1	Town of New Haven Public Informational Meeting Water District #3 Public Water System June 1, 2005
2	Why Consider a Town Water System? New State and Federal funding programs were developed in 1996, which have effected the local costs of a water project. Many documented water quality and quantity problems in this area of the Town Interest expressed in recent questionnaire Affordable funding available.
3	Public Water Can Save Money & Headaches! ELIMINATE: Pump repairs or replacement Expensive water treatment systems and ongoing maintenance Electric costs to operate pump Health-related well contamination Bad odors, tastes, stained laundry and fixtures from nuisance contaminates Cost of bulk water when the well runs dry Need to purchase bottled water Concern of DOH: regulation regarding separation distance of wells from your septic system or neighbor’s septic system.
4	Public Water Can Save Money & Headaches! ENJOY: Water supply, even during power outages Safe, monitored water Good water pressure at all times Enhanced fire protection Potential reduction in insurance costs Property sale advantages.
5	Engineering Report Details Potential Water Distribution System for the Residents of the Town of New Haven
6	Project Area Water Distribution System 8”and 10” ductile iron distribution pipes Two chlorination booster stations Hydrants every 600 feet All users will have water meters.
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8	Water Supply District will purchase water from the Town of Scriba. Water quality is monitored by NYS Department of Health.
9	Water Supply Water System will obtain water from the existing water mains near the Town of Scriba/Town of New Haven Boundary. Water storage will be from 3 existing water tanks in the Town of Scriba.
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11	Water Project Costs Total System Cost $9,970,000
12	Water Project Funding and Financing Project Funding Agencies: NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) - Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) Town submitted pre-application in 2004 for this project. EFC will notify the Town the project will be funded.
13	Historically speaking… This area’s water problems made it a priority NYS community for getting hardship funding. Proposed project scored 135 points which allowed it to qualify for hardship funding. Funding based on Median Household Income of the Town.
14	Historically speaking… The Town of New Haven’s median household income (MHI), as per the 2000 Census, is $40,324. Funding is based on the MHI of the community. This year, a score of 125 points was required to be funded, and 145 points was necessary for the potential to receive grant funding. The projected target service cost for the Town is $470/Year
15	Water Project Funding & Financing
16	Estimated Water Project District Costs Average project 1^st year cost per typical household will be approximately $526/yr. May receive EFC grant in the future . Quarterly water use rate should be approximately $22.50 for the first 5,000 gallons and $2.25 per 1000 gallons used over 5,000 gallons. Based on a residential home using 72,000 gallons per year of water.
17	Typical Annual User Costs Voted on By Other Town’s Town of Mexico (not approved) $536 Town of Scriba East/South District (approved) $519 Town of Scriba E/S Ext. #1 Dist. (approved) $520 Town of New Haven WD #1 (approved) $560 Town of New Haven WD #2 (approved) $596 Town of Volney Water District (approved) $540 Town of New Haven WD #3 (vote in August) $526
18	Scheduled Events for Project District Formation Public Hearing to be held on June 8 2005. After the Public Hearing, the Town must decide whether to proceed or not.
19	In Conclusion District Vote - August 2005 Need to complete application for DWSRF Funding Agency by April 2007. If supported, construction could start the Fall of 2006 and be completed in the Summer of 2008. This presentation is on the internet at our web site at www.burley-guminiak.com