

in one month

MCL=2 or morepositive samples

in one month

MCL=80

MCL=60

MCL=80

MCL=300

MCL=2

See note 3 below

MCL=5

MCL=60

Corrosion of householdplumbing, erosion of natural

deposits.

Corrosion of householdplumbing, erosion of natural

deposits.

Water additive that promotesstrong teeth, erosion of

natural deposits.

Runoff from fertilizer use,leaching from septic tanks,erosion of natural deposits.

Naturally present in theenviroment

Naturally present in theenviroment

By-product of drinking waterchlorination needed to kill

harmful organisms.

By-product of drinking waterchlorination needed to kill

harmful organisms.

By-product of drinking waterchlorination needed to kill

harmful organisms.

By-product of drinking waterchlorination needed to kill

harmful organisms.

Naturally occuring.

Discharge of drilling waste,erosion of natural deposits.

Naturally occuring, road salt,water softners.

Naturally occuring.

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NOTES:

(1) The level presented represents the 90th percentile of thesites tested. A percentile is a value on a scale of 100 thatindicates the percent of a distribution that is equal to orbelow it. The 90th percentile is equal to or greater than 90%of the copper values detected at your water system. The actionlevel for copper was not exceeded at any of the sites tested.(2) The level presented represents the 90th percentile of thesamples collected. The action level for lead was exceeded atone of the 10 sites tested.(3) Water containing more than 20 mg/l of sodium shouldnot be used for drinking by people on severely restrictedsodium diets. Water containing more than 270 mg/l ofsodium should not be used for drinking by people onmoderately restricted sodium diets.

DEFINITIONS:

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of acontaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are setas close to the MCLGs as feasible.Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of acontaminant in drinking water below which there is noknown or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a marginof safety.Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highestlevel of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There isconvincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant isnecessary for control of microbial contaminants.Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): Thelevel of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is noknown or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect thebenefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbialcontamination.Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which,if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which awater system must follow.Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended toreduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.Non-Detects (ND): Laboratory analysis indicates that theconstituent is not present.Milligrams per liter (mg/l): Corresponds to one part of liquidin one million parts of liquid (parts per million - ppm). Micrograms per liter (ug/l): Corresponds to one part of liquidin one billion parts of liquid (parts per billion - ppb).

Picocuries per liter (pCi/L): A measure of the radioactivity inwater.RAA: Running annual average

WHAT DOES THIS INFORMATION MEAN?

Water quality for the Morrisonville Water has always beenof exceptional quality. Water quality of all wells meets currentHealth Department Requirements. The Town collects eleven(11) samples for coliform and E. Coli analysis each month. Asyou can see by the table, our system had no violations. Wehave learned through our testing that some contaminantshave been detected; however, these contaminants weredetected below the level allowed by the State.

IS OUR WATER SYSTEM MEETING OTHERRULES THAT GOVERN OPERATIONS?

During 2005, our system was in compliance with applicableState drinking water operating, monitoring and reportingrequirements.

In this reporting period, the Greater Plattsburgh WaterDistrict experienced incidents requiring “Boil Water” notices.None of these incidents was as a result of systemcontamination, but were issued as precautions due to systemleaks, breaks or pressure reductions. The dates and reasonsfor these notifications are as follows:

1. May 4, 2005 – Tap to main brokenFollow up samples negative2. August 25, 2005 – Pressure LossFollow up samples negative3. October 5, 2005 – Tap to main brokenFollow up samples negative 4. January 27, 2006 – Water main breakFollow up samples negative5. March 15, 2006 – Water main breakFollow up samples negative

DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS?

Some people may be more vulnerable to disease causingmicroorganisms or pathogens in drinking water than the generalpopulation. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons withcancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone

ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR 2005

CONTINUED

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organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immunesystem disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly atrisk from infections. These people should seek advice from theirhealth care provider about their drinking water. EPA/CDCguidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection byCryptosporidium, Giardia and other microbial pathogens areavailable from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

WATER CONSERVATION

Local Law No. 2 of Section 87.31 amended in 1991 providessteps for water conservation/drought procedures foremergency situations. The following recommendations canhelp us in conservation, which will reduce treatment andpumping costs:

• Check faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks and repair thempromptly. Tiny leaks may use thousands of gallons of watereach year;• Use your automatic dishwasher with full loads;• Use your automatic washing machine with full loads;• Avoid unnecessary car washing, when doing so, do not leavewater running; and

• Keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator rather thanrunning water until it is cold.• The installation of a lawn irrigation system requires that anacceptable backflow device be installed;• Abandoned, privately owned water wells should be properlysealed and capped to protect our underground water sources.The Clinton County Health Department can provide propertyowners with proper and safe abandonment measures.

SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

The Town has drilled a new source well (#8) and is in theprocess of bringing this new source on line to support ourexisting well system.

The Town of Beekmantown has completed a systemextension and improvement plan. The Beekmantown systemreceives its water from the Town of Plattsburgh and benefitsfrom the same qualities that Town of Plattsburgh residentsenjoy. The Town of Beekmantown system now consists ofapproximately 5.6 miles of water main with service extensionsto approximately 153 customers.

a m e s s a g e f r o m . . .N Y S E G & T H E T O W N

To help ensure your safety, New York State

Gas and Electric and Town of Plattsburgh

would like to remind everyone that electricity,

water, sewer and natural gas facilities are

prevalent in our community. Extreme caution

is necessary when working around these

facilities, whether they’re overhead or

underground.

When working around overhead electric

lines. at least 10 feet of clearance must be

maintained. This and other requirements are

included in the New York State Industrial Code

Rule 57 and OSHA standard 1926.550.

Buried natural gas mains and services as

well as underground electric distribution lines

can also present a considerable hazard.

Excavation in the vicinity of these and other

buried facilities is also regulated and requires

the utmost caution. New York State Rule 753

includes requirements when you are

excavating.

Contact with overhead electric lines or

buried natural gas or electric services can cause

serious injuries or death. You may be liable for

property damages due to negligence. Please

contact the Town Hall if you plan to do any

excavations or would like further information.

You may also want to visit nyseg.com and click

on “Safety Information” for more information.

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INTRODUCTION

To comply with State regulations the Town of Plattsburghannually issues a report describing the quality of your drinkingwater. This is the report for the year 2005. The purpose of thisreport is to raise your understanding of drinking water andawareness of the need to protect our drinking water sources.This report provides an overview of last year’s water quality.Included are details about where your water comes from, whatit contains, and how it compares to State standards.

If you have any questions about this report or concerningyour drinking water, please contact the Water and WastewaterUtilities Department at 518-562-6890. We want you to beinformed about your drinking water. If you want to learn more,please attend any of our regularly scheduled Town ofPlattsburgh board meetings. The meetings are held the firstand third Mondays of every month.

WHERE DOES OUR WATER COME FROM?

Our water source is groundwater drawn from two (2) wells.The wells are located in a gravel aquifer in the GougevilleSprings Road area. The well water is chlorinated andfluoridated prior to distribution. Safe well yield is currentlyrated at 100,000 gallons per day and it is believed that thisamount can be expanded in the future.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Our water system serves approximately 1,242 through 414service connections. The total water produced in 2005 was28,088,800 gallons. In 2005, an average family of 3 usedapproximately 20,000 gallons of water per quarter at a cost of$0.975/1,000 gallons for a water bill of approximately $19.50quarterly.

ARE THERE CONTAMINANTSIN OUR DRINKING WATER?

As the State regulations require, we routinely test yourdrinking water for numerous contaminants. Thesecontaminants include: total coliform, turbidity, inorganiccompounds, nitrate, lead and copper, volatile organiccompounds, synthetic organic compounds. The tablepresented below depicts which compounds were detected inyour drinking water. The State allows us to test for some

contaminants less than once per year because theconcentrations of these contaminants do not changefrequently. Some of our data, though representative, are morethan one year old.

It should be noted that all drinking water, including bottleddrinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at leastsmall amounts of some contaminants. The presence ofcontaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses ahealth risk. More information about contaminants andpotential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’sSafe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or the ClintonCounty Health Department at 518-565-4870.

NOTES:

Water quality from the Cadyville source has always been ofexceptional quality. Water quality of all wells meet currentHealth Department Requirements. The Town collects three (3)samples for coliform and E. Coli analysis each month. NOsamples taken tested positive for 2005. Test results areavailable at the Town Office on 151 Banker Road for review.

DEFINITIONS:

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of acontaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set asclose to the MCLGs as feasible. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of acontaminant in drinking water below which there is no knownor expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant, whichif exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, which awater system must follow.Non-Detects (ND): Laboratory analysis indicates that theconstituent is not present.Milligrams per liter (mg/l): Corresponds to one part of liquidin one million parts of liquid (parts per million - ppm). Micrograms per liter (ug/l): Corresponds to one part of liquidin one billion parts of liquid (parts per billion - ppb).

WHAT DOES THIS INFORMATION MEAN?

As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. Wehave learned through our testing that some contaminants havebeen detected; however, these contaminants were detectedbelow the level allowed by the State.

ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR 2005

Cadyville Water District (0920775)and Woods Mills Water District (0930036)

Town of Schuyler Falls, Clinton County, New York

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IS OUR WATER SYSTEM MEETINGOTHER RULES THAT GOVERN OPERATIONS?

During 2005, our system was in compliance with applicableState drinking water operating, monitoring and reportingrequirements. Full test results are available at Town ofPlattsburgh Town hall – 151 Banker Road.

DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS?

Some people may be more vulnerable to disease causingmicroorganisms or pathogens in drinking water than thegeneral population. Immuno-compromised persons such aspersons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons whohave undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS orother immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants canbe particularly at risk from infections. These people shouldseek advice from their health care provider about their drinkingwater. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen therisk of infection by Cryptosporidium, Giardia and othermicrobial pathogens are available from the Safe Drinking WaterHotline (800-426-4791).

WATER CONSERVATION

Local Law No. 2 of Section 87.31 amended in 1991 providessteps for water conservation/drought procedures for emergencysituations. The following recommendations can help us inconservation, which will reduce treatment and pumping costs:

• Check faucets, pipes and toilets for leaks and repair thempromptly. Tiny leaks may use thousands of gallons of watereach year;• Use your automatic dishwasher with full loads;• Use your automatic washing machine with full loads;• Avoid unnecessary car washing, when doing so, do not leavewater running; and• Keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator rather than runningwater until it is cold;• The installation of a lawn irrigation system requires that anacceptable backflow device be installed and tested each year;• Abandoned, privately owned water wells should be properlysealed and capped to protect our underground water sources.The Clinton County Health Department can provide propertyowners with proper and safe abandonment measures.

Likely Source ofContaminationCorrosion of

household plumbingsystems

Corrosion ofhousehold plumbing

systems.

Water additive thatpromotes strong teeth

Runoff from fertilizeruse; leaching from

septic tanks, sewage,erosion of natural

deposits.

By-products of waterchlorination

Ubiquitous –everywhere in the

environment.

Table of Detected Contaminants

ContaminantCopperHiLo

LeadHiLo

Fluoride

Nitrate

TotalTrihalomethanes(TTHM’S)

TotalHaloacetic AcidsHAS

Coliform

ViolationYes/No

No

No

No

No

No

N o

No

LevelDetected

(Avg/Max)Range0.2388

1.60.1

0.000990.0022

~0

0.97

0.97

3.9

Level 82

None

Date ofSample2004

2004

2004

2005

2005

2005

Month

UnitMeasure-

mentmg/l

mg/l

mg/l

mg/l

mg/l

Units0/0

Any Pos Sample

MCLG1.3

0

N/A

10

100.0

MCL0.0

Any Pos Sample

Regulatory Limit(MCL, TT or AL)

1.3 (AL)

.015 (MCL)

2.2 (MCL)

10 (MCL)

0.5

NONE

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INTRODUCTION

To comply with State and Federal regulations, we annually issue a report describing the quality of your drinking water. Thepurpose of this report is to enhance your understanding of drinking water and increase awareness for the need to protect ourdrinking water sources. This report provides and overview of last year‚s water quality. Included are details about where yourwater comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to State standards. If you have any questions about this report orconcerns about your drinking water, please contact Kevin Murphy, D.P.W. Superintendent at (518) 563-6841, Arsene Brodi,Assistant Superintendent, D.P.W. at (518) 563-1120 or Willard Todd, Chief Plant Operator at (518) 563-1188.The Mayor andMembers of the Common Council hold meetings every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at CityHall.

WHERE DOES OUR WATER COME FROM?

In general, the sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs,springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring mineralsand can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activities. Contaminants that may be presentin source water include: pesticides, herbicides, microbial, organic, inorganic, chemical and radioactive. In order to ensure thattap water is safe to drink, the State and the EPA prescribe regulations, which limits the amount of certain contaminants in waterprovided by public water systems. The State Health Department‚s and the FDA‚s regulations also establish limits forcontaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for the public‚s health.

The City of Plattsburgh utilizes three upland gravity surface water sources (Mead Reservoir, West Brook Reservoirs and theSaranac River) to supply drinking water to the City of Plattsburgh and to three outside water districts (Town, the former NewBase and Cliff Haven). The two reservoirs are located approximately five miles west of the City of Plattsburgh, located near theintersection of Rand Hill Road and Route 374. Water taken from the reservoirs is piped to the City‚s water filtration plant locatedwest of the city limits on New York State Route 3, Cornelia Street. Water can also be withdrawn from the Saranac River locatedon the Kent Falls Road in Cadyville and is piped into the West Brook Reservoir. At the water filtration plant, the water haschlorination, sedimentation, filtration, and fluoridation treatment and is stored in reservoirs. After treatment, the water isdistributed to the City of Plattsburgh and three other Town of Plattsburgh water districts. The city water department did notexperience any water source restriction during 2004.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Our water system serves approximately 21,000 individuals through 4,850 service connections. The amount of water treated atthe water filtration plant in 2005 was 1,085,173,000 gallons. The total amount of water delivered to customers was recorded at1,062,657,000 gallons. This leaves an unaccounted total of 22,516,000 gallons. We believe this is due to the water used to flushhydrants, backwash filters, fight fires and leakage (water main breaks). Also, the water meters at the Water Filtration Plant aredesigned to measure high flows and are not as accurate with the lower flows. The water meters that record the water used bycustomers, are capable of measuring a minimum of 1/8 of a gallon per minute with 100% accuracy. With the continual inspectionof the water distribution system, we believe that very little water is lost due to leakage within the system.

ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR 2005

City of Plattsburgh Water System

Plattsburgh, New York

(Public Water Supply ID#0900217)

The Cliff Haven, Bluff Point, PARC and Sharron Avenue Areas Utilize Water Purchased by the Town of Plattsburgh from theCity of Plattsburgh. Below is a copy of the City of Plattsburgh Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2005 that willcover theses areas.

Daniel L. StewartMayor

41 City Hall PlacePlattsburgh, NY 12901

Willard J. ToddChief Plant Operator

215 Idaho AvenuePlattsburgh, NY 12903

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SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT REPORT SUMMARY

The NYS DOH has completed source water assessments for this system, based on available information.

Possible and actual threats to these drinking water sources were evaluated. The state source water assessment includes asusceptibility rating based on the risk posed by each potential source of contamination and how easily contaminants can moveto the source. The susceptibility rating is an estimate of the potential for contamination of the source water, it does not meanthat the water delivered to consumers is, or will become contaminated. See section “Are There Contaminants in Our DrinkingWater” for a list of detected contaminants. The source water assessments provide resource managers with additional informationfor protecting source waters in the future.

SOURCE: Mead Reservoir

This assessment found an elevated susceptibility to contamination for this source of drinking water prior to treatment. Theamount of agricultural lands in the assessment area results in elevated potential for protozoa and pesticide contamination. Nopermitted discharges are found in the assessment area. There is also considerable susceptibility associated with other discretecontaminant sources, and these facility types including mines, which may generate turbidity. Finally, it should be noted thathydrologic characteristics (e.g. basin shape and flushing rates) generally make reservoirs highly sensitive to existing and newsources of phosphorus and microbial contamination.

SOURCE: West Brook Reservoir

This assessment found a moderate susceptibility to contamination for this source of drinking water prior to treatment. Land coverand its associated activities within the assessment area do not increase the potential for contamination. No permitted dischargesare found in the assessment area. There is also noteworthy contamination susceptibility associated with other discretecontamination sources, and these facility types including , mines. Finally, it should be noted that hydrologic characteristics (e.g.basin shape and flushing rates) generally make reservoirs highly sensitive to existing and new sources of phosphorus andmicrobial contamination.

SOURCE: Saranac River

This assessment found a moderate susceptibility to contamination for this source of drinking water. Land cover and associatedactivities within the assessment area do not increase the potential for contamination. While there are some facilities present,permitted discharges are not likely represented as an important threat to water source quality based on their density in theassessment area. However, it appears that the total amount of wastewater discharged to surface water in this assessment areamay be high enough to further raise the potential for contamination (particularly for protozoa). There are no noteworthycontamination threats associated with other discrete contaminant sources. Finally, it should be noted that relatively high flowvelocities make river drinking water supplies highly sensitive to existing and sources of microbial contamination. Please note that,while the source water assessment, rate reservoirs and rivers as highly sensitive to microbial contamination, our water isdisinfected to ensure that the finished water delivered into your home meets the New York State drinking water standards formicrobial contamination. A copy of this assessment, including a map of the assessment area, can be obtained by contacting us,as noted above.

ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS IN OUR DRINKING WATER?

As the State regulation require, we routinely test your drinking water for numerous contaminants. During calendar year 2005we tested for Inorganic Compounds, Nitrate, Volatile Organic Compounds, Total Trihalomethanes, and Synthetic OrganicCompounds. In addition, we tested the water for coliform bacteria 24 times each month and turbidity continuously. The tablepresented below depicts which compounds were detected in your drinking water. We also test for Haloacetic acids.It should benoted that all drinking water, including bottled water, might be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of somecontaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. Calling the EPA‚s SafeDrinking Water Hot line (800-426-4791) or the Clinton County Health Department at (518) 565-4870 can obtain moreinformation about contaminants and potential health effects.

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Table of Detected Contaminants

ContaminantViolation

Y/NDate ofSample

LevelDetected

UnitMeasurement MCLG

RegulatoryLimit (MCL,TT or AL)

Likely Source ofContamination

Turbidity

Turbidity (1)

Turbidity

Inorganic Contaminants

Barium

Copper

NO

NO

NO

NO

2004

2003

02/25/04

7/05 to 9/05

.01 TO .10

.03 TO .20

ND<.014

>.001 (2) TO.65 (2) (3)

NTU

NTU

mg/L

mg/L

n/a

n/a

2

1.3

<NTU (TT)

95% ofsamples<1.0

NTU (TT)

2 (MCL)

1.3 (AL)

Soil Runoff

Soil Runoff

Erosion of natural deposits.

Corrosion of householdplumbing systems.

Fluoride NO 02/25/04 1.00 mg/L n/a 2.2 (MCL) Erosion of natural deposits.

Nitrate NO 02/25/04 0.36 mg/L n/a 10 (MCL)Runoff from fertilizer use;leaching from septic tanks,sewage, erosion of naturaldeposits

Lead NO 7/05 to 9/05 .001 (2) TO.019 (2)2 (3) ug/L 0 15 (AL) Corrosion of household

plumbing systems.

Sodium (4) NO 02/25/04 11.0 mg/L n/a n/a Naturally occuring, road salt.

Sulfate NO 02/25/04 12.0 mg/L n/a 250 (MCL) Erosion of natural deposits.

(Total trihaloethanes)

(TTHMs)NO Quarterly

25.7 57.5 73.839.7(5) & (6)

ug/L 0 100 Byproduct of drinking waterchlorination

(Total Haloacetic Acids)

(HAA 5’S)NO Quarterly Average

41.9 ug/L n/a n/a Byproduct of drinking waterchlorination

Notes:

1-Turbidity is measure of the cloudiness of the water. We test it because it is good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.In 2004, our highest turbidity measured 0.10 NTU occurred on April 30th, 2005. State regulations require the turbidity must not exceed5 NTU and that 95% of the turbidity samples collected must measure below 1.0 NTU. All of the measurements collected in the 2005were below 1.0 NTU.

2-The level presented represents the 90th percentile of the 30 sites tested. A percentile is a value on the scale of 100 that indicated thepercent of a distribution that is equal to or below it. The 90th percentile is equal to or greater than 90% of the values detected at yourwater system. In this case, 30 samples were collected at your water system and the 90th percentile value of copper was 0.45 g/L thehighest value was .65 mg/L and the second highest was 0.55 mg/L. The 90th percentile of lead was .003 mg/L and the highest valuewas .216 mg/L and the second highest was .008 mg/L. The action level for copper and lead was not exceeded at any of the sites testedin 2005.

3-The levels presented represent a range of results for the sampling sites.

4-Water containing more than 20 mg/L of sodium should not be used for drinking by people on very restricted sodium diets. Watercontaining more than 270 mg/L of sodium should not be used for drinking by people on moderately restricted sodium diets.

5-One sample of water was collected and analyzed for TTHM Πs each quarter. The level presented is the average of the four samplescollected.

6-The level presented is the range of results for the four TTHM samples.

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Definitions:Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL‚s are setas close to the MCLG‚s as feasible. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no knownor expected risk to health. MCLG‚s allow for a margin of safety. Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, whicha water system must follow. Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Non-Detects (ND): Laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU): A measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeableto the average person. Milligrams per liter (mg/l): Corresponds to one part of liquid in one million parts of liquid (parts per million-ppm). Micrograms per liter (ug/l): Corresponds to one part of liquid in one billion parts of liquid (parts per billion-ppb).

WHAT DOES THIS INFORMATION MEAN? As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We have learned through our testing that some contaminantshave been detected; however, these contaminants were detected below the level allowed by the State.

IS OUR WATER SYSTEM MEETING OTHER RULES THAT GOVERN OPERATIONS? During the 2005, our system was in compliance with all applicable State drinking water requirements.

DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS? Some people may be more vulnerable to disease causing microorganisms or pathogens in drinking water than the generalpopulation. Immune-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who haveundergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can beparticularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice from their health care provider about their drinkingwater. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium, Giardia and othermicrobial pathogens are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

WHY SAVE WATER AND HOW TO AVOID WASTING IT? Although our system has an adequate amount of water to meet present and future demands, there are a number of reasonswhy it is important to conserve water: Saving water saves energy and some of the costs associated with both of the necessities of life: Saving water reduces the cost of energy required to pump water and the need to construct costly new wells, pumpingsystems and water towers; and saving water lessens the strain on the water system during a dry spell or drought, helpingto avoid severe water use restrictions so that essential fire fighting needs are met. You can play a role in conserving water by becoming conscious of the amount of water our household is using, and bylooking for ways to use less water whenever you can. It is not hard to conserve water. Conservation tips include: Automatic dishwashers use 15 gallons for every cycle, regardless of how many dishes are loaded. So get a run for yourmoney and load it to capacity. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth. Check every faucet in your home for leaks. Just a slow drip can waste 15 to 20 gallons a day. Fix it and you can save almost6,000 of water gallons per year. Check your toilets for leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank, watch for a few minutes to see if the colorshows up in the bowl. It is not uncommon to lose up to 100 gallons a day from one of these otherwise invisible toiletsleaks. Fix it and you save more than 30,000 gallons a year. Use your water meter to detect hidden leaks. Simply turn off all taps and water using appliances, then check the meterafter 15 minutes, if it advances, you have a leak.

SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Rebuilt filters # 7 & #8 (carbon) Installed new pressure tank with updated electrical powerconnections.

CLOSING Thank you for allowing us to continue to provide your family with quality drinking water. We ask that all ourcustomers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community and our way of life. Please call ouroffice if you have questions.

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THE GRAND OPENING OFTRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY

PICTUREPROGRESSTHE GRAND OPENING OF

BEST BUY

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PICTUREPROGRESS

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TOWN SUPERVISORBernard Bassett

(O) 562-6813(H) 563-7139

COUNCILORSJohn St. GermainThomas Wood, Jr.Paul LamoySheila Brockway

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TOWN CLERKAmy Duquette (O) 562-6832

(C) 569-1725(H) 563-2360

TAX RECEIVERJacqueline Bellew (O) 562-6835

(H) 561-0485

TOWN COURT JUSTICESKevin PatnodeChristina Bezrutczyk

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HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENTWayne Gonyea (O) 562-6881

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ENGINEERING/PLANNING ASST.Philip VonBargen (O) 562-6850

TOWN ATTORNEYJim Coffey (O) 561-5510

ZONING ATTORNEYCarl Madonna (O) 561-6800

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERDonald Lee (O) 562-6840

(H) 563-9426(C) 569-1132

WATER AND WASTE WATER DIRECTORDavid Comfort (O) 562-6892

RECREATION DIRECTORRobert Robare (O) 562-6860

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BUDGET OFFICERDiane Miller (O) 562-6826

DOG CONTROL OFFICERDavid Duquette (O) 562-6831

BINGO INSPECTORArthur Maggy (H) 561-4622

HISTORIANArnold “Red” Jubert (O) 562-6887

ASSESSOREffa Sullivan (O) 562-6820

EDITOR, INFORMATIONAL BULLETINDeborah PatnodeSecretary to the Supervisor

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