 About EWB’s Water Supply: Since 1889 the primary source of water for the EWB has been the Chemung River. In 2009 68.1% of our raw water came from the river. Two different wellfields, Foster Island and Hudson Street, contributed 31.5% of 2009’s source water. The very first source of water for the EWB (circa 1872) was the Hoffman Reservoir. This source is now used on a standby basis, providing 0.4% of our raw water in 2009. Instead of using any one source alone, all raw (untreated) water from the river, wells, and reservoir are blended to provide a better water product. By utilizing modern technology in our treatment and disinfection process, our Filtration Plant consistently exceeds state standards and assures a high margin of safety.
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