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PAGGI,MARTIN &DELBENELLP
Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors
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56 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
845-471-7898
845-471-0905 (FAX)
October 25, 2000
T own Board
Town of Wappinger
P.O. Box 324
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Attention: Constance O. Smith, Supervisor
Reference: Wappinger Sewer Transmission/Treatment Improvement Area
Phase 3A, Contract NO.1
Dear Supervisor Smith & Board Members:
During the construction of the above referenced Contract, the water mains on Onondaga
and Iroquois Drive had been damaged as a result of trench blasting operations. In both
cases, the broken mains were repaired as quickly as possible to allow water service to be
restored.
However, during the service interruptions some residents had expressed their concerns
regarding their filtration and softener systems in their homes. The problem some
residents have experienced is the clogging of their water filters. After repairs on the
water main are completed and the water is turned on, sediment and/or soil particles are
stirred up and subsequently can enter a homes' water system. This office has met with
the individual homeowners to discuss their concerns. The majority of the homeowners
we spoke with have been patient and cooperative.
As mentioned above, the water main breaks have resulted from blasting operations. The
Contractor has tried to maintain a safe distance from the water main during his
operations, however, in the two (2) instances where breaks occurred the water main
location was closer to the blast then we anticipated.
As you may recall, numerous test pits were excavated by Camo Pollution Control prior to
the commencement of the project to locate the water main. However, in between these
test pits, the exact location of the water main could not be obtained because the water
main is transite pipe, and therefore, could not be traced.
Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., P.E.
Ernst Martin, Jr., P.E., L.S.
Charles R. Del Bene, Jr., P.E.
Constance O. Smith
Town Board
RE: WST/TIA-3A-l
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October 25,2000
In order to obtain a more accurate location of the water main, the contractor has
excavated test pits in the remaining two (2) areas, which will require trench blasting.
With the cooperation of the Contractor, we are trying to avoid any further mishaps with
the water mains.
We will keep you updated on any further problems resulting from the construction on this
project.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Very truly yours,
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cc: Hon. Vincent Bettina, Councilman
Hon. Joseph Paoloni, Councilman
Hon. Joseph Ruggiero, Councilman
Hon. Robert Valdati, Councilman
Hon. Elaine Snowden
Michael Tremper, Camo Pollution Control