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Donald Benjamin, Director of Public Works
Function: Provide high quality drinking water to the residents & businesses in the Town of Chenango. Provide effective treatment of the sanitary sewage for the residents & businesses of the town of Chenango.
Contact Information: Phone: (607) 648-4809 Option 7
Fax: (607) 648-8519
Email: water@townofchenango.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
Bill Payments may be made in person to the water & sewer department at Town Hall during the hours posted above (There is also a box available for after hours payment made by check only).
Payments may also be mailed to the Water & Sewer Dept. at the address below:
Town of Chenango Water & Sewer Dept.
1529 State Route 12
Binghamton, NY 13901
Billing is done tri-annually.
Checks may be made out to: Town of Chenango Water & Sewer Dept.
Sorry. We cannot accept credit card payments at this time.
Unpaid water & sewer bills are applied to property taxes yearly on October 1.
Water Rates: $12.10 for the first 1000 cu ft or less
$ 1.21 for each additional 100 cu ft.
Sewer Rates: Based on water consumption
$15.70 for 1000 cu ft or less
$ 1.57 for each additional 100 cu ft.
If resident does not have water but has sewer, the basic charge is $36.20 per billing.
The town does not currently put fluoride in its drinking water.
Non-conserving water use
Each person uses 77 gallons of water on the average day for
indoor domestic purposes. Here are figures describing typical
water consumption:
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Type of Use |
Non-conserving Use |
Gal |
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Toilet flushing |
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5-7 |
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Washing hands |
Tap running |
2 |
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Leaking toilet |
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24 |
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Shower |
5 minutes |
25 |
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Bath |
Full |
35 |
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Brush teeth |
Tap running |
10 |
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Shaving |
Tap running |
20 |
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Dish washing by hand |
Tap running |
30 |
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Automatic dishwasher |
Full cycle |
16 |
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Washing machine |
Full cycle, top level |
60 |
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Outdoor watering |
Per minute |
10
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* From "Water Conservation at Home" Assemblyman Mel Miller
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