Engineering Department
The Engineering Department is responsible for providing professional
engineering services as requested by city administration. Technical
services performed include civil engineering design and analysis,
preparation of project specifications and contract documents for
infrastructure projects, construction management, survey, site plan
review, and preparation and maintenance of city records and maps. This
office administers construction permits, evaluates and recommends
architectural/engineering firm selections, and performs site plan
review functions for City Planning Board. The department also assists
the Department of Public Works in the daily operation of city
infrastructure including:
- Water distribution system
- Sanitary sewer and city sewage pumping stations
- Storm sewer system
- Water Pollution Control Plant
Important Information about Lead in Your Drinking Water
The City of Poughkeepsie has recently determined that tap water in some homes within the City has begun to contain levels of lead above the Environmental Protection Agency’s regulation of 15 parts per billion (ppb). We routinely sample for lead and copper in the drinking water supply. Currently, we are testing for lead in the water every six months. The last round of sampling was conducted between July and December 2007. The elevated levels of lead were detected during this most recent round of sampling.
Lead in drinking water does not come from the treatment plant. However, homes built before 1986 may contain lead solder in the pipes. Lead enters the water by corrosion, or wearing away, of lead in the service line and household plumbing.
Under State and Federal law, we are required to have a program in place to minimize lead in drinking water. This program includes corrosion control treatment, source water treatment, and public education, and is currently in progress. In addition, we are working closely with the Poughkeepsie Water Treatment Facility and County officials to address this issue and keep residents informed.
A brochure about this issue is being mailed to all water customers, and copies are available in the Adobe PDF format:
Frequently Asked Questions
Drinking Water Brochure - English
Agua Potable folleto - espaņol
For more information about Poughkeepsie’s water, call 845-729-3945. Other information about lead in drinking water can be found at:
New York State Health Department
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MS4 Links:
http://www.dutchess.ny.nacdnet.org
http://www.dec.state.ny.us
http://www.gardening.cornell.edu
Office Hours and Location
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm
80 Washington Street – 2nd Floor - Suite 206 (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact Information
Richard L. DuPilka, P.E.
City Engineer
Phone: 845-451-4074
Fax: 845-451-4101
