Water Main Flushing Program Pine Bush Water

The 2024 Water Main Flushing Program:

Time flushing 9:00 am to 4:00pm

May 6 - Main Well, Holland, EJR, Kelly, Borden, Cameron, Church, Edmunds

May 7 - Crispell, Blackhawk, Stock Market, Boniface

May 8 - Boniface, Ted, McDonalds to Route 52

May 9 - Maple, Charles, Prospect, New Center

May 10 -True Value Plaza, Rt 52, Hueg, Depot, Railroad, North

May 13 & 14 - Orchard, Shawangunk, Van Kueren, Finneran, Kerilee, Greising, Martin, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh

Please contact the Water Department at 845-744-2515 with any question about the 2024 flushing programs.

More Information about Flushing:

During the flushing program, most crews work between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of the main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

How will Flushing Affect Water Services?

When flushing crew are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at the most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open cold tap nearest the water meter-usually a basement sink-to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems. A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

Town of Crawford

County of Orange

State of New York

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford Town Board will hold a special meeting for the purpose of setting a public hearing for a local law to continue the Bullville Fire District and Pine Bush Fire District and any other matters that may come before the Board on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Crawford Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York.

The Town of Crawford will make every effort to assure that the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk.

Date:   April 29, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk

The Town of Crawford has several positions available to qualified individuals. We have a full time opening for a parks and grounds position. This job entails the maintenance of the parks and walking trails as well as the buildings in the Town. Skills needed are handyman skills and carpentry and the ability to run mowers and small equipment. We are also looking to fill a general office position for someone willing to learn the operations of the Town departments and report to the supervisor. Skills needed include the ability to review financial statements, computer operations and more. Please send your resume to Supervisor Charles E. Carnes at [email protected] or drop it off at Town Hall.