Hartwick Officials Discuss Water and Fire Dep’t Issues
By DARLA M. YOUNGS
HARTWICK
Town of Hartwick officials held a Work Session Meeting on Monday, April 21 in which approval was given to contract with Delaware Engineering, to address necessary improvements to the town’s water reservoir building.
On Monday, April 14, an emergency water meeting was called by Interim Town Supervisor Connie Haney after Councilmember Bryan LoRusso reached out to the New York State Department of Health following reports from a resident who had questioned the health and safety of the town’s water system.
In that meeting, Haney and Councilmember Chris Briggs, who is the town’s water supply administrator, assured residents that the municipality’s drinking water is safe for consumption. However, a mold issue in the water reservoir building has been observed and noted by the Department of Health as a deficiency that must be rectified, Haney said. The town has 120 days to act upon the DoH deficiency report. Officials also confirmed on April 14 that the Environmental Protection Agency as well as the state DoH are monitoring the town’s progress and that both departments are willing to provide assistance.
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