LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Village of Geneseo is spearheading an over $13,000 study for an engineering firm to recommend a removal system for a known carcinogen, trihalomethanes (THM's), in their water storage tank, which serves customers in Geneseo, Leicester and York. Bill Davis with MRB Engineering, the Village's go-to engineering firm, said that the $13,750 study would recommend the best device to keep drinking water THM's below the maximum … [Read more...]
Water Damage Moves County Board Meetings
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Heavy water damage from a broken pipe has moved Livingston County Board of Supervisors meetings from the boardroom on the third floor. The Livingston County Board of Supervisors advises that their public meetings on Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 will be held in the Strong Conference Room 205-208 due to water damage at the Government Center. County Administrator Ian Coyle said Sunday that a sprinkler pipe elbow broke, leaking water … [Read more...]
Lima Water Main Issue Causes Low Pressure
LIMA – The Village of Lima is dealing with water main issues that have caused problems with the village's water supply. According to our news partner News10 NBC, several Lima residents have contacted News10 NBC to say they have not been able to get water in the village. Village of Lima Highway Superintendent Ben Luft confirmed that the water main issue has caused low water pressure. Luft says that they are aware of the issue and … [Read more...]
Lima Faces Water Cost Hike or Supplier Switch
LIMA – Lima's water contract with the city of Rochester will be expiring soon, but with a cost increase on the way, the Town Board is considering other water options. This fall, Lima’s 30-year-old water contract with Rochester will expire. If the town renews that contract, the agreement will span 20 more years. According to Town Attorney Steve Kruk, however, continuing with the Rochester supplier will mean an increase in cost. “Several … [Read more...]
Livingston County Receives $17M for Akzo Nobel Mine Collapse
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The county government received the $17 million promised as part of the settlement with Akzo Nobel Salt Inc. to prevent future public health problems related to the mine collapse of 1994. County Administrator Ian Coyle updated members of the Board of Supervisors that the money has been received and put into their respective accounts: $11 million for county water supply infrastructure improvement, repair and maintenance … [Read more...]
DEC Says Geneseo is Spared from $6M Water Improvements
GENESEO – The Village of Geneseo may be spared from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)'s locally notorious phosphorus decontamination requirements. If the DEC requires the Village to make phosphorus decontamination upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility, the Village would need to borrow $6 million to do so. Trustee Matt Cook passed along informal correspondence from the DEC at Monday night's Village Board … [Read more...]
Livonia Schools Release Testing Plan for High Lead in Water
LIVONIA – In consultation with the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership Health and Safety Services Department, Livonia Central School District (CSD) developed and administered a voluntary testing plan for all facilities following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines. According to a press release from Livonia CSD Superintendent Matthew Cole, EPA Guidelines indicate that anything above 20 parts per billion (ppb) is considered an … [Read more...]
Livingston County Applies for Grant to Streamline Municipal Water Costs
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County is applying for a New York State Grant to make water distribution in Avon and Geneseo more efficient. Bill Bacon, Director of Livingston County Development, says that if approved, the $300,000 grant would go towards finding ways to cut water delivery costs the villages of Geneseo and Avon. "Until the work begins on the program, the consultant will have to allow their approach to evolve as they find ways … [Read more...]
Health Dept. Clears Leicester’s Water After E. Coli Presence
LEICESTER – Water supplies in York and now Leicester are now cleared for all use by the Livingston County Department of Health after E. Coli bacteria were found in local water samples. According to a press release from the Department of Health, they and the Leicester Public Water System have reviewed the laboratory analysis results of water quality samples collected recently and have determined that the water provided by the Leicester Public … [Read more...]
E. Coli Presence Triggers ‘Boil Water’ Advisory in York
YORK – The Livingston County Department of Health is asking all residents in Cuylerville and York to boil their water before using. According to a press release from the Department of Health, boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice. "Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using or use bottled water certified for … [Read more...]