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WELL AND SEPTIC CARE 6pm

May 29, 2025

The Ulysses Water Source Protection Plan Committee (WSPPC) is hosting a Well and Septic Education session to provide you with information on operation and maintenance of these critical household systems. Topics covered will include private well and septic basics presented by NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) and Rural Water (RCAP) experts.  Results of the 2024 Ulysses Water Survey and NYS DOH Well Sampling will also be presented. This event is designed to answer your questions.

The session will take place at 6pm on Thursday, 5/29 at the Trumansburg Fire Hall. Pizza will be provided!
 
AGENDA
1. Welcome – Introductions (5min)
2. Water Source Protection Plan (WSPP) Process/Status – Presenter WSPP Committee (5min)
3. Private well basics - groundwater, pathogens, construction, common threats – Presenter RCAP (30min)
4. Septic system basics – Presenter RCAP (10min)
5. Questions/Break (10 min)
6. Ulysses 2024 Water quality survey – Presenter RCAP (10min)
7. Community Well Sampling Results – Presenter NYSDOH (20min)
8. Local Resources – Presenter CSI (15min)
9. Questions and Answers (15min)