Department of Public Works - Water Division
Foreman: William Nickson
Sr. Office Assistant: Dori Vittorini
Location: 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Telephone: (914) 666-7855
FAX: (914) 244-4302
E-mail: Water@BedfordNY.info

Four Water Districts within the Town serve 2,340 households through public water supply systems. The Cedar Downs Water District in the Stanwood section of Bedford serves 66 homes, the Farms Water District in The Farms section of Bedford Village serves 83 homes, the Old Post Road Water District serves 54 homes and businesses, and the Consolidated Water District distributes water to 2,137 homes and businesses in the Katonah and Bedford Hills areas. The remainder of Town residents rely on private wells for their water.

The department diligently monitors the public water supply for quality. In addition, they are charged with reading water meters, repairing and replacing fire hydrants, repairing water main breaks. Each of the districts is served by two wells and while each of the small districts has one water storage tank, the Consolidated District has two. The department does not test the water from private wells as that is the homeowner's responsibility.

Questions regarding water pressure problems -- both too high or too low -- should be directed to the department. Also, contact the district if you are about to undertake major construction to determine the location of water lines.

Water bills are rendered quarterly and meter usage provides major revenue to the district. In addition, there is a Water District tax levied on properties within the various districts.

Radio Water Meters

How does radio meter reading technology work?
A small device is attached to your water meter. It automatically reads your water reading and transmits this data to a computer-equiped vehicle, which is driven down your street.

Do I have to have it installed?
Yes, all water meters will have to be equipped with automatic meter reading equipment (AMR). Lack of AMR will require a meter reader to personally obtain the reading and the office to manually enter the data.

How much will it cost me to have AMR installed?
There is no charge for the equipment or installation.

Will the radio system raise my water rates?
If your existing meter was not accurately measuring your water usage, you may see an increse in your water bill.

How long will this device work?
Life expectancy of the radio unit is 10 years. The water meter has a life expectancy greater than 20 years.

Will the low-frequency radio signal interfere with my cellular telephone, TV, computer or any other equipment?
No. The radio signal is very low powered and weaker than the signal from a cell telephone. The AMR radio signal will not disrupt any other radio signals.

How does AMR benefit me?
AMR eliminates the need for a meter reader to visit your premises. This increases privacy and convenience, AMR reduces human error so that you receive accurate bills. AMR eliminates, with rare exceptions, the need to estimate your bill.

Who will perform the installations?
Town of Bedford Water Department employees will perform the installation.

Who can I call if I have other questions?
Additional information on radio meters can be found on National Metering Services www.nmsnj.com and you can call the Town Water Department at 666-7855.

Installation of Remote Water Meter Readers
Town of Bedford Water District customers who have their meters read by Water Department personnel entering their homes or if you "call in" your readings should contact the Water Department at 666-7855 between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday - Friday to schedule an appointment to have a remote reader installed.

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