Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1

In compliance with State regulations, Greenburgh Consolidated Water District #1 provides an annual report detailing the quality of your municipal water supply. This report aims to enhance public awareness about water quality and emphasize the importance of protecting our water sources.

The report includes a comprehensive overview of last year's water quality data, information about water sources, content analysis, and comparison with State standards. If you have questions about this report or your water supply, please contact Charles Martins, Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator. The Westchester County Health Department's Bureau of Environmental Quality has regulatory oversight of the District and can be reached at their office.

We encourage residents to stay informed about their water supply. The District conducts all official business during regularly scheduled Town Board meetings, typically held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Town Hall at 7:30 PM, with modified schedules in July and August.

Where Your Water Comes From

Generally, municipal water sources include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over land or through ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and sometimes radioactive material, and can pick up substances from animal or human activities. Potential contaminants include microbial pollutants, inorganic compounds, pesticides, herbicides, organic chemicals, and radioactive substances.

To ensure safe tap water, the State and EPA establish regulations limiting certain contaminants in public water systems. Similarly, the FDA regulates bottled water safety standards.

Our District purchases all water from New York City's Department of Environmental Protection via the Catskill and Delaware aqueducts. This surface water originates 120 miles northwest of Greenburgh in protected Catskill Mountain watersheds. During 2017, our system experienced no supply restrictions.

While EPA typically requires surface water filtration, our water has already undergone necessary treatments before reaching us. The exceptional quality of this source water qualifies for a "Filtration Avoidance" waiver from the EPA, thanks to New York City's $1.5 billion investment in watershed protection programs. This exemption saves billions in filtration plant construction costs, helping control rate increases.

Under the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule requirements, Catskill/Delaware water receives dual disinfection: chlorine treatment and UV disinfection at the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility (operational since 2012) to protect against microbiological contaminants. Additionally, New York City adds fluoride for dental health benefits.

Our District performs additional treatment including supplemental chlorine disinfection and corrosion control using liquid zinc orthophosphate with sodium hydroxide.

1. For how long may library books be borrowed? New books check out for 2 weeks. All other books and audiobooks check out for 3 weeks. DVDs and videos check out for one week with no renewals. Book renewals are possible by smartphone, website, or in person. Items with hold requests cannot be renewed.
2. Do you have computer systems available for public use? Patrons receive 2 hours of computer access daily. PCs offer Internet browsing and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others. Computer use is complimentary.
3. What are the library operating hours? Is the library open weekends? The Mocksville library operates Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Sunday hours are 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Cooleemee branch operates Monday-Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a daily closure from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm for lunch. This branch remains closed on weekends.
4. Can I send faxes from the library? Fax services are available at both Mocksville and Cooleemee locations. The fee structure is $1.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
5. Does the library offer color printing? Both Mocksville and Cooleemee branches provide color printing services at $0.25 per page.
6. Are legal forms available at the library? While staff cannot provide legal advice, the library maintains business and personal legal resources in the North Carolina collection, General collection, and Reference section. Most legal materials have call numbers in the 346 range. Staff can assist in locating appropriate resources.
7. Is free Wi-Fi available at the library? Yes! Both Mocksville and Cooleemee branch libraries offer complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Connect to the Davie-Guest – DCPL network and accept the terms through your web browser.
8. Can I print remotely to the library? Absolutely! The library's Wi-Fi printing service is accessible from any internet-connected location. Visit https://www.printeron.net/dcpl/ml to use this service.
9. How can I check book availability? Patrons can search the online catalog at https://www.davie.nccardinal.org/. Remember that Davie County Public Library participates in the NC Cardinal Consortium, allowing requests from over 30 different library systems if items are unavailable locally.
10. How do I volunteer at the library? Adult volunteers should visit the library for an application or download one from the website under About Us > Support the Library > Volunteers. Completed applications should be submitted to the circulation desk at Mocksville Library. Teen volunteers can join the Teen Team Volunteer program through the Youth Services Department.
11. Is there a historian staffing the Local History Room? While there's no official staff person in the Martin-Wall History Room, knowledgeable volunteers assist on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Barbara Harvel, our Friday volunteer, specializes in family genealogy research and is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.