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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION The Historic Preservation Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in the Village Hall. Minutes are available here. The purpose of the Village of Palmyra Historic Preservation Commission is to support the Historic Preservation Ordinance, which in turn has the following goals: 1. To protect and enhance the landmarks and historic districts, which represent distinctive elements of the Village of Palmyra’s historic, architectural, and cultural heritage; 2. To foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past; 3. To protect and enhance the Village of Palmyra’s attractiveness to visitors and the support and stimulus to the economy thereby provided, and 4. To ensure the harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development of the Village. COMMISSION MEMBERS Christine Daly , Chair 315-398-2143 Term Expires: 11/30/2026 Eleanor Drake 315-597-8952 Term Expires: 11/30/2026 James Elliott 315-597-4173 Term Expires:11/30/2027 Michael Haskins 315-597-5965 Term Expires: 11/30/2027 Lisa Premysylovsky Term Expires: 11/30/2023 VILLAGE OF PALMYRA PRESERVATION COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES The Palmyra Preservation Commission's Architectural Design Guidelines are available in printed form at the Palmyra Village Hall or you may view and/or print each section here. To view and/or print each section, click the SECTION link to open a .pdf version of the document. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - Purpose of Design Standards Introduction Why Design Standards Using the Standards SECTION 2 - Village History and Architecture Historic Overview Architectural Styles Federal Greek Revival Gothic Revival Italianate Second Empire Folk Victorian Richardsonian Romanesque Queen Anne Colonial Revival Foursquare Craftsman Tudor Revival SECTION 3 – Historic Design Principles General Principles of Historic Design New Construction Design Considerations for Additions Alterations Demolition Relocation SECTION 4 – Process and Procedures Introduction What is the Historic Preservation Commission? Initial Actions for the Applicant Application Procedures and Requirements Application Process SECTION 5 – Rehabilitation Standards Historic Buildings Introduction Windows & Shutters Doors Garage Doors Siding and Exterior Walls Architectural Trim Porches and Decks Roofing Chimneys Foundations Garages and Barns Modern Amenities Fencing Paint and Color Post-War Houses Minimal Traditional Ranch Cape Cod Split Level Post-War Colonial Revival Custom Built Houses Small Tract Development Late 20th Century Ranch Late Modern Snout House (Contemporary) Neo-Traditional Individual Custom Houses Design Standards for Small Tract and Custom Houses SECTION 6 – Business District Standards Introduction Signs Sign Design Considerations Recommended for Lawn or Ground Signs Storefronts Repairs and Rehabilitation for Storefronts Awnings Refuse and Mechanical Equipment Enclosures Lighting Handicap Accessibility The New York State Historic Residential or Commercial Properties Tax Credit Program New legislation increases financial incentives for both private homeowners and commercial property owners. Rehabilitation work on historic structures may qualify for a tax credit of 20% of qualified rehabilitation costs of structures, up to a credit value of $50,000 (residential) or $5 million (commercial). The New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHIPO) in the Division for Historic Preservation, Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation provides technical assistance to property owners working to rehabilitate homes. Choose the .pdf flyer below that applies to you and learn how you might save money! Residential Property Tax Credit Program Commercial Property Tax Credit Program OTHER PRESERVATION FORMS (.pdf) Nomination for Designation of Landmark or Historic District Landmark Application Building Structure Inventory Form Checklist for Historic Designation Certificate of Appropriateness Form

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1970 February 2- March 2 March 16 - April 8 April 13-April 30 May 6 - June 1 June 8 - July 6 July 9 - August 3 August 17-August 31 September 14- September 28 October 12 - October 19 October 26 - November 23 November 25 - December 10 December 10 - December 29 1972 J anuary 3- 17 January 31 - February 28 March 6 - 29 April 1-3 April 10 -May 8 May 10-13 May 22 - June 5 July 31 - August 28 September 11 - 25 September 26 - October 9 October 23 - 30 November 1 -6 November 20-December 18 Bingo Licensing Ordinance Fayette One Way Ordinance 1971 January 4-1 8 February 1-March 3 March 8 - 29 April 5 April 12 - 26 May 10 - 24 June 7 -28 July 6 -14 July 19 August 2 - September 3 September 13 - October 11 October 12 - November 24 December 6 -20 1973 January 2 - 29 February 2- 26 March 5 - April 11 April 18 - May 7 May 10 - 21 June 4 - 18 June 20 - July 2 July 16 - 30 August 6-Augu st 27 September 10 September 24 - October 8 October 22 - November 29 October - November 29 November 30- December 17 1974 January 2 - 28 Feb ruary 11-25 March 11 March 25 March 25 continued April 1 -8 April 10 - 22 May 6 - June 5 June 6 -20 July 1 - 8 July 15 - August 8 August 12 - 26 September 9 September 23-30 October 7 - 21 November 4 November 7 - 27 December 2 -30 1975 January 9 and 13 January 15 January 27 February 4 and 10 February 17 February 24 March 10 March 24 March 27 and 31 April 7 April 15-29 April 25 May 5 May 19 June 2 - July 7 July 14 - 21 August 4 - November 7 November 3 November 17 - February 2 1976 February 16 - March 15 March 16 - April 12 April 19 - June 7 June 21 June 30 - July 6 July 19 - August 16 September 7-September 20 October 4 - November 11 November 15 - December 7 December 20 1977 January 3 - January 17 February 7 - February 21 March 7 - May 31 June 20 - September 6 September 19 - December 6 1978/1979 January 3 January 16 - March 20 April 3 - April 10 April 17 - July 10 July 17 - October 16 November 6 - January 2 January 15 - February 19 March 5 - April 2 April 16 - April 30 May 7 - July 23 August 13 - November 5 November 19 - December 3 December 17

PALMYRA VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS (Click on a General Order below to be directed to the entire document) SECTION 1 GO 1-1-2016: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES GO 1-2-2016: MISSION STATEMENT SECTION 2 GO 2-1-2016: PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES GO 2-2-2016: DISCIPLINE GO 2-3-2016: EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AND AWARDS GO 2-4-2016: UNIFORMS AND APPEARANCE GO 2-5-2016: COURT APPEARANCES GO 2-6-2016: PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS GO 2-7-2016: EMPLOYEE COMPUTER, INTERNET AND EMAIL POLICY GO 2-8-2016: CITIZEN COMPLAINT POLICY/ PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS SECTION 3 GO 3-1-2016: USE OF FORCE/SUBJECT MANAGEMENT GO 3-2-2016: ARTICLE THIRTY-FIVE GO 3-3-2016: ARREST PROCEDURES GO 3-4-2016: PRISONER HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION GO 3-5-2016: INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATION PROCEDURES GO 3-6-2016: REQUIRED REPORTS GO 3-7-2016: NEW YORK STATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY GO 3-8-2016: POLICE VEHICLE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT GO 3-9-2016: EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS/PURSUITS GO 3-10-2016: TOWING AND IMPOUND PROCEDURES GO 3-11-2016: TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES GO 3-12-2016: TRAFFIC ROADBLOCKS/CHECK POINTS GO 3-13-2016: ALCOHOL AND DRUG-RELATED DRIVING OFFENSES GO 3-14-2016: MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION GO 3-15-2016: EMERGENCY INCIDENTS RESPONSE GO 3-17-2016: MUTUAL AID GO 3-18-2016: DEPARTMENTAL NOTIFICATIONS GO 3-19-2016: PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS GO 3-20-2016: CASE MANAGEMENT GO 3-21-2016: PROCEDURE FOR USE OF INFORMANTS GO 3-22-2016: SEARCH WARRANTS GO 3-23-2016: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE POLICY GO 3-24-2016: JUVENILE PROCEDURES GO 3-25-2016: INVESTIGATION OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT GO 3-26-2016: VICTIM AND WITNESS ASSISTANCE GO 3-27-2016: NEW YORK STATE POLICE INFORMATION NETWORK (NYSPIN) GO 3-28-2016: TRUTH VERIFICATION INSTRUMENTS GO 3-29-2016: CIVIL PROCESS GO 3-30-2016: CRIME PREVENTION GO 3-31-2016: MENTAL HYGIENE ARRESTS GO 3-32-2016: NEXT OF KIN NOTIFICATION GO 3-33-2016: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DEVICES – THREATS AND DISPOSAL GO 3-34-2018: TASERS GO 3-35-2020: BODY WORN CAMERAS GO 3-36-2021: CHOKEHOLDS

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Property Checks Lock outs Prescription disposal drop off (M-F 8-3) Car seat checks (Call ahead) Correction Slips M-F 8-3 Community or Group Presentations by request Crossing Guards VILLAGE OF PALMYRA POLICE DEPARTMENT Police Facebook Page The Village of Palmyra Police Department is located at 144 East Main Street. Contact Emergencies dial 911 Non Emergencies : (315) 597-9211 After hours calls forward to 911 Chief Kyle DiNardo To make a personal appointment with the Chief, please click here. HELPFUL LINKS: Public Documents Directory Identify Theft New York State Sex Offender Registry Search Wayne County Behavioral Health Wayne County Sheriff Property Checks More information and form is located here Lockouts Call (315) 597-9211 so officer can be dispatched to your location. Prescription Disposal Dropoff Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Car Seat Checks Please call ahead to ensure certified officer is on shift. Correction Slips Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm During above hours stop at Police Department. Other hours, please call and officer will meet you at the building. Group Tours Please call and make an appointment. Senior Presentations Please call to make arrangements. Funeral Details Contact the Funeral Director to organize this service.

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VILLAGE OF PALMYRA CEMETERY Superintendent Gary Hopkins Telephone: (315) 597-4366 Email Address: BandG@PalmyraVillageNY.gov 50 years of Contact Hours Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 3:30pm Friday 6:00am -10:00am Pricing and Rules available here . Contact Us I am interested in: * Required Purchasing a grave Locating someone's grave Concerns or compliments for the Superintendent Submit Thanks for submitting! I’m a paragraph. Double click me or click Edit Text. It's easy to make it your own.

The Town and Village Highway Department is located at 131 Kent Street Highway Department Brush Pickup Leaf Pickup Road snow plowing and salting Maintaining culverts, roads, sidewalks and waterways 131 Kent Street (315) 597-5532 Highway@palmyrany.com Highway Superintendent Michael Boesel Term Ends: November 2027 BRUSH PICK UP PLEASE... Place between curb and sidewalk Keep piles parallel to the street Utilize paper bags if possible Keep piles loose, organized and a maximum of eight feet long Combine smaller piles Share a pile with your neighbor PLEASE DON'T... Put debris in the road or sidewalk Put debris in plastic bags Mix rocks, sod, garbage or building materials into your piles Locate your pile near a sign post, water, sewer or gas cover/valve or next to trees or under wires Put trees or branches larger than six inches in diameter LEAF PICK UP PLEASE... Place between curb and sidewalk Keep piles parallel to the street Utilize paper bags if possible Keep piles loose, organized and a maximum of eight feet long Combine smaller piles Share a pile with your neighbor PLEASE DON'T... Put debris in the road or sidewalk Put debris in plastic bags Mix rocks, sod, garbage or building materials into your piles Locate your pile near a sign post, water, sewer or gas cover/valve or next to trees or under wires

CLERK-TREASURER and TAX COLLECTOR Address 144 East Main Street Telephone (315) 597-4849, option 6 Email Info@PalmyraVillageNY.gov Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm 1:00-5:00pm Deputy Clerks Margaret Tracy Email Info@PalmyraVillageNY.gov (Please use for all general questions, tax searches, tax bills etc.) Clerk-Treasurer and Tax Collector Aubrey Shaffer Term Expires December 2026 Email Clerk@PalmyraVillageNY.gov (Please use just for emails specifically for Aubrey) SERVICES FOIL Requests Click here for the form . Asking for documents from us requires a FOIL even if it is public knowledge. We need to maintain a record here of information we give out. You are welcome to look the information up for yourself if you don't wish to complete this process. Be advised, if you are requesting paper copies they are 25 cents per page. Requests requiring use of USB drives will be charged the cost of the drive up to $10.00 depending on storage needs. Marina Pavilion and Sexton Building Rentals Marina Pavilion rental information here Sexton Building rental information here Notary Public Services Please call ahead to ensure Notary is available Bring picture identification with you Please do not sign the form before you come in Village Tax Payments We are not accepting credit card payments this year due to lack of interest. Check, cash or money order payments are accepted here from June 1 - October 31. A drop box is located next to the front door if you cannot get here during business hours. When paying your bill, please write your phone number on your check On November 1, Wayne County adds the Village taxes to your Town and County taxes for January 1. Tax receipts are available here Town, County and Pal-Mac school taxes are paid at Town Hall , 1180 Canandaigua Rd. Water and Sewer Payments Free, bank direct debit is available. Click here for more information. Check, cash or money order payments are accepted by mail, in person or drop box. A drop box is located next to the front door if you cannot get here during business hours. Water Bill The base rate is $40 per quarter per unit which includes 5 hundred cubic feet of water. It is $2.75 for each 100 cubic feet of water over the 5 included in the base rate. Sewer Bill On your June bill you are only being charged the usage from 2/13 - 5/28. In September you will be charged the maintenance fee for June, July and August by WCWSA. Direct Debit: This is a free service where your water and sewer balance will be deducted from your bank account. This will occur on the due date 1/15, 4/15, 7/15, 10/15 or the Friday previous if it falls on the weekend, The paper to sign up is here or available at the Village Clerk’s office. Paperless Billing: We now offer paperless billing where your bill will be sent to your email instead of by postcard to your address. Your email address will only be used for paperless billing purposes. Past Due Balances: Due to the NYS moratorium in 2021, we were unable to put past due water and sewer balances on your Village taxes. Especially for those in escrow, we would recommend you try and pay down these balances, so it doesn’t affect your mortgage payments next year. For 2022, we will be able to put your past due balances on your taxes. Phone Numbers: When paying your bill, please write your phone number on your check. It is the quickest way to reach out to you if there are any issues. 2022 AUD 2023 AFR 2024 AFR Paperless Water and Sewer Billing Enrollment Form First Name Last Name Email Phone Account Number Service Address By clicking submit below, I acknowledge I will no longer be getting a paper copy of my bill and will be receiving it via the email address listed above instead. I understand It is still my responsibility to pay this bill. Submit Thank you! 

If you are experiencing a flooding problem, immediately call 911 to be connected to the Fire Department. WATER AND SEWER WATER PLANT: (315) 597-5050 SEWER PLANT: (315) 597-4807 To turn the water off at the road, a formal request must be made in writing or via email to palmyraufpo@yahoo.com and info@palmyravillageny.gov There is a $20.00 charge to turn the water off and a $20.00 charge to turn it back on. 2024 WATER QUALITY REPORT Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2024 Village of Palmyra Spring St. Palmyra NY (Public Water Supply NY 5801235) INTRODUCTION To comply with State regulations, the Village of Palmyra will be annually issuing a report describing the quality of your drinking water. The purpose of this report is to raise your understanding of drinking water and awareness of the need to protect our drinking water sources. Last year, your tap water met all State drinking water health standards. This report provides an overview of last year’s water quality. Included are details about where you water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to State standards. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your drinking water, please contact Brian Bieda, Chief Operator, (315) 597-5050. We want you to be informed about your drinking water. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled Village Board meetings. The meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Village Offices, 144 East Main Street, Palmyra, NY 14522. WHERE DOES OUR WATER COME FROM? In general, the sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and in some cases radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activities. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: microbial contaminants; inorganic contaminants; pesticides and herbicides; organic chemical contaminants; and radioactive contaminants. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the State and the EPA prescribe regulations which limit the level of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The State Health Departments and the FDA’s regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Our water source is obtained from surface water off Canandaigua Lake. During 2024, our system did not experience any restriction of our water source. The raw water is pretreated with chlorine at the intake from May through October as a means to deter the build-up of Zebra Mussels on the intake screens. The water is then filtered, disinfected, fluoride is added to assist in the prevention of dental cavities and gum disease, and orthophosphate is added to prevent Lead and Copper from dissolving into the finished water from consumer plumbing. Storage and pressure of the distribution system is provided by one 1,000,000-gallon steel water tank. The Village of Palmyra can also be served by purchasing treated water from the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority. Source Water Assessment Program This assessment found a moderate susceptibility to contamination for this source of drinking water. The amount of agricultural land in the assessment area results in elevated potential for protozoa, phosphorus, DBP precursors and pesticides contamination. While there are some facilities present, permitted discharges do not likely represent an important threat to source water quality based on their density in the assessment area. However, it appears that the total amount of wastewater discharged to surface water in this assessment area is high enough to further raise the potential for contamination (particularly for protozoa). There are no noteworthy contamination threats associated with other discrete contaminant sources. FACTS AND FIGURES Our water system serves 3,500 people through 1,400 metered service connections. The total water produced in 2024 was 131,557,133 gallons. The daily average of water treated and pumped into the distribution system was 360,431 gallons per day. Our highest single day was 642,000 gallons. The amount of water delivered to customers was 108,863,172 gallons. We have determined that 22,693,961 gallons or 17% is non-revenue producing water. The remaining water was used to flush mains, fight fires, main breaks, unmetered services and leakage. In 2024, water customers were charged $40 for the first 500 cubic feet of water used. Additional water usage is billed at $2.75 per 100 cubic feet. Water bills are mailed quarterly and unpaid balances are subject to a 10% penalty after 30 days. The average annual charge for water for a family of four is $200. ARE THERE CONTAMINANTS IN OUR DRINKING WATER? As the State regulations require, we routinely test your drinking water for numerous contaminants. These contaminants include: total coliform, turbidity, inorganic compounds, nitrate, lead and copper, volatile organic compounds, total trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids, radiological and synthetic organic compounds. The table presented below depicts which compounds were detected in your drinking water. The State allows us to test for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, is more than one year old. It should be noted that all drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or the Geneva District Office for the State of New York Department of Health (315-789-3030). Notes: Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We test it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. The level presented represents the 90th percentile of the 20 sites tested. The 90th percentile is equal to or greater than 90% of the copper values detected in your water system. In this case, 20 samples were collected from your water system and the 90th percentile value was the third highest value 0.64 mg/L. The action level for copper was not exceeded at any of the sites tested. The level presented represents the 90th percentile of the 20 samples collected. The 90th percentile for lead was 2.2ug/L. The action level for lead was not exceeded at any of the sites tested. The State considers 50 pc/l to be the level of concern for beta particles. This level represents the highest locational running annual average calculated quarterly from the data collected. Water containing more than 20mg/L of sodium should not be used for drinking by people who are on a severely restricted sodium diet. Water containing more than 270 mg/L of sodium should not be used for drinking by people who are on a moderately restricted sodium diet. Total Organic Carbon was sampled on the raw lake water prior to treatment as part of the E.P.A. UCMR4 sampling requirements. We were required to collect and analyze drinking water samples for these unregulated contaminants. DEFINITIONS: MCL – Maximum Contaminant Level. The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close the MCLGs as feasible. MCLG – Maximum Contaminant Level Goal. The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. MRDLG - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contamination. AL – Action Level. The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. TT – Treatment Technique. A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. ND - Non-Detects. Laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Unit. A measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. mg/L – Milligrams per liter. Corresponds to one part of liquid in one million parts of liquid (parts per million–ppm). ug/L – Micrograms per liter. Corresponds to one part of liquid in one billion parts of liquid (parts per billion–ppb). ng/L – Nanograms per liter. Corresponds to one part of liquid in one trillion parts of liquid (parts per trillion-ppt). pCi/L – Picocuries per liter. A measure of the radioactivity in water. NA - Not Applicable NS - Not Sampled IS OUR WATER SYSTEM MEETING OTHER RULES THAT GOVERN OPERATIONS? Palmyra Village is required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. Coliform are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system. When this occurs, we are required to conduct an assessment on our water system to identify and correct any problems that were found. Palmyra Village did not have a positive coliform bacteria sample within the distribution system during 2024. WHAT DOES THIS INFORMATION MEAN? Our water system was previously in violation for high copper levels in 2014. 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 the situation. The tests taken in 2014 showed copper levels in the water above the limit or “action level”. We were then required by the N.Y.S. Department of Health to evaluate our water system to determine what corrective actions would be needed. This evaluation included increased monitoring of customers household taps, testing of copper in our source water, and testing of certain water quality parameters in our distribution system. We completed this evaluation and submitted a report to the N.Y.S. Department of Health in May of 2016. It was determined that the optimal corrosion control method would be the addition of an orthophosphate sequestering agent to our finished water at the water treatment facility. This addition of orthophosphate began May 1st, 2019. Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in the excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilsons Disease should consult their personal doctor. We have learned through our testing that some additional contaminants have been detected; however, these contaminants were detected below New York State requirements. INFORMATION ON LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY A lead service line (LSL) is defined as any portion of pipe that is made of lead which connects water main to the building inlet. A LSL may be owned by the water system, owned by the property owner, or both. The inventory includes both potable and non-potable service lines within a system. In accordance with the federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) our system has prepared an initial lead service line inventory and we continue to add updated information to it as it becomes available. Lead. Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Village of Palmyra is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact the village hall at 315-597-4849. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead . DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS? Although our drinking water met or exceeded state and federal regulations, some people may be more vulnerable to disease causing microorganisms or pathogens in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice from their health care provider about their drinking water. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium, Giardia and other microbial pathogens are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). INFORMATION ON FLUORIDE ADDITION Our system is one of the many drinking water systems in New York State that provides drinking water with a controlled low level of fluoride for consumer dental health protection. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control, fluoride is very effective at preventing cavities when present in drinking water at an optimal dosage of 0.7 mg/L (parts per million). To ensure that the fluoride supplement in your water provides optimal dental protection, the State Department of Health requires that we monitor fluoride levels on a daily basis. During 2024, monitoring showed fluoride levels in your water were within 0.1 mg/L of the target level 82% of the time. None of the monitoring results showed fluoride at levels that approach the 2.2 mg/L MCL for fluoride. WHY SAVE WATER AND HOW TO AVOID WASTING IT? Although our system has an adequate amount of water to meet present and future demands, there are a number of reasons why it is important to conserve water: Saving water saves energy. Saving water reduces the cost of energy required to pump water and the need to construct costly new wells, pumping systems and water towers. Saving water lessens the strain on the water system during a dry spell or drought, helping to avoid severe water use restrictions so that essential firefighting needs are met. You can play a role in conserving water by becoming conscious of the amount of water your household is using, and by looking for ways to use less whenever you can. Conservation tips include: Automatic dishwashers use 15 gallons for every cycle, regardless of how many dishes are loaded. So, get a run for your money and load it to capacity. Turn water off while you are shaving and/or brushing your teeth. Check every faucet in your home for leaks. Just a slow drip can waste 15 to 20 gallons a day. Fix it and you can save almost 6,000 gallons of water a year. Check your toilets for leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank and watch for a few minutes to see if the color shows up in the bowl. It is not uncommon to lose up to 100 gallons a day or more from one of these otherwise invisible toilet leaks. Fix it and you can save more than 30,000 gallons of water a year. Use your water meter to detect hidden leaks. Simply turn off all taps and water using appliances. Then check the meter after 15 minutes; if it has moved, you have a leak. CLOSING Thank you for allowing The Village of Palmyra to continue to provide your family with quality drinking water this year. We ask that all our customers help us protect our water sources, which are the heart of our community. Please call our office if you have questions.