Southeast, NY

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Special Districts - Drinking Water Facts

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  • Yes, your water is safe. Unless you are otherwise notified, your water meets the standards for safe drinking water regulated by the New York State Department of Health.
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  • Standards are typically numerical limits on the concentrations, or amounts, of a contaminant. In cases where a contaminant cannot be readily measured, such as for microbiological organisms that can sicken humans, water supplies must provide treatment, such as disinfection and filtration, to ensure safe water.
    Special Districts - Drinking Water Facts
  • You don’t need to buy bottled water for health reasons if your drinking water meets federal, state, or provincial drinking water standards.
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  • A Boil Water Order is issued by public health officials when there is a concern over the safety of your drinking water. Water should be boiled for at least 3 minutes.
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  • The hydrant flushing schedule is located in a link on the bottom of the Special District page.
    Special Districts - Drinking Water Facts
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