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Sanitary Sewer Overflows at 01A & 01B WWTPs – Notice of Violation Order on Consent

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Delaware Engineering, D.P.C.

Tel: 518.452.1290 Fax: 518.452.1335

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28 Madison Avenue Extension Albany, New York 12203

March 19, 2026

Vijay Gandhi NYSDEC Division of Water Region 3 21 South Putt Corners Rd New Paltz, NY 12561

RE : Sanitary Sewer Overflows at 01A & 01B WWTPs – Notice of Violation Order on Consent DEC Case No. R3-20250610-54 Village of Red Hook WWTP SPDES # NY0271420

Dear Mr. Gandhi:

In response to your letter on February 26, 2026, please see the proposed implementation schedule below:

  • Odor Control Power Vent – Installed March 2, 2026

  • EQ Tank High-Level Alarm – Installed March 6, 2026

  • Mudwell 1A & 1B Pump Discharge to EQ Tank – April 20[th] , 2026

  • Submit Design for Short-Term Upgrades – July 20[th] , 2026

  • DEC Review Completed – January 20[th] , 2027

  • Bid/Award – March 20[th] , 2027

  • Start Construction – May 20[th] , 2027

  • Submit Design for Long-Term Upgrades/Expansion – July 20[th] , 2027

  • Complete Construction of Short-Term Upgrades – December 20[th] , 2027

  • DEC Review Completed for Long-Term Upgrades/Expansion – September 20[th] , 2028

  • Bid/Award for Long-Term Upgrades/Expansion – December 20[th] , 2028

  • Start Construction for Long-Term Upgrades/Expansion – February 20[th] , 2029

  • • Complete Construction for Long-Term Upgrades/Expansion – June 1[st] 2031

Please call me at 518-452-1290 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

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Roberto Flores, P.E. Senior Project Manager

CC: Meena George, PE, RWE NYSDEC Ashley Johnson, OGC, NYSDEC Leslie Coon, H2O Innovation Karen Smythe, Mayor, Village of Red Hook

55 South Main Street 223 Main Street 548 Broadway 16 East Market Street Oneonta, NY 13820 Goshen, NY 10924 Monticello, NY 12701 Red Hook, NY 12571 607.432.8073 845.615.9232 845.791.7777 518.452.1290

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