Goshen engineers outline consolidated water district, new rates and phased upgrades after residents report brown water and low pressure

At the Town of Goshen—s annual water meeting, Delaware Engineering presented a plan to operate a newly consolidated water district, outlined a revised rate structure and described phased infrastructure work to address high iron and manganese levels and low pressure reported by multiple neighborhoods.

John Brush of Delaware Engineering said the consolidated district spreads capital costs across more users and that "the water that the revenue that is generated stays in the district. It does not become part of the town general fund." He and colleagues described a 2025 operating budget of $534,210, a bonded debt service of about $217,000 and an average annual water bill for a typical home of roughly $932 under the new facility-plus-usage structure.

The presentation and an extended public comment period focused on three technical priorities: removing iron and manganese from source water, restoring reliable pressure for affected customers, and completing replacement or repair work (hydrant replacements, tank repairs and well improvements) across small districts such as Arcadia Hills, Hamiltonian Park, Scotchtown Park and Stonehenge.

Why it matters: residents in several small water districts have reported discolored or pink water, clogged household filters and intermittent pressure losses that prevent normal bathing and laundry. The town and its contractor said capital work is already complete in Hamiltonian Park, where a new green-sand filtration system brought measurable improvements; other districts will be scheduled for projects and grant applications.

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