BARRYVILLE, N.Y. — The Town of Highland is advising residents and property owners in a designated area near Barryville to have their private wells tested for E. coli following concerns about potential wastewater contamination of groundwater.
In an advisory issued Oct. 20, the town said the recommendation is precautionary and should not be interpreted as a determination that any particular private well is contaminated.
The advisory is intended to help potentially affected residents take steps to protect their drinking water. The town recommends that property owners in the identified area consider testing their well water for E. coli.
Properties included in the notification area are:
- 174, 182, 183, 188, 192, 210, 211, 217, 218, 220, 224, 225, 226 and 227 Mail Road
- 188, 184 and 180 Yulan-Barryville Road
- 31, 29, 28, 27 and 25 Kern Road
- 26, 24, 22 and 28 Summit Drive
Residents with questions about the advisory can contact the Town of Highland Code Office at code@townofhighlandny.com.