ROUTE 9G & HAVILAND ROAD
The 275-acre Haviland Complex site consists of a planned development that contains an apartment complex, a middle school, an elementary school, a shopping center, and a number of private homes. In 1981, a local resident became concerned because his well water was foaming. The Dutchess County Health Department found that the septic and sewage systems of a nearby car wash and laundromat had failed, contaminating the groundwater with volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In 1982, the laundromat installed a sand filter and a new tile field to handle the laundry effluent. The State also began an investigation and, in 1983, ordered the laundromat to disconnect the dry cleaning unit from the septic system and to dispose of all spent cleaning fluids off site at a licensed disposal facility. All residents in the area were advised to use bottled water. The wells servicing the Haviland Apartments and the laundromat had water treatment units installed in 1984 and 1985 to remove contaminants. Hyde Park has an estimated population of 21,000 people. Approximately 20% of the population are connected to a public sewer system, and all residents are served by public water supply systems. Groundwater discharges into Fall Kill Creek and to a nearby wetland. Site Responsibility: This site is being addressed through Federal and State actions
3,414 |
People living within a 1 mile radius |
$77,536 |
Average Income |
1,447 |
Occupied homes |
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