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Plattsburgh Municipal Beach Reopens Following Vandalism Incidents and  Maintenance

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 1, 2025      Plattsburgh, New York      518-563-7701    Plattsburgh Municipal Beach Reopens Following Vandalism Incidents and  Maintenance The City of Plattsburgh is pleased to announce the reopening of the City of Plattsburgh Beach effective September 30, 2025, following a temporary closure due to acts of vandalism, dumping of garbage and scheduled maintenance.We want to sincerely apologize to our community members, beachgoers, and visitors for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected closure. The decision to close the beach was not taken lightly, but it was necessary to ensure public safety and to allow time for proper assessment and repairs. While closed the Department of Public Works removed a few dangerous trees and paved a section of the boardwalk.We have taken many security steps to ensure the responsible wrong doers are held responsible. The beach gates will open at approximately 7:30 am and will be closed at dusk each day. New security cameras have been installed and as always no swimming is allowed when lifeguards are not present.We are grateful for the patience and understanding shown by the public during this time. Our community’s support and cooperation allowed us to make necessary improvements and open the beach quickly and responsibly.We kindly ask all visitors to remain vigilant and respectful of shared public spaces. If you see any suspicious activity, please report it to the Plattsburgh City Police. Protecting our local amenities is a shared responsibility, and together we can help prevent future incidents. Mayor Wendell Hughes

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATERTotal Trihalomethanes (TTHM) MCL Violation atTHE CITY OF PLATTSBURGH Water Filtration PlantOur water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, asour customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did (are doing) to correct this situation.We routinely monitor for the presence of drinking water contaminants. Testing results from 06 May 2025 show thatour system exceeds the standard, or maximum contaminant level (MCL), for TTHM. The standard For TTHM is 80.0mcg/L. It is determined by averaging all the samples collected at each sampling location for the past 12 months. Thelevel of TTHM averaged at one of our system's locations 20 August 2024- 06 May 2025 was 85.9 mcg/L.   What should I do?• There is nothing you need to do. You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. If asituation arises where the water is no longer safe to drink, you will be notified within 24 hours.• If you have a severely compromised immune system, have an infant, are pregnant, or are elderly, you may beat increased risk and should seek advice from your healthcare providers about drinking this water.What does this mean?This is not an emergency. If it had been an emergency, you would have been notified within 24 hours.TTHM are four volatile organic chemicals which form when disinfectants react with natural organic matter in thewater.People who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver,kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.What is being done?The city of Plattsburgh WFP has recently begun (after these test results) blending water sources. Approximately 45%of the drinking water is now coming from our new well. We will be adding more wells to our water system in the nearfuture. Increasing the percentage of water being used form wells. This should reduce the organic precursors in thewater thus lowering the TTHMs. We anticipate resolving the problem within 3 months or sooner. Our mission is toprovide you with the highest quality water possible. For more information, please contact Mike Stoutenger at (518)563-7484 or email: stoutengerm@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov.*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 apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. *This notice is being sent to you by the city of Plattsburgh Water Filtration Plant. State Water System NY0900217Date distributed: 22 August 2025 

HYDRANT FLUSHING TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6TH!

The City of Plattsburgh Department of Public Works will flow fire hydrants in Zone 1 starting on Wednesday, August 6th. The flowing of hydrants will continue every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday proceeding, until all hydrants in this zone have been completed. The program will start at approximately 7:30AM and end by 2:00PM on each day. The streets affected by this may be seen on the hydrant zone flushing map below. During these times, the water in the system will be stirred up and may be cloudy or rust colored coming out of the faucet. Residents should avoid washing clothes or bathing during these times.Please use caution when driving by a flowing hydrant and be watchful of the Department of Public Works personnel who will be performing this duty.

CITY HALL PROJECT - ENTRANCE CLOSURES

CITY HALL PROJECT  Please be advised that a 2025 City Hall project began on Thursday, May 22, 2025 and is expected to last until November 2025.  As of August 4, 2025, the Front stairs entrance will be closed until further notice (City Hall Place entrance).   Please enter City Hall from the ground floor on the Trinity Place side or the Cornelia Street side.  If you need assistance from any City Hall Departments,  please find contact phone numbers below: MAYORS OFFICE:  518-563-7701   CITY CLERK:  518-563-7702 BUILDING INSPECTOR:  518-563-7707  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE:  518-563-7642  FINANCE:   518-563-7704   Updates will be posted as needed to alert the public as the project continues.Thank you for your patience as these much needed repairs to City Hall are completed.