WATER DEPARTMENT

The village water system is serviced and maintained by the employees of the Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Works Superintendent oversees the operations at the Water Department. The Chief Water Operator is Lance Jobe who possesses a class B and D water license. Other members of the DPW who posses water licenses are: Timothy Peterson who also possesses a class B and D water license and Frank Snyder and Anthony Papasergi who both possess a class C water license. Our water system serves 5278 people through 800 service connections in the Village of Allegany and 125 service connections in the Town of Allegany. Regular maintenance of the water well houses and testing of water is conducted daily. The Village of Allegany contracts with the Town of Allegany to supply water to their water districts including Saint Bonaventure University.

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Water Department Facilities

The Village of Allegany Water Department has three well houses where water is pumped and treated for public consumption. Water Well House #1 is located on North First Street. Water Well House #2 is located on South Seventh Street and Water Well House #3 is located on East Union Street. Each well is at a depth of approximately 50 feet. Wells one and two produce quality water at a rate of 600 gallons per minute. Well three produces quality water at a rate of 650 gallons per minute.

Our water system serves 5278 people through 800 service connections in the Village of Allegany and 125 service connections in the Town of Allegany.

Major projects planned for the 2011-2012 Budget year:

• Continue Fire Hydrant and Water Main Valve Replacement and/or repairs on Hill area.
• Install new water main valves at North Fourth St. and Chestnut St..
• Install a SCADA System to the Water System which will include Chlorine and Flouride monitoring as wells as the capability to control and/or observe equipment outside of the facilities.
• Upgrade the alarm System at Water Facilities using the newly installed SCADA.

Related Links

DPW Responsibilities and Personnel
Allegany Department of Public Works Photos
Street Department | Sewer Department
DPW Superintendent Monthly Report To Board

Other Links of Interest

Cattaraugus County Health Department | NYS Department of Health
New York Rural Water Association (NYRWA) | American Water Works Association

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