WATER SERVICES
Water Billing
Water at a Glance
$89.97 debt service per quarter
$54.75 per quarter (includes 7,500 gallons)
$144.42 total per quarter, regardless of use
$0.0075 per gallon above 7,500
Overview
The Village operates a public water system that serves roughly 310 residents. Water is drawn from two drilled wells on Grove Street, filtered to remove naturally occurring manganese, disinfected with chlorine, and stabilized with phosphate for corrosion control. Routine testing confirms the water meets or exceeds State and Federal health standards.
Rates & Billing (effective Q3 2025)
Minimum charge: $54.75 per quarter — covers the first 7,500 gallons (charged even if zero gallons are used).
Additional usage: $0.0075 per gallon above 7,500 gallons.
Debt Service Fee: $89.97 per quarter (assessed regardless of usage; funds the 2021 modernization).
Billing schedule: Quarterly (December, March, June, September). The new rates took effect starting after the June 2025 read until the September 2025 read; last week’s meter reading appears on the bills mailed this week.
Late Fee & Re-levy: A 10% penalty applies to unpaid bills. Unpaid water rents may be re-levied to county taxes, as per Village law.
Treatment & Testing
Because the local aquifer is naturally high in manganese, a removal process is used to meet drinking-water standards. The Village follows NYS and EPA testing schedules; annual reports are available for public review.
Meter Reading
Meters are read quarterly. Some are read electronically; others by staff. For questions about a meter or a recent reading, call (607) 783-2440 or fill out the form below for a faster response.