What is the state of our water supply and quality?

As unchecked development and an ongoing drought continue, the supply and quality of our water becomes threatened.  Storm water runoff from paved surfaces carry contaminants into the reservoirs and lakes that supply water to residents of the town and New York City.  

While some local reservoirs may appear full, other basins in the Croton watershed are as low as 15 percent capacity.  The Town Engineer sent a letter to residents regarding the drought and how to conserve water.

And now, contaminants have been found in residential and commercial water supply in Mahopac.  The county and town are working on remediation.

Read some recent articles on water issues affecting the Town of Carmel.

Mahopac water cleanup to start - Journal News, March 9, 2002

Carmel residents at forum express water worries - Journal News, March 8, 2002

Mahopac Point has water problems - Journal News, February 11, 2002

Mahopac merchants: Our water is safe - Journal News, January 26, 2002

Well contamination spreads to Mahopac homes - Journal News, January 29, 2002