Town of Rosendale Water and Sewer Districts
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Terry Johnson:Water and Sewer Superintendent
The Water and Sewer Clerk: Theresa Heinitz is available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Town Hall 424 Main Street Rosendale, N.Y. 845-658-3159 Ext#4. E-mail the clerk at watersewerclerk@yahoo.com
The Treatment Facility Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday
24 hour Emergency Coverage 7 days a week- Call Days: 658-3159 Ext. #4
Call Nights: Rosendale Police at 658-9000
Email to: TJ644@msn.com
History of the Water System
The Town of Rosendale Water District began as the Rosendale Water Works Company February 19, 1894. The first source of water was the reservoir on Mountain Road. In 1900, the Still Reservoir (named such because it was a water source for an Apple Jack Whiskey Still) became part of the water supply. The Rosendale Water Company was sold to the Village of Rosendale in 1903. In the 1930's a new dam was constructed for the Mountain Reservoir Supply under the WPA program during the Depression. In the 1950's, disinfections equipment was added to both sources.
When the Village of Rosendale dissolved in 1978, the water supplies and piping became the Town of Rosendale Water District. And in 1981, a the District developed a well supply and treatment plant. The well is frequently referred to as the Renda Well, as that was the name of the previous owner. Between 1978 and 2000 eighty percent of the water mains in the system have been replaced, with the bulk of the money coming from Federal Grants under the Small Cities HUD program.
In 1990 a Federal Law known as the Surface Water Treatment Rule took effect. This law requires all surface water supplies to install filtration equipment (or for New York City, to develop a filtration avoidance criteria program acceptable to the EPA.) The Water District was able to secure HUD Funds to build a filter plant for the Still Pond Reservoir. The Mountain Reservoir had to be abandoned due the expense involved with building a filter plant for a seasonal supply.
The Water District currently uses the Still Pond Filter Plant as its primary supply. The Well Supply is used whenever the filter plant cannot meet all of the water needs of the District. The Well has its own treatment plant and pumping system. Because the Well supply contains sulfur, it appears milky when first drawn from the tap and has a slight odor. The milkiness clears up quickly, but due to the appearance, using the well generates a high number of customer complaints. The District is looking into additional treatment for the Well.
The Water District staff consists of a Superintendent, 2 full time operators, a part time operator trainee, and a clerk. The Superintendent and both operators are fully certified water treatment plant operators. The are responsible for the operation and maintenance of both water treatment plants, the pump station, the water distribution system, collecting and analyzing water samples, reporting to local and State authorities, installing and reading water meters, and responding to customer emergencies and complaints. They are also required to attend continuing education classes to maintain certification and to keep abreast of current technology and regulations.
Consumer Confidence Water Report 2003 for the Town of Rosendale click confidencereport2003.cfm
Consumer Confidence Water Report 2000 for the Town of Rosendale click confidencereport2000.cfm
Consumer Confidence Water Report 2001 for the Town of Rosendale click confidencereport2001.cfm
Consumer Confidence Water Report 2002 for the Town of Rosendale click confidencereport2002.cfm
History of The Sewer System
Up until the late 1970's, all of the properties in the Village of Rosendale were served by individual septic systems. Due to the high population density, many of these systems experienced problems. When the Federal Government passed the first Clean Water Act, funding for municipal sewer systems became available.
With the help of Federal grants and low interest loans, the Town of Rosendale was able to construct a wastewater treatment plant and install a sanitary sewerage collection system in the areas of the former village where the need was greatest. The Rosendale Sewer Improvement Area was established and became the Rosendale Sewer District. The wastewater treatment plant began operation in 1981. The plant has the capacity to treat 100,000 gallons of wastewater each day. It is currently operating at 80% of its permitted flow. In 1989 the District received a Federal HUD Grant to install a sludge dewatering system at the facility.
The wastewater treatment process is known as an activated sludge system. The Cleaning of the wastewater is done by a variety of micro-organisms. The treatment plant provides the optimum environment for the micro-organisms to do their job. The water leaving the treatment plant is 90 to 95% cleaner than it was upon arrival.
The treatment plant is staffed 365 days a year. There are 2 full time operators, an operator trainee, a superintendent and a clerk. The Superintendent and both operators are fully licensed professionals. They routinely attend classes associated with the wastewater treatment process. The staff is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and associated equipment, the sewer collection system, 3 lift stations, the collection and analysis of samples, and reporting to local and State officials.
The money for the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and the sewer system is received from the houses and businesses that use the system. The charges are calculated based on the amount of water used. The portion of the initial construction cost that was not covered by Federal Grant money is being paid back through taxes on the properties in the Sewer District. After 20 years of continuous operation, some of the equipment is beginning to wear out. The District is in the process of evaluating plans to upgrade the treatment plant.
Water and Sewer Rates
Water meters are read quarterly and bills are mailed as follows:
1st Quarter on March 30, 2nd Quarter an June 30, 3rd Quarter on September 30, and 4th Quarter on December 31. Bills ore due upon receipt and are assessed a late fee after 30 days.
Water Rates per Quarter: 0 to 5,000 gallons - $45.00 , over 5,000 gallons is an additional $4.50 per thousand gallons
Sewer Rates per Quarter: 0 to 5,000 gallons $65.00, over 5,000 gallons is an additional $4.50 per thousand gallons
Conservation Tips
YOUR WATER METER CAN HELP YOU SAVE WATER
Do you know how much water you use where you live? Your water meter knows. It keeps track of every drop. Day in and day out like an ever faithful servant, it calculates the amount of clean, clear drinking water pouring through your pipes.
Take a morning shower, have a refreshing drink, do the dishes or wash clothes, water the lawn, it's all recorded on the meter's dial. Is that useful for you to know? It could be.
Some meters read straight across like the odometer on a car. Others are circular with five or six dials. If a dial pointer isn't exactly centered on a number or is between two numbers, read the lower number. Start with the dial marked 100,000 and read clockwise around the dials.
Want to check how much water you use to soak the lawn or to take a shower? Turn on the tap and watch the meter dial move for precisely five minutes. Multiply that number of gallons by 12 to find the quantity used per hour. If you've never done this before, you may be amazed by how much water you're using.
Do your part to use water wisely. Your water meter can help.
Sewer District Requirements for Service
PERMITS: Permits must be obtained from the Rosendale Sewer District before any work is started. Permits for road or street openings must be obtained from the Highway Department having jurisdiction in that area. The excavator must contact UFPO at 1-800-962-7962 at least 2 days prior to digging.
TYPE OF PIPE: Medium or standard weight cast iron soil pipe, or ABS or PVC SDR 23.5, or ABS or PVC Drain Vent and Waste pipe Schedule 40 or PVC SDR35*
SIZE OF PIPE: Minimum is 4 (minimum slope of 1/4 per foot), 6 pipe for laterals of 100 in length (minimum slope of 1/8 per foot.
BEDDING: All pipe is to be bedded in at least 6 of gravel, crushed stone, or sand.DEPTH: The depth shall be sufficient to afford protection from frost.HOUSE PLUMBING: All sewer services are to have a clean-out before service enters the building, and will be equipped with a house trap and fresh air vent before any branch or fixture. The only fittings preceding above the trap and fresh air vent will be clean-outs or offsets or adapters. Minimum size of trap and fresh air vent will be 4. Where horizontal bends of more than 11 1/2 degrees are required, clean-outs will be installed. All installations will be required to have a vent through the roof of the building and in most cases the present vent will be accepted.SURFACE WATER: Collar drains and sump pumps will not be allowed for the purposes of relieving surface water or infiltration of surface water into the sewers. All surface water and rain leaders are to be omitted from sanitary piping.INSPECTION: No trench is to be backfilled and no service is to be granted until the line has been inspected and approved by the Sewer District personnel. If a trench is filled before inspection is made, the plumber to whom a permit is issued must re-excavate the trench for inspection.FEES: No Permit will be issued until all fees have been paid.
Permit Fee: $ 25.00
Tapping Fee: $100.00
Connection Fee Residential: $500.00
Connection Fee Commercial , 4 lateral: $1,000 per unit
Connection Fee Commercial, 6 lateral: $1,500 per unit
Water District Requirements for Service
PERMITS: Permits must be obtained from the Rosendale Water District before any work is started. Permits for road or street openings must be obtained from the Highway Department having jurisdiction in that area. The excavator must contact UFPO at 1-800-962-7962 at least 2 days prior to digging.
TYPE OF PIPE: Only type K copper or Class 52 ductile iron pipe shall be permitted.
SIZE OF PIPE: No house service shall be smaller than 3/4 inch.
FITTINGS: Only flare fittings shall be allowed between the water main and the water meter.
DEPTH: Recommended depth is five (5) feet. In no case shall it be less than four (4) feet.
STANDARD FOR SERVICE LINE: All service lines shall extend at right angles from the street main to the property line. A curb valve and box is to be installed at the property line. Every connection or service pipe must be laid with not less than six (6) inches slack; such slack shall not be more than two (2) feet from the main.
HOUSE PLUMBING: A stop and waste valve is to be placed on every supply pipe just inside the building. The homeowner is to provide an area for the water meter installation. No connection shall be made prior to the meter. An approved backflow prevention device shall be installed downstream of the water meter. A pressure reducing valve is recommended. INSPECTION: No trench is to be backfilled and no water service is to be granted until the line has been inspected and approved by the Water District.FEES:
No Permit will be issued until all fees have been paid.
Permit Fee: $ 25.00
Tapping Fee: $100.00
Connection Fee Residential: $500.00
Connection Fee Commercial : 4 lateral: $1,000 per unit
Connection Fee Commercial: 6 lateral: $1,500 per unit
*Installation of SDR 35 is at the option of the property owner. The Sewer District assumes no liability for problems associated with improper installation or root intrusion associated with gasket joints.
If you have any questions about the information on this webpage, the testing results listed or anything concerning your water utility, please contact the Water and Sewer Superintendent Terry Johnson at (845)658-8718.
Interesting water/sewer related Links on the web that you may want to see. Just click on the link and go to that website:
http://www.dec.state.ny.us
http://www.wef.org/
http://www.nyruralwater.org/
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