Public Works Water Department
The DPW is responsible for operation and maintenance of the Village water system. The goal of the department is to provide a safe and reliable source of drinking water to the people of Caledonia. Operation of a water system is a 24/7 365 day a year responsibility. The employees of the DPW are NYS certified water operators. To become a water operator, employees must take and pass a NYS water operators exam. There are different grades of water operators and each grade requires an exam. Grade D are distribution operators, and grades A & B are treatment plant operators.
WATER SYSTEM VITALS
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Serves 2500 people including
Town water districts
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20 miles of water main
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150 hydrants
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307 mainline & hydrant valves
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902 service connections
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2 water storage tanks
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4 meter vaults
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1 water control facility
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Operation & maintenance (O&M)
of distribution system
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O & M of hydrants, valves, and services
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O & M of storage tanks (painting, cleaning, etc.)
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Daily and monthly sampling
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Leak detection
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Dig safe stakeouts
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New water main and service installation
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Respond to customer inquiries
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Mow facilities
Water Department
Village of Caledonia, NY
3095 Main Street | Caledonia, NY 14423
585-538-6565
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