Greene County's First Incorporated Village
Please be advised, due to the effects of yesterday's storm, the mayor has issued a boil water notice for all water service customers in the Village and Town of Athens. Our team is working hard to bring turbidity levels back down to normal, but until then all water used for drinking or food preparation should …
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Hello Neighbors, Mandatory restrictions on water usage have been lifted. However, we ask that you continue to practice voluntary water conservation efforts. We've had some good rainfall and conditions have improved at the reservoir but we're not out of the woods yet. There's not much in the forecast for the next couple of weeks. And …
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Hello Neighbors, A high flow event has occurred in the village due to an incident at the Athens Pool earlier today. Because of this, some residents may be experiencing brown water issues. To address this situation, staff from the water department is beginning hydrant flushing procedures on Schoharie Tpke. We hope to have the situation …
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Hello Neighbors, There was a printing error on the most recent batch of water/sewer bills. The bill has a due date of 7/31/25 listed. This is incorrect. The actual due date for second quarter water bills is 8/15/26. No late payment penalties will be incurred for payments received between 7/31/26 and 8/15/26. Late payment penalties …
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Hello Neighbors, Drought conditions are nearing severe at the reservoir. Mandatory water restrictions are currently in effect. Please practice conservation efforts until further notice. There is insufficient rain in the forecast. Please see tips below for ways to conserve water during this dry season. Water conservation begins at home and benefits the entire community. Here …
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Each year, in order to comply with New York State regulations, the Village issues a report on the quality of our drinking water. The report for 2024 is now available. It includes details on where the water "comes from, what it contains and how it compares to state standards". You can read the full report …
Each year, in order to comply with New York State regulations, the Village issues a report on the quality of our drinking water. The report for 2025 is now available. It includes details on where the water "comes from, what it contains and how it compares to state standards". You can read the full report …
Hello Neighbors, We are experiencing early signs of drought conditions at the reservoir. Please practice water conservation efforts until further notice. There is insufficient rain in the forecast. Please see tips below for ways to conserve water during this dry season. Water conservation begins at home and benefits the entire community. Here are ways you …
Hello Neighbors, Hydrant flushing operations are scheduled in the village for this week: May 26th - May 29th. We always get a lot of questions regarding hydrant flushing. So, here's some info from our water operators, including what to expect and what to do during the procedure. Hydrant Flushing 101: FAQ’s Why is hydrant flushing …
Hello Neighbors, On May 13th, at the start of the Village of Athens Board of Trustees meeting, we will hold a brief informational session on upcoming changes to our sewer rate structure and fee schedule. As you may know, the village recently underwent a study of our sewer rates and structure to determine the best …