Public Works

If you are in a Town Water District: Irrigation Systems and Pool filling is not permitted from your water service line due to existing public water supply permits.

PROTOCOLS:

All WATER districts:  Protocol and typical meter pit 

All SEWER districts:  Protocol and pump station standard

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.