Thank you to the many contractors and individuals who showed interest in this project. Bidding for Exterior work is officially closed. We are seeking quotes from plumbing contractors to perform interior work. If you would like more information, call 845-615-3868.

For information about AdvanTex and other alternative onsite wastewater treatment technologies, we recommend visiting Wastewater Technology Inc's (WTI) website. Click here to visit WTI's website. For a parts/supply quote, contact Jared Willey at (802) 893-6581 ext. 24 or click here to email WTI.

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HOUSEHOLD DETERGENT AND NUTRIENT RUNOFF LAW banning the sale of detergents and fertilizers containing phosporus in New York State. Click here to view the article on the NYS DEC website if you would like to learn more about this law and how it will improve water quality in New York, more specifically Greenwood Lake, by reducing phosphorus runoff into waterbodies. It will also reduce costs to local governments and private entities required to remove excess phosphorus from stormwater and wastewater, and will expand recreational uses of the state's waters.

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PROJECT BACKGROUND: The Orange County Water Authority (OCWA) is conducting this project to demonstrate practices and technologies capable of reducing phosphorus pollution from septic systems in the New York portion of the Greenwood Lake watershed (study area). The other primary goal is utilizing technologies that minimize electricity consumption. Therefore, the treatment approaches we use will not include big pumps, blowers, or other energy-intensive technologies. Instead we will demonstrate reliable, low-energy wastewater technologies that can help improve water quality, with an overall goal of developing relatively affordable options that can be used more widely in Greenwood Lake and other communities. The project is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency with a grant obtained through Senator Charles Schumers office, by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and by the OCWA. The Village of Greenwood Lake, Town of Warwick and the County Planning have provided valuable information and in-kind support. This project will provide a real-world demonstration of several management options that may be part of a sustainable wastewater strategy for the community, and a plan to provide guidance for local leaders and residents about next steps for implementation of system upgrades and other management steps. After the demonstration systems are installed, they will be monitored for one year and the final report and plan are expected to be completed by the end of 2011.

EDUCATION: The OCWA is devoted to educating residents and professionals in Orange County and beyond. In August 2009, we released a 1st edition educational newsletter relating to this project. See link to the left to read this newsletter. Also, the OCWA hosted a training workshop on June 14, 2010 on the Installation of Innovating Soil Absorption Systems for Onsite Wastewater Treatment. Engineers who attended the Course received five (5) continuing education credits with the Practicing Institute of Engineering, Inc (PIE).



Newsletter 1st Edition 2009
Meeting Powerpoint Presentation Nov 07
Work Plan - GWL DRAFT (3-27-08)
Project Background and Information
Mountain Lodge Park Management Study