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Water and Sewer Scheduled repairs & EMERGENCIES

The Department of Public Works (PW) is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance and implementation of Town of LaGrange infrastructure, specifically water, sewer and stormwater. The Department, also, ensures compliance in all phases of project development after Planning Board approval pertaining to infrastructure.

In regards to Town infrastructure, PW manages all water, sewer, stormwater, lighting and sidewalk special districts as well as new districts & district extensions. The Department oversees the Town's operators, Environmental Consultants, and assists district residents with issues or concerns they may encounter. PW also is responsible for short and long term capital infrastructure planning to ensure compliance with Federal, State and County regulations. PW manages the current infrastructure to ensure it can meet or exceed its life expectancy and to anticipate future infrastructure needs.

Stormwater management and compliance with MS4 regulations is also under the jurisdiction of PW in conjunction with the Town Highway Superintendent. The Department regularly assists residents throughout the Town with drainage issues and assists with mitigation, in addition to management of stormwater special districts. The Administrator of PW is the Stormwater Management Officer for the Town, which entails enforcement of all NYSDEC MS4 requirements. PW is also responsible for the protection and compliance of all classified wetlands within the Town.

WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION:

SOUTHWEST WATER DISTRICT - Lakeview Court and surrounding area (Caudie & MacGhee):  A water repair is schedule for Thursday, October 22, 2020.  It is not anticipated at this time that there will be a water service interruption, however if it is necessary to make the repair once excavated, water service would be interrupted from 9 am to 3 pm.  If you experience any water service issues after the repair please contact during Town Hall (closed on Monday) hours - 845-452-8562 or wlivigni@lagrangeny.gov or if after hours - 845-486-1030.  Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

If you are experiencing any other service problems please call 845-452-8562 or email wlivigni@lagrangeny.gov  If you are experiencing an after-hours emergency - please contact Environmental Consultants at 845-486-1030.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

NOXON KNOLLS SEWER & GRANDVIEW WATER:

Due to Covid-19 and the Governor's PAUSE order, the projects scheduled in both districts will be rescheduled for 2021.  If you  have any questions, please contact the Public Works office:  wlivigni@lagrangeny.gov or 845-452-8562.  Thank you for your patience and continued cooperation.

Forms and Applications:

The following is a list of forms for permits required by the Department of Planning & Public Works:

• Water Permit Application - Residential and Commercial
• Sewer Permit Application - Residential and Commercial
• SWPPP Application
• Wetlands Permit Application
• Site Development Construction Permit Application
• Grading Permit Application (this form can only be used for those lots having received subdivision approval with pre-engineered grading plans)
• Blasting Permit

Please be aware that some applications are required to include all fees, plans, supporting documentation (as required by Town Code), executed Acknowledgment of Escrow Policy Form, and Environmental Assessment Form;  incomplete submissions will not be accepted.  Please click the following links for the Town's Escrow Policy and Acknowledgement Form:

• Escrow Policy
• Acknowledgement Form for Escrow Policy

Application Fees:

Public Works Fee Schedule

Annual Reports:

2019 - 2020 MS4 Stormwater Management Annual Report

2015 Certified Backflow Detectors/Device Testers

Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for distribution in 2020 (covering the reporting for 2019) by District:

Manchester ~ Titusville ~ Deerfield ~ Noxon Knolls ~ Southwest ~ Mapleview Districts

Town Center Water Improvement Area ~ Harvest Ridge District

Grandview Water District

Which Special Districts (Water/Sewer/Stormwater) are you in?

Dutchess County Parcel Access Link

Directions to find out what district you are in:

1. Select “Town of LaGrange” at the top right hand side of your screen;
2. Enter the last 6 digits of your parcel number/hit the Owner tab and enter the property owner’s name/hit the address tab and enter the physical address of the property -  in the column to the right of the aerial map of Dutchess County.  Hit the ‘go’ button;
3. Select your property in that same column;
4. Select the “Full property card” option (in red) at the bottom of that column;
5. Scroll down the pop-up screen to the bottom until you reach the “Special District Information;”
6. The district(s) your property is in will be listed, as will the benefit units.

Do your part to keep our waterbodies clean!