the public and we are actively seeking members of our community to join the committee.
Village of Red Hook Sewer Department Monthly Report November 2023
We continue to meet regularly to discuss bigger plants and addressing requests for future connections to the sewer system. During the Month of November, the Village Board passed a resolution to allow the village Engineers to compile a report and plan for maximum expansion so that as we move forward we have a master plan to work toward in adding to our system. The STEP sewer system was specifically designed to be able for future expansion without involving a complete overhaul of the system. It was designed with phases in mind to be able to address the growing needs of the Village and our residents. We should expect the report to come in from the engineer around March 2024. With this report we will be able to seek out potential funding opportunities for expansion.
During the month of October we averaged 12,000 MGD in the old plant and 39,000 MGD in the BK Plant. There were five samples sent out for testing and all came back within the normal range. For the old plant one process train is down for review of deficiencies, and clogging has been an issue for some time at the pump station it is recommended that Pump Station mixing should be implemented to help with pump failure and pump station pump outs.
As a reminder to all residents whether you are in the Sewer Use Area or not be kind to your pipes! Please put only 3 P’s in the toilet: Pee, Poop and (Toilet) Paper and while in the kitchen (or near other drains) no Fats, Oils, or Grease “FOG” – they clog up the pipes and make the system stressed. What goes down the drain matters!
If you are in the sewer use area and the emergency alarm goes off, call the Village Sewer Operator (845) 758-1081, option 8. Press the “Silence Alarm” button ONLY AFTER notifying the Sewer Operator. Please do not open the box or tamper with Village owned equipment.