“Residents who live in proximity to Duane Lake may soon be required to have their septic systems inspected before selling their home. Lawmakers are considering an ordinance that would require anyone seeking to transfer ownership of their residence within the Duane Lake Zoning District to first have their septic systems inspected by a “license … [Read more…]
“The Schenectady County Department of Environmental Health has issued a boil water order for the rear section of Hillcrest Villas Mobile Home Park, located at 3868 Western Turnpike, in Duanesburg. If you live in the park, do not drink the water without boiling it first. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil … [Read more…]
“Duanesburg Supervisor Rene Merrihew said last week that recent water tests of the Normans Kill conducted by the state Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed the existence of runoff into the stream from the leach field of the town’s long-closed landfill, but that it hasn’t caused any contamination. If so — and DEC won’t comment … [Read more…]