The NYS DOH has completed a Source Water Assessment for the Watervliet Reservoir and Guilderland’s well. The assessments are summarized below. The assessment includes a susceptibility rating based on the risk posed by each potential source of contamination and how likely contaminants could enter the reservoir or the well’s aquifer. The susceptibility rating is an estimate of the potential for contamination. It does not mean the water delivered to your home is or will become unsafe to drink. See section “Are there contaminants in our water?” of this report,
for information concerning low levels of contaminants in your water.
Guilderland Wells: The potential impact of a chemical or microbes on a well (Susceptibility) is based on aquifer characteristics, proximity of potential contaminant sources and chemical and biological characteristics of the contaminant.
The assessment has determined that Well’s # 1 & 2 are susceptible to nitrates. In the past levels of nitrates in these two wells has been very low to non-detectable. Well # 3 is located in a more remote area. Due to this, the assessment has determined that this well has low susceptibility to all contaminant types.
Watervliet Reservoir: The assessment found the amount of agricultural lands in our Reservoir assessment area results in a potential for protozoa contamination. Other facilities such as landfills and golf courses could release other contaminants, such as pesticides and phosphorous.
Guilderland’s water treatment plant performs multi level treatment to insure you receive safe drinking water. Additionally, as the annual report shows, your water is routinely monitored for a great number of potential contaminants.
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