Part Of Carmel Under Water Restrictions Due To System Repairs

CARMEL, NY — The Town of Carmel started water system infrastructure repairs April 10, and while they are going on, residents in four of its 13 water districts may not wash cars, water lawns, fill pools or other non-essential activities.

The town instituted mandatory restrictions in four of its 13 water districts:

• Carmel Water District #1 - Hamlet of Mahopac
• CWD #8 - Mahopac Ridge
• CWD #10 - Lakeview Park
• CWD #13 - Red Mills

The Town Police Department will be enforcing these prohibitions.

Non-essential purposes include:

• The washing of motor vehicles, except for windshields, mirrors and the like
• The cleaning or washing of the outside of buildings or other structures by the use of water or steam
• The bleeding of supply lines except for the purpose of maintaining a constant flow to prevent freezing
• The flooding of outdoor skating rinks
• The filling of swimming pools, portable and otherwise, except swimming pools designed and used exclusively for medical treatment
• The use of automatic plumbing flush fixtures or apparatus, and the maintenance of constant flow from showers and similar apparatus
• The use of hose, spout and similar pressure-bathing apparatus, and the maintenance of constant flow from showers and similar apparatus
• The new installation of refrigeration and/or air-conditioning equipment requiring the use of water
• The watering of lawns and private gardens and the operation of ornamental ponds, pools and fountains.

The repair work will last through June 30.

A water emergency was declared April 5 to ensure the integrity of the water system and its supply throughout the districts in accordance with the Town Code. If you have any questions please call 845-628-1500 ex. 181.

The districts are operated under contract by Bee & Jay Plumbing & Heating.