IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Pine Bush Water District has Levels of Manganese Above Drinking Water Standards

Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation.

We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Testing results we collected during January of 2025 (01/01/2025 to 01/31/2025) show that our system exceeds the standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), for MANGANESE collected at the entry point.  The MCL for Manganese is 0.3 mg/l. Manganese was found at 0.606 mg/l.

What should I do?

You do not need to use alternative (e.g., bottled) water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.

What does this mean?

Manganese is a common element in rocks, soil, water, plants, and animals. Manganese occurs naturally in water after dissolving from rocks and soil. Contamination of drinking water may occur if manganese gets into surface or groundwater after dissolving from rocks and soil. It may also occur if Manganese gets into surface or groundwater after improper waste disposal in landfills or by facilities using Manganese in the production of steel or other products.

Manganese is an essential nutrient that is necessary to maintain good health. However, exposure to too much manganese can cause adverse health effects. There is some evidence from human studies that long-term exposure to manganese in drinking water is associated with nervous system effects in adults (e.g., weakness, stiff muscles, and trembling of the hands) and children (learning and behavior). The results of these studies only suggest an effect because the possible influences of other factors were not adequately assessed. There is supporting evidence that manganese causes nervous system effects in humans from occupational studies of workers exposed to high levels of manganese in air, but the relevance of these studies to long term drinking water exposure is less clear because the exposures were quite elevated and by inhalation, not by ingestion.

What happened? What is being done?

We continue to monitor for manganese on a monthly basis and will continue to notify our customers of the results as required. 

For more information, please contact H2O Innovations at 845-888-5755, Town of Crawford at 845-744-2515, or the Orange County Department of Health at 845-291-2331.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartment, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

This notice is being sent to you by the Town of Crawford                       State Water System ID#: 3503553

Violation ID# 2025 190

Date Distributed: 12/05/2025

12/02/2025 COURT IS CANCELLED

WILL SEND LETTERS TO RESCHEDULE

Pine Bush Fire District 

Notice of Annual Election

December 9, 2025  - 6:00PM to 9:00PM

Pine Bush Firehouse,  2405 Route 52, Pine Bush, NY  12566

 

Pine Bush Fire District Notice of Annual Election to elect one Fire District Commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2030.

Bullville Fire District 

Notice of Annual Election

December 9, 2025  - 6:00PM to 9:00PM

Bullville Fire Station, 2891 Route 17K, Bullville, NY  

 

Bullville Fire District Notice of Annual Election to elect one Fire District Commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2030.

The Water Main Flushing Program began on: November 19^th 2025

Day time flushing 9am-3pm.

Nov 19^th- Main well to Main Street, includes Holland to EJR, Kelly, Borden and Cameron. Main well to Black hawk Road, Boniface, to Route 52(McDonalds) includes Ted, Hannaford Route 302 to Route 52 includes High School, Crispell, Edmunds and Main Street

Nov 20^th Maple Ave., New St., Center, Charles, Prospect, Railroad, Depot, Hueg Place North St., Orchard, Van Kuren, Shawangunk, Finneran,

Nov 21 Greising, Martin, Arthur, Gross, Hardenburgh, mountain view, James, Van Kuren, Shawangunk, Finneran,

Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about flushing program.

More Information about Flushing

During the flushing season, most crews work between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,

What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. If you wish to be notified before work will be done in your area, please call Water Department at 744-2515

We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.

Town of Crawford

County of Orange

State of New York

UPDATED

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford Town Board will hold a special meeting for the purpose of consideration of hiring two police officers and the agenda will be limited to this special purpose and anything related to this purpose on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:50am at the Crawford Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York.

The Town of Crawford will make every effort to assure that the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk.

Date:   November 14, 2025

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk

The last day to enjoy the Crawford Town Parks is Sunday, November 16, 2025. They will officially be closed for the season on Monday, November 17, 2025.

We appreciate everyone who visited this year and look forward to welcoming you back in the spring!

Town of Crawford

County of Orange

State of New York

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Crawford Town Board will hold a special meeting for the purpose of consideration of hiring two police officers and anything else that may come before the Board on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:50am at the Crawford Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, New York.

The Town of Crawford will make every effort to assure that the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk.

Date:   November 12, 2025

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD

TOWN OF CRAWFORD

Jessica M. Kempter, Town Clerk

The last day to enjoy the Crawford Walking Trail is Sunday, November 9, 2025. It will officially be closed for the season on Monday, November 10, 2025. We appreciate everyone who visited this year and look forward to welcoming you back in the spring!

Water Main Flushing Program

The 2025 Water Main Flushing Program began on October 27 to November 5, 2025 and has now been extended to add the week of 11/10/25 to 11/14/2025.

We will be moving to different areas throughout the water district from 11/10/25 to 11/14/2025.

Please contact Water Department at 744-2515 with any questions or comments about 2025 flushing program.

More Information About Flushing

During the flushing season, most crews work between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,

What is the Water Main (Hydrant) Flushing Program?

To improve water quality and minimize discoloration, water mains are comprehensively flushed by a technique known as Conventional flushing. The procedure is performed in warm-weather months and involves the systematic opening and closing of hydrants, one section of main at a time, to force the water through the pipes at high velocity, removing accumulated mineral sediment until the water is clear. The operation can take from a few minutes to over an hour, although most last about 30 minutes.

How Will Flushing Affect Water Service?

When flushing crews are working close to your residence or business, you may experience periods of very low pressure or even a complete stoppage of service. Flushing operations may also lead to discolored water, which can be drawn into homes and businesses if the water is being used during or immediately following the flushing. Such events should affect customers for a few hours at most. The discoloration is caused by iron (red color) or manganese (black color) particles being dislodged from the water main which can stain porcelain and laundry. If discoloration occurs, open the cold tap nearest the water meter—usually a basement sink—to full flow until the water runs clear. In some situations, this may take 5 to 10 minutes. It is also advised that you make sure your water is clear before doing laundry or other projects for which discolored water could cause problems.

A precise schedule of flushing operations is difficult to determine more than a day or two in advance. If you wish to be notified before work will be done in your area, please call Water Department at 744-2515

We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical main cleaning process.