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Somers board approves formation of water district to address PFAS in Route 202 area
Summary
The Somers Town Board voted Aug. 6 to preliminarily establish a new water district to install public water infrastructure for 17 parcels along Route 202 after testing showed localized PFAS exceedances. The project is largely funded through WQIP, congressional directed funds and related sources, with an estimated cost near $4 million.
The Somers Town Board on Aug. 6 adopted resolutions initiating the formation of a Somers Water District to extend public water to 17 parcels along Route 202 after engineering testimony that some local wells exceed emerging PFAS thresholds.
Consulting town engineer Steve Robbins said the proposal responds to groundwater quality problems concentrated in a small area along Route 202. "This district is being formed to install public water infrastructure to serve the commercial properties," Robbins said, noting the Veolia wells meet current New York state PFAS limits but would fall above a forthcoming, lower federal standard. Robbins and board members said the project is largely funded, with an estimated total near $4,000,000 from a mix of WQIP grants, congressional directed funding and other emerging-contaminant funds.
Robbins told the board that initial owner outreach included an information session earlier in the week and that three parcel owners attended. After asking for public comment — none was offered — the board adopted findings and gave preliminary approval. The vote was taken by roll call and passed unanimously; the board recorded support to proceed to the next statutory steps. The board left open additional administrative and financing details and asked staff to report back on final costs and implementation schedules.
