Crews will be out today, tomorrow and next week (week starting 7/24/23) performing low flow hydrant flushing in various points throughout the Village. Low flow flushing should not affect water pressure or aesthetics. *If you are having any water issues, please report them. You can call the office at (518)945-1551, or click here and fill …
Special Water Notice: 7/18/23
The Village Clerk's office has received reports from a few water users who are experiencing discoloration in their water. Crews will be out today doing targeted flushing in various points throughout the Village. This should help to resolve the issues. If you are having issues, please report them. This will help us target which areas …
Important Water Bill Info
Hello Neighbors, If you are a water/sewer customer you most likely received your bill last Friday. Due to a printing error, the due date on the bill is incorrect. The actual due date for first quarter water/sewer payments is May 10, 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please share this information with those who may …
Voluntary Water Restrictions in Effect
Hello Again Everyone, I've gotten questions recently about when we'd lift the water restrictions that were put in place about a month ago. I know, because of recent rainfall, it seems like things should be back to normal, but unfortunately they are not. Because our drought conditions were so severe, our systems operator has advised …
Water Update: 9/16/22
Happy Friday Everyone, Some of you had asked if the Village had lifted our mandatory water restrictions, which went into effect approximately two weeks ago. At our department heads meeting on Wednesday, I learned that our reservoir levels are still below the level that would allow us to lift these restrictions. Because the water is …
Water Update: Hydrant Flushing
Yesterday, flushing was suspended due to low water levels in the main tank. We have begun again this morning and will continue for the next couple of days. Crews will be out in various points throughout the Village until we correct the discoloration. We'll do our best to keep everyone informed. We apologize for the …
Special Water Notice: 8/8/22
This weekend, a few users experienced low pressure and/or brown water, due to an issue at the treatment plant. The original issue has been corrected, but water discoloration has persisted in some areas. Crews will be out today doing targeted flushing in various points throughout the Village. Some flushing was already performed and we have …
Special Notice: 8/6/22
Due to a treatment plant issue, users on Schoharie Tpke. and Salvino Dr. may experience low pressure and/or brown water. The issue has been corrected and the system is on its way back to full pressure. If you notice brown water in your home, you can flush your cold water lines before turning on the …
Notice of High Trihalomethane Levels: 2021
In 2021 the Village of Athens water system was found to have an average concentration of trihalomethanes that exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 80 parts per billion (ppb). The current THM LRAA is 82.9 ppb. Water suppliers are required to provide written public notification to consumers when MCL is exceeded. Read the full …
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Water Service Interruption: July 15th
A water main break occurred on Washington St. yesterday. Crews will be working to fix the problem tomorrow, July 15th. Unfortunately, this will mean an interruption in water service for the following areas: S. Franklin St. from Third St. south and S. Washington St. from Fourth St. south We apologize for the inconvenience. We will …