William J. Greene, of Kinderhook passed away October 28, 2013 at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
New York Rural Water Association Position on Ballot Proposition # 3
Exclusion of Indebtedness Contracted for Sewage Facilities
Ballot propositions are too often overlooked by voters on Election Day. We urge voters to pay close attention to this proposition, and to vote yes on its adoption.
This measure would extend a provision of law which has been in effect since 1962, and renewed every ten years since, to exclude indebtedness for sewage facilities from their constitutional debt limits.
Town of Plattsburgh Water Department recognized
By DAN HEATH Press-Republican The Press Republican Tue Oct 22, 2013, 07:20 AM EDT
PLATTSBURGH — Support for Kyle Kourofsky, an employee with Asperger’s syndrome, has earned the Town of Plattsburgh recognition from a state agency.
Workshop in a Box
Sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure is a critical foundation of economic development, but in uncertain economic times it is even more critical.
Summary of the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act and Frequently Asked Questions
EPA has posted on its Web site a revised list of frequently-asked-questions to assist manufactures, retailers, regulators and the general public in complying with and understanding the requirements of the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act. The FAQs address the definition of lead free, the effective date, calculating lead content, 3rdparty certification, product labeling, repair and replacement parts, and exemptions.
Congrats to Teresa Boepple – Appointed Assistant Director to the Bureau of Water Supply Protection
On October 17, 2013 we received word that the NYS Department of Health announced the appointment of Teresa Boepple to the position of Assistant Director of the Bureau of Water Supply Protection.
The Water Cycle
The Cycle
Water is constantly being cycled between the atmosphere, the ocean and land. This cycling is a very important process that helps sustain life on Earth.
National Take Back Day
Are you aware that on October 26, 2013, all citizens can drop off their unused or expired medications to specific sites to help keep our environment safe. We strongly encourage you not to flush old medication and take advantage of this national program. Through the efforts of the United States Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration/Office of Diversion Control – you can go to the following website and type in your zip code to find local facilities that will be participating in this national event to take back your unused or expired medication and save our environment. Pleas