Discolored Water

Dear Residents in the vicinity of the Thayer Lane well:

Over the past few months, you may have experienced some water service interruptions and discoloration in your water.  We understand this can be confusing or of concern.

First and foremost, the Village would like to assure you that the water remains completely safe to use and drink.  The discoloration is caused by naturally occurring iron sediment that when disturbed inside our water mains causes the discoloration.

These recent disturbances are a result of major water infrastructure upgrades that the Village is making to ensure the long-term safety and supply of water.  Usually, it is a result of replacing major underground valves (up to 16” diameter) or new water mains between the infrastructure.

To comply with new federal and state regulations, we are in the midst of adding a GAC filtration plant to the two wells on Thayer Lane and for supply we are adding a well on the Club property (off of Astor). We expect to complete these major projects over the next few months however, until then, you may experience discoloration.  In advance of scheduled work, we will send notifications.

  In the event of discolorization, please run the cold water (from the lowest point in your home, if possible) or, weather permitting, run a garden hose until clear. 

Separately, please note you may experience some cloudiness in the water which is just micro-air bubbles, which, when left to settle, will dissipate, leaving your water clear.

As already stated, the water is completely safe and the Village, its engineers, and contractors are working vigorously to complete these upgrades.

We will communicate more comprehensively in the future when we anticipate discolored water.

Thank you again for your patience.

Christian DiMartino

Supt of Public Works and Water

Footnote:  Iron is a naturally occurring mineral found in Long Island’s aquifers (water supply underground). According to the Environmental Protection Agency of the US Government, iron in drinking water is generally considered an aesthetic, rather than a health, issue. Here is the source link:  https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/drinking-water-regulations-and-contaminants