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In January, the Hudson 7 was honored to host Captain John Lipscomb, who recently retired after serving as Riverkeeper’s boat captain since 2000. Over the course of his career, John has dedicated himself to the protection and restoration of the Hudson River. Growing up in Irvington and Tarrytown, John developed a deep connection to the river, learning to swim and sail in its waters. In the early 1970s, he began apprenticing with WWII-era boat builders at Petersen’s Boatyard in Nyack, where he gained expertise in the maintenance and repair of wooden boats. He worked in both wooden and fiberglass boat repair and as a rigger, eventually becoming General Manager of Petersen’s from 1991 to 2000. As Riverkeeper’s boat captain, John patrolled the Hudson River aboard the “R. Ian Fletcher,” a 36-foot Chesapeake Bay-style wooden vessel. From April to December, he traveled between New York Harbor and Troy, covering 4,000 to 5,000 nautical miles and monitoring pollution, tributaries, and waterfront facilities. During the recent Hudson River Anchorages campaign, John served as a technical advisor to the Hudson 7, where the council voiced its concerns about the Coast Guard’s proposed redefinition of the Port of New York. This redefinition raised significant issues regarding the safeguarding of drinking water sources and the environment due to potential risks of hazardous spills from vessels carrying substances such as diesel fuel or heating oil. These spills could spread with tidal movements, threatening clean drinking water for the seven communities along the river. Through their collective efforts alongside Riverkeeper, Congressmen Ryan, Molinaro, and Lawler introduced the Hudson River Protection Act, which seeks to permanently ban the creation of additional anchorages between Yonkers and Kingston. This legislation passed the House of Representatives and is set to go before the Senate in May 2024. The Hudson 7 will continue to closely monitor this issue in the years ahead. Captain Lipscomb joined the council to recommend three priority issues for the Hudson 7 to focus on in the coming years:
 The Hudson 7 visits the Dutchess County Water/Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) that uses the Hudson River to provide drinking water for the Town of Hyde Park in the fall, 2024. 2024 has been a year of significant milestones for the Hudson 7. We’ve achieved key objectives in our ongoing work, launched several new initiatives to strengthen support for Hudson 7 drinking water treatment plants, and solidified our position as a leading voice in advocating for improved water quality and the protection of the Hudson River as a drinking water source. These accomplishments reflect our dedication to ensuring clean drinking water for our communities, protecting our vital water resources, and addressing emerging challenges head-on. None of this would have been possible without the continued support of our communities and partners. Thank you for your dedication and partnership. We look forward to what we can achieve together in the years ahead.
We provided a full presentation in November to show the council's accomplishments in 2024 that is available to VIEW. Below are some of the highlights. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our work, please contact us at: hudson7info (at) gmail.com. Goal 1: “Work with a lawyer to research and identify the appropriate non-profit structure and bylaws for the organization” In 2024, the Hudson 7 created a task force to explore potential organizational structures and provide recommendations to the council for future direction. After a thorough evaluation, the task force concluded that the Hudson 7 should pursue the establishment of a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization while maintaining the existing joint municipal board structure under its Intermunicipal Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement. By late fall, all necessary paperwork was submitted to the state, setting the stage for the Hudson 7 to become its own 501(c)(3) organization in the coming year. This move aims to enhance the council’s ability to secure funding, expand its initiatives, and strengthen its commitment to protecting regional drinking water sources. Goal 2: “Develop, evaluate and review all necessary policies and procedures for the Hudson 7 and its committees for the council to discuss and adopt.” In 2024, the Hudson 7 enhanced its efforts to engage with the public and increase transparency. A public-facing motions document was created to showcase the council's activities and decisions since its inception in 2018, providing easy access to key moments in Hudson 7's history. Additionally, the Hudson 7 launched its presence on social media by creating Facebook and Instagram pages, accompanied by the development of a social media policy to guide communication and ensure consistency. These initiatives mark an important step in sharing vital updates and fostering public awareness of the council’s work to protect drinking water sources. Goal 4: “Develop a plan that includes communications, training sessions and shared services support for participating municipality’s drinking water operators.” Supporting drinking water treatment plants and their operators remains the cornerstone of the Hudson 7's mission. In 2024, to celebrate its six-year anniversary, the Hudson 7 launched its first annual Water Operators Appreciation Week in May. This initiative featured daily profiles of water plant operators from all five Hudson 7 water treatment plants, shining a spotlight on their essential contributions. The council also updated its shared services document, expanding it to include not only equipment but also new categories like sampling, chemicals, training opportunities, and other resources such as conference rooms. Additionally, the Hudson 7 established a Water Treatment Plant Committee to address the unique challenges of treating water from the Hudson River. The committee is developing the first educational program specifically for Hudson 7 plant operators, offering credits and tailored training to enhance their expertise and collaboration. Here are reflections from several of our Hudson 7 communities’ drinking water plant leaders and technical advisors on the impact the Hudson 7 has had in their communities. “The last 3.5 years as Superintendent, the Hudson 7 has helped bridge the gap between all 5 of its municipal members, specifically the ''Water Operators'' and ''Chief Operators/Superintendent's/Management''. Furthermore, my entire staff feel like they're part of a tighter knit community of water operators thanks to Hudson 7 scheduled & coordinated events.” - Nicholas Butler, Superintendent, Port Ewen Water & Sewer “The Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) has found the Hudson 7 to be an invaluable forum for learning and sharing knowledge among water professionals dedicated to the reliable provision of potable water. With the knowledge base and regulatory landscape constantly evolving, Hudson 7’s collaborative environment has been essential for keeping pace with best practices and ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources. For example, a recent facility tour sparked passionate conversations regarding coagulants best management practices and application rates during seasonal changes in surface water. These discussions were both enriching and rare to encounter outside of groups like Hudson 7, where shared insights lead to innovative solutions.” - Jonathan Churins, Executive Director Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority “Operators working together to operate plants more efficiently, improve knowledge, share experiences, and share resources is a dream come true for me, and I am thrilled that Hudson 7 is improving this cooperation. Educational requirements to obtain and maintain licenses are stringent and time-consuming. These requirements also have limited the number of licensed operators. The Hudson 7 plans to help operators meet those requirements by conducting classes on the unique challenges of treating Hudson River water. Hudson 7 has also developed lists of equipment that operators could share. These lists could help during emergencies and breakdowns of critical equipment. The Hudson 7 can coordinate emergency plans to help each other in the future. The Hudson 7 has collected emergency plans for all the plants, which is the first step in developing coordinated plans. Hudson 7 is definitely the catalyst to bring opportunities to all the operators of the Hudson 7” - Paul E. Malmrose, PE, Engineering Technical Advisor Goal 5: “Create outreach and education materials such as a presentation about the Hudson 7’s accomplishments to date, importance for the water supply, and priorities, to ensure that member communities and other collaborators are well informed about the work and value of the council.” This year, the Hudson 7 created a Fact Sheet to help onboard new council members and engage the public, providing a clear overview of the council’s mission and ongoing initiatives. Goal 6: “Complete the map of the Hudson River Drinking Water watershed including known threats and concerns to be adopted by each municipality and included in a new source water assessment.” In 2019, with the support of Tighe & Bond and sponsorship from the Town of Esopus, the Hudson 7 communities submitted an application to participate in the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). This effort aimed to create a comprehensive source water protection plan for the Hudson 7, building on the 2017 Scorecard report developed in collaboration with Riverkeeper. All five Hudson 7 communities with drinking water intakes were selected to participate in the DWSP2 program by the NYSDEC. After years of dedicated effort, the Hudson 7 submitted its draft DWSP2 plan to New York State for review and approval. The council looks forward to presenting the plan to all Hudson 7 communities to collaboratively safeguard the Hudson River as a vital drinking water source. Goal 8a: CHPE Committee: Successfully influencing the CHPE route at a safe distance from drinking water intakes. Along with the Hudson 7’s Proposed Testing & Monitoring Protocols, and a pair of studies assessing the impacts of the underwater transmission line, the Hudson 7 played a pivotal role in influencing the cable route of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) transmission able to ensure it was located at a safe distance from the Hudson 7 drinking water intakes, protecting this vital resource. After years of dedicated efforts and success, the Hudson 7 developed a detailed timeline of Hudson 7 developed a detailed timeline of events that outlines the council’s consistent and focused efforts to ensure drinking water protections throughout the CHPE process within the section of the river that supplies drinking water to Hudson 7 communities.  The Hudson 7 (H7) has reached a significant milestone with the submission of its Drinking Water Source Protection Plan (DWSP2) to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and Department of Health (DOH). This achievement marks the culmination of a two-year project funded by a DEC grant aimed at developing a comprehensive plan for the protection of the Hudson River as a source of drinking water. The plan, submitted to the state for review, is expected to be approved within 1 to 2 months. In addition to the benefits of having a well-defined source water protection strategy, each participating municipality will be eligible to capitalize on future state grants for water quality projects in communities with completed DWSP2s. These municipalities will also gain points toward their NYSERDA Climate Smart goals, further enhancing their environmental and sustainability initiatives. Participating Municipalities and Hudson 7 This plan was developed on behalf of the municipalities that are part of the Hudson River Drinking Water Intermunicipal Council (the “Hudson 7”), which includes:
Process and Development Upon selection of the seven municipalities, the Hudson 7 partnered with two Technical Assistance Providers (TA Providers) from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). These TA Providers worked closely with the Hudson 7 to:
Comprehensive Plan for ActionThe resulting draft DWSP2 provides the Hudson 7 municipalities with a step-by-step implementation plan designed to:
Importance of Implementation Given the dependence of these communities on the Hudson River and its vast watershed, the protection and management strategies outlined in the DWSP2 are vital for ensuring water quality for current and future generations. The Hudson 7’s comprehensive approach exemplifies the importance of intermunicipal cooperation and serves as a model for source water protection across the state. Next Steps Following the state’s review and approval of the plan, the Hudson 7 will distribute the final DWSP2 to the participating municipalities. These municipalities will then have a robust tool to guide their source water protection efforts and ensure sustainable water resource management for years to come.  On November 12, Dutchess County (DC) Assistant Commissioner of Administration of the DC Department of Health (DOH) Anthony J. Ruggiero sent a letter to all Mayors and Supervisors in the county announcing a Memorandum regarding a recently adopted Resolution 2024156: Regulating Hazardous Pollution Sources in Proximity to Public Water Supply Sources, Aquifers, and Wetlands. As of October 21, the resolution is now effective as Local Law 2 of 2024. We hope to invite the DCDOH in to a future meeting to talk more about this Local Law and to field any questions in 2025. Hudson 7 visit the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) - Hyde Park System10/30/2024
 Today, Hudson 7 drinking water operators, staff, council members and technical advisors toured the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (DCWWA)'s Hyde Park System located in Dutchess County, NY. Unlike the other drinking water plants within the Hudson 7 watershed, the DCWWA is a public benefit corporation that was established in 1991 by an act of the State at the request of Dutchess County. The authority provides drinking water for nearly 22,000 people all throughout Dutchess county. The DCWWA's Hyde Park water system uses the Hudson River as its drinking water source serves approximately 6,928 persons through 1,258 service connections. The facility is a conventional filtration plant that consists of a raw water pumping station located by the main treatment plant. The raw water station pumps water from the Hudson River to the treatment facility approximately one-half mile away. It was a productive and informative morning. A very special thanks to Jonathan Churins, Michael Keating, Kenneth Underwood, Jr., Alain Petit and Richard Winchester from the DCWWA for making it possible, and for their hospitality. About the Hudson 7: The Hudson 7 is a collaboration of the mid-Hudson municipalities that draw drinking water from the Hudson River: Town of Esopus, Town of Hyde Park, Town of Lloyd, Town and City of Poughkeepsie, Town and Village of Rhinebeck located in Ulster and Dutchess counties. A timeline of events: Hudson 7 and the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) Transmission Cable8/8/2024
When the Hudson 7 first learned about the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) proposed transmission cable route in relation to their drinking water intakes back in 2020, they immediately raised concerns about the risk to both the physical intake structures and the potential risk of contamination due to the jet-plowing technology proposed for use in the Hudson River. Since then, the Hudson 7 has worked diligently to ensure the safety of its drinking water for more than 100,000 people living and working in the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, the Village and Town of Rhinebeck, and the Towns of Esopus, Hyde Park and Lloyd. Through the tenacity and sheer grit of the Hudson 7, CHPE agreed to studies that had not otherwise been required by their permits. Using the Hudson 7’s Proposed Testing & Monitoring Protocols, a pair of studies to test the impacts of an underwater transmission line resulted in changing the originally proposed route that would have run directly over the Town of Esopus’ intake, and between the City and Town of Poughkeepsie’s intakes. By June of 2024, the Public Service Commission granted the CHPE project all of its approvals for construction, which is believed to start this month. The Hudson 7’s success in improving the CHPE project transmission cable route to protect drinking water was accomplished by the council’s technical advisors who serve as volunteers at no cost to residents. This free use of time and resources is especially significant given that the CHPE cable route is a “for profit” energy project. “In the future, the state needs to be more aware of the burdens these projects place on small local governments,” said Mayor Gary Bassett and Chair of the Hudson 7 council in a Times Union report. “Let’s face it: None of us want it [CHPE] in the river,” Bassett said. “The message has to be, to the state of New York: Don’t do this to the municipalities again.” About the Hudson 7: The Hudson 7 is a collaboration of the mid-Hudson municipalities and counties that draw drinking water from the Hudson River: Town of Esopus, Town of Hyde Park, Town of Lloyd, Town and City of Poughkeepsie, Town and Village of Rhinebeck located in Ulster and Dutchess counties.  Dottie DiNobile, PWTF Laboratory Director and Hudson 7 Technical Advisor The Hudson 7 celebrated its six-year anniversary with a tour of the Poughkeepsies' Water Treatment Facility (PWTF) located on the Marist College campus in the City of Poughkeepsie. More than 27 people joined Hudson 7 council members that included water operators from the Town of Esopus, Village of Rhinebeck, City and Town of Poughkeepsie, staff from state agencies and non-government organizations and members of the public.  Five dozen "Hudson 7" donuts for all in celebration thanks to Diane Reeder of the Kingston Candy Bar.  Randy Alstadt, Plant Administrator provides a 90-minute tour of the PWTF.  Paul Malmrose, Hudson 7 Technical Advisor (Engineering)  Devin Rigolino, Dutchess County Planning and Development and Vice Chair of the Hudson 7.  May 31, 2024 marks the sixth anniversary for the Hudson River Intermunicipal Council (Hudson 7). To celebrate, we are launching our first annual Water Operators Appreciation Week (May 27 - 31), to provide a unique opportunity to recognize our water treatment professionals, the communities that they serve and the vital role that clean water plays in our daily lives. We are also hosting a tour of the Poughkeepsies’ Water Treatment Facility on the Marist College Campus that is open to the public on Friday, May 31 at 10am. Please contact us at [email protected] if you’re interested in attending.
The Hudson 7 has five water treatment plants within its watershed located in the Hudson River estuary. Each day this week, we will feature one of these facilities and highlight a member of their staff whose work is essential in protecting public health. Their participation in the Hudson 7 is central to our mission, and their guidance is critical in helping us to protect the Hudson River as a drinking water supply to more than 100,000 people. Today, we turn the spotlight on the Town of Lloyd’s Highland Water District, located in Ulster County and Adam Litman, who serves as Water and Sewer Administrator. The Highland Water District system serves around 10,000 people through 1,913 service connections. Their water sources are the Hudson River and four upland reservoirs. One horizontal and two vertical wells, drilled into the Illinois Mountain are used as supplemental sources for their reservoirs. The reservoirs and wells are located behind the John Jankiewicz Water plant at 2 Thomas Rizzo Boulevard in Highland. We are pleased that Adam was able to take some time out of his busy schedule to talk to us. What is your title and what do you do? How long have you been in your position? I am the Water/Sewer Administrator in the Town of Lloyd. What do I do? That’s a tough one to answer. The employees and I do it all. But myself, I am responsible for the administration of three departments. 1. (The Town of Lloyd Water Department), IA-SW/GUI Filtration Plant and the employees. 2. (The Town of Lloyd Wastewater Treatment Plant), Grade III, Fixed Film Process and the employees. 3. (The Town of Lloyd Road Crew) collections and distribution systems and the employees. I’ve been employed by the Town of Lloyd Water & Sewer Districts since October of 2004 and my career started in Wastewater. I have been in the Administrative position since March 2012. How did you come to choose a career in drinking water? The career chose me! In my late 20’s I was a hub manager for a small trucking company, I worked a lot of hours and was paid well but the job had no meaning behind it, just a paycheck. I had begun applying for work at the Town of Lloyd Highway Department because I wanted to work for the Town I lived in. After two years of trying at the Highway Department a friend told me the Water Department was hiring. At the time I had never thought of applying. So I did. I had no experience in, or any idea of what a job like this might consist of but I was excited. After the application process and a few inquiring phone calls I was told the position was filled, my heart sank, but they informed me that a position was open at the Wastewater. What, where, well maybe. So I gave it a shot and I am glad I did. What do you appreciate about your job? I appreciate all the opportunities this career has provided. What advice do you have for young people considering the same career? If you love life, people and the environment and are willing to learn, there are endless opportunities in these fields. ### About the Hudson River Drinking Water Intermunicipal Council (Hudson 7): The Hudson 7 is a collaboration of the mid-Hudson municipalities and counties that draw drinking water from the Hudson River Estuary for more than 100,000 people in the Town of Esopus, Town of Hyde Park, Town of Lloyd, Town and City of Poughkeepsie, Town and Village of Rhinebeck located in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. These communities are served by five drinking water treatment plants that utilize Hudson River water, operated by the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, Village of Rhinebeck (for the Village and Town of Rhinebeck), Town of Esopus, Town of Lloyd and Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (for Hyde Park).  May 31, 2024 marks the sixth anniversary of the Hudson River Intermunicipal Council (Hudson 7). To celebrate, we are launching our first annual Water Operators Appreciation Week (May 27 - 31) in order to bring public awareness to the important role of our water treatment plant professionals. We are also hosting a tour of the Poughkeepsies’ Water Treatment Facility on the Marist College Campus that is open to the public on Friday, May 31 at 10am. Please contact us at [email protected] if you’re interested in attending.
Each day this week, we will feature one of the five public water treatment plants located in the Hudson River estuary, and highlight a member of their staff dedicated to ensuring the delivery of clean, reliable and high quality drinking water to the communities that they serve. Today, we turn the spotlight on the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (DCWWA) - Hyde Park System located in Dutchess County and Richard Winchester, the Director of Operations. Unlike the other drinking water plants within the Hudson 7 watershed, the DCWWA is a public benefit corporation that was established in 1991 by the act of the State at the request of Dutchess County. The authority provides drinking water for nearly 22,000 people throughout Dutchess county including the Town of Hyde Park, a voting member of the Hudson 7. The DCWWA-Hyde Park water system’s water source is the Hudson River, and serves approximately 6,928 persons through 1,258 service connections. The facility is a conventional filtration plant that consists of a raw water pumping station located by the main treatment plant. The raw water station pumps water from the Hudson River to the treatment facility approximately one-half mile away. We were very happy that Richard was able to take some time out of his busy schedule to talk to us. What is your title and what do you do? How long have you been in your position? I am the Director of Operations for the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority. We own and operate 18 drinking water treatment and distribution systems as well as 8 wastewater collection and treatment systems. My role is to oversee operations across all 26 systems, which involves training and managing new operators, working with engineers to design system improvements, corresponding with regulatory agencies, and managing budgets for the systems to provide dependable water treatment services. I have held my current position for 6 years and have been in the field for 32 years in total. How many people do you provide drinking water for in your community? Our drinking water systems serve around 22,000 people. How did you come to choose a career in drinking water? I wanted a career in which I could use my mechanical skills to help people in my community. It’s often taken for granted, but someone needs to be there to make sure that drinking water is safe and reliable. In my role, I also work with wastewater treatment systems, which gives me an opportunity to help protect the environment in addition to public health. What do you appreciate about your job? I enjoy creative problem-solving, and there are lots of opportunities for that as an operator and as a manager. I also appreciate sharing my knowledge and experience with a new generation of operators. There is also a lot of job security since people will always need drinking water. What advice do you have for young people considering the same career? There is a position for every skill set and experience level in water treatment. Every new operator runs into a part of the field that they find appealing, whether it’s the mechanics, the chemistry, the reporting, or something else. The most important thing is to be open to learning and being committed to doing your best work. My advice is to remember that people are depending on you and your work is important, but you aren’t in it alone. There’s a huge field of dedicated professionals who are ready and willing to help you improve, so be open to asking questions. ### About the Hudson River Drinking Water Intermunicipal Council (Hudson 7): The Hudson 7 is a collaboration of the mid-Hudson municipalities and counties that draw drinking water from the Hudson River Estuary for more than 100,000 people in the Town of Esopus, Town of Hyde Park, Town of Lloyd, Town and City of Poughkeepsie, Town and Village of Rhinebeck located in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. These communities are served by five drinking water treatment plants that utilize Hudson River water, operated by the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, Village of Rhinebeck (for the Village and Town of Rhinebeck), Town of Esopus, Town of Lloyd and Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (for Hyde Park).  May 31, 2024 marks the sixth anniversary of the Hudson River Intermunicipal Council (Hudson 7). To celebrate, we are launching our first annual Water Operators Appreciation Week (May 27 - 31) in order to bring public awareness to the important role of our water treatment plant professionals. We are also hosting a tour of the Poughkeepsies’ Water Treatment Facility on the Marist College Campus that is open to the public on Friday, May 31 at 10am. Please contact us at [email protected] if you’re interested in attending.
Each day this week, we will feature one of the five public water treatment plants located in the Hudson River estuary, and highlight a member of their staff dedicated to ensuring the delivery of clean, reliable and high quality drinking water to the communities that they serve. Today, we turn the spotlight on the Town of Esopus’s Port Ewen Water District, located in Ulster County and Tim Byron, Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator. The Port Ewen Water district serves a population of around 4500 people and has 1500 service connections that are supplied by surface water from the Hudson River, its primary and currently its only drinking water source. The Roger Mabie Water Treatment Plant where drinking water is processed is located at 131 River Road in Ulster Park and is pumped into the distribution system and a 2-million gallon water storage facility located at the southern end of the district. We were very happy that Tim was able to take some time out of his busy schedule to talk to us. What is your title and what do you do? How long have you been in your position? I am a Water Treatment Plant Operator at the Port Ewen Water Treatment Plant in the Town of Esopus. I have been in the drinking water business for 20 years, and have worked for the town of Esopus for 19 years. How did you come to choose a career in drinking water? I became interested in the drinking water field after some conversations with my wife's uncle Bob. He worked for a large water company at the time, and told me about the fine career he had made for himself. The job security and constant need for clean drinking water were two of the factors that convinced me to give it a chance. My first job in the field was working for Camo Pollution Control in Wappingers Falls, NY. When a position opened up at the Port Ewen Plant one year later, I jumped on the opportunity to work closer to home. What do you appreciate about your job? I appreciate many things about my job. Having a reliable job that is consistent day in and day out is certainly important to me! Running the daily operations of the treatment plant, while maintaining the buildings / grounds of the property, always provide enough work to keep us busy. Here in the town of Esopus, the water department is involved in reading meters, marking water and sewer lines in our district, maintaining and repairing the water and sewer distribution systems as well as running the water plant. My coworkers and boss are always willing to provide me with help whenever I need it, and are a pleasure to work with. When I get overwhelmed at times, all it takes is a brief look out at the Hudson River, and I realize that I'm where I need to be. The outgoing tide is pretty good at taking my troubles out to sea right along with it. What advice do you have for young people considering the same career? I have told quite a few people about the benefits of a career in water treatment. The young people that the town of Esopus has recently hired, have all heard me say that this career will be as fulfilling as they want to make it. The potential is there for advancement, and there is schooling available to get them as far up the ladder as they want to go. I can't think of a better long term career for a young person who is looking for a stable job, with meaning, purpose, and the opportunity to provide generations of families with clean drinking water from our Hudson River. ### About the Hudson River Drinking Water Intermunicipal Council (Hudson 7): The Hudson 7 is a collaboration of the mid-Hudson municipalities and counties that draw drinking water from the Hudson River Estuary for more than 100,000 people in the Town of Esopus, Town of Hyde Park, Town of Lloyd, Town and City of Poughkeepsie, Town and Village of Rhinebeck located in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. These communities are served by five drinking water treatment plants that utilize Hudson River water, operated by the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, Village of Rhinebeck (for the Village and Town of Rhinebeck), Town of Esopus, Town of Lloyd and Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority (for Hyde Park). |
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