As the designated lead agency, DCWWA has completed the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process for the project, concluding that the planned activities align with environmental protection standards and pose minimal ecological disruption.
At the heart of the project is the installation of approximately 36,000 linear feet of new 8-inch water main. This main will run parallel to the existing Quaker Hill water main, extending through a continuous public right-of-way that follows North Quaker Lane, Fall Kill Road, NYS Route 9G, Mill Road, Howard Boulevard, and Hudson Drive in the Town of Hyde Park, New York.
To support this infrastructure, a new booster pump station is slated for construction on the parcel that houses the existing North Water Storage Tank at 56 Hudson Drive. The project will require excavation of both rock and soil, resulting in a temporary surface disturbance across approximately 6.7 acres for trenching operations. The pump station site itself spans 3.67 acres.
According to DCWWA, the interconnection will not lead to new water use or create additional demand. Instead, the project enhances system reliability and resiliency by enabling operational flexibility between two major water systems. This capability is particularly critical in emergency situations, routine maintenance, or drought conditions.
DCWWA has taken care to ensure that all excavation and construction activities will occur within established rights-of-way owned by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT), the Town of Hyde Park, and properties under DCWWA easements—minimizing disruptions to private property and ecological zones.
The SEQR findings reinforce Dutchess County’s broader commitment to environmentally responsible infrastructure development. The review accounted for multiple potential impacts, including those on surface water, groundwater, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. DCWWA’s determination confirms that appropriate mitigation measures are in place to avoid negative environmental consequences.
This announcement builds on DCWWA’s continued efforts to improve public health infrastructure and regional water management systems. It also complements the Authority’s long-term strategy to invest in aging infrastructure while maintaining a balance between growth and sustainability.
Serving over 22,000 residents through 18 water and eight wastewater systems, the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority plays a vital role in supporting community health and economic development.
