Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems

UPDATE The water main break has been prepared. Thank you all for your patience and understanding!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS POTENTIAL FOR DIRTY WATER We have been made aware of a water main break on County Route 13 in the Town of Bath. ... Our crew is mobilizing and working to repair the break as quickly and safely as possible. Please be aware there is a high potential for dirty water. Please avoid running hot water and/or washing whites until the repair has been made and your water is clear. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!!!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS HIGH POTENTIAL FOR DIRTY WATER We are aware of a water leak near Geneva Street and Haverling Street. We are waiting for clearance before we can begin digging to locate the leak and make the necessary repair(s).... Please be advised there is the high potential for dirty water for the next several hours in this area and nearby areas. Please avoid running hot water and/or washing whites until the repair has been made and water has cleared. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding!

ATTENTION VALUED BEGWS CUSTOMERS COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLOSED TOMORROW, MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2020

THANK YOU!!!!! We would like to thank Chief Matt Glasshauser and 4th Assistant Dave Dowdle of the Bath Volunteer Fire Department for assisting employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department this afternoon in entering a sanitary sewer manhole, approximately 20-25 feet deep, at the corner of May Street and East Washington Street.

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS WATER MAIN BREAK ON ONTARIO STREET Valued Customers,... We are aware of a water main break on Ontario Street. We are waiting on clearance from other utility companies in the area. Once the area is cleared, we will begin excavating to locate and repair the break. Customers on Ontario Street and Bundy Avenue are expected to be impacted and without water while the break is repaired. We will do our best to makenrhe repair as safely and quickly as possible. Customers on these streets and nearby, neighboring streets are to be made aware that there is the potential for dirty water. Please avoid running hot water until after the repair has been made, water restored and you confirm your water is clear. Please also avoid washing whites during this time. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS ON/BETWEEN HUBBELL STREET AND LACKAWANNA STREET You will be without power for approximately 30 minutes beginning at/around 9am. This is so that our electric line workers can safely replace a utility pole on West Morris Street near the corner of Ark Street. -... ATTENTION ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS ON/NEAR WEST MORRIS STREET AND ARK STREET You will be without power for approximately 4-5 hours beginning at/around 9am. This is so that our electric line workers can safely replace a utility pole on West Morris Street near the corner of Ark Street AND make the transfers necessary to safely restore power. - We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

***ATTENTION BEGWS CUSTOMERS*** BEGWS COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLOSED TODAY (MONDAY DECEMBER 28th) Valued BEGWS Customers,... We apologize for the short notice, but our Commercial Office will be closed today, Monday, December 28, 2020. As a result of our office being closed, our drive-up window at 7 South Avenue will also be closed, and our call center will be receiving customer calls and inquiries. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Thank you!

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: THE COMMERCIAL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSING AT 3:00 PM ON DECEMBER 16th, 2020. The Commercial Office will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16th for software updates.... We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We greatly appreciate your understanding. Please know the drop box outside the Commercial Office on 7 South Avenue is available to you, in addition to making payments by mail or online. Thank you!

REMINDER!!! PLEASE AVOID RUNNING HOT WATER OR WASHING YOUR WHITES UNTIL YOU CONFIRM YOUR WATER IS CLEAR. THANK YOU!!!

UPDATE: POWER BAS BEEN RESTORED We apologize for the inconvenience! Thank you for your patience and understanding!

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS We are aware of a power outage on W William St. Our line crew is responding to assess the situation, mobilize and restore power. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to safely restore power.

ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS & VISITORS PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION - INTERSECTION OF LIBERTY STREET / W.-E. WASHINGTON STREET Tomorrow, Monday November 2nd, and Tuesday November 3rd, BEGWS employees of the Underground Lines and Mains Department will be paving in the intersection of Liberty Street and W.-E. Washington Street. Please know traffic control will be set up to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian traffic in this intersection while our crew is performing work.... We ask that drivers and pedestrians alike approach this intersection with caution as the safety of our employees is our top priority, along with the public’s safety. Thank you!!!

PLEASE SHARE! HIGH POTENTIAL FOR DIRTY WATER BEGINS TONIGHT THROUGH TOMORROW MORNING!

***ATTENTION BEGWS COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ON/OFF W MORRIS ST, W WASHINGTON ST AND BELFAST ST*** *** HIGH POTENTIAL FOR DIRTY WATER*** BEGINNING SUNDAY NIGHT (DECEMBER 6TH) AROUND 11:00 PM THROUGH MONDAY MORNING (DECEMBER 7TH)... Valued BEGWS Customers, We will be bringing one of our groundwater wells online that has been out of service due to repairs. Bringing a well online impacts our distribution system by reversing water flow directions. This situation leads to a high potential for dirty water. Please know we have performed all appropriate testing and received approval from the New York State Department of Health for bringing this well back online. Please avoid running hot water, or washing any whites, until you have run your water until it is clear. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you!

THANK YOU!!! Thank you to our Electric Department lineworkers for safely and quickly restoring power to a local business in the Village of Bath!

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLOSED THRUSDAY NOVEMBER 26th AND FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27th The Commercial Office will be closed on Thursday November 26th and Friday November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday.... The employees of Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems and our families would like to wish all our valued customers and their families a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving! THANK YOU!!!!

REGULAR HEAP BENEFIT OPENED NOVEMBER 2, 2020 Valued BEGWS Customers, The 2020-2021 Regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefit opened November 2, 2020. ... The HEAP helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes. Please contact Steuben County Department of Social Services, our local HEAP district contact, at (607) 664-2500 to determine if you qualify and are eligible for the Regular HEAP benefit. Please know there are other organizations that provide financial assistance and support to those in need. These organizations and a number they can be reached are included below. Catholic Charities (607)776-4575 Salvation Army (607) 962-4681 Solider On (866) 406-8446 Please feel free to contact our Commercial Office at (607) 776-2173, Option 2. We would be happy to assist you through this process. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS POTENTIAL FOR DIRTY WATER The Bath Volunteer Fire Department testing its hose equipment at the fairgrounds tomorrow morning at 8am. Please know there is the potential for dirty water. ... PLEASE AVOID RUNNING HOT WATER OR WASHING YOUR WHITES UNTIL YOU HAVE CONFIRMED YOUR WATER IS UNAFFECTED.

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS In order to safely restore power, BEGWS electric customers on Maple Heights, Charles Street, Snyder Hill Road and Pheasant Lane will temporarily be without power. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.... Thank you!!!

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS BRIEF POWER OUTAGES We are aware of the brief outages that occurred this morning and this afternoon. We are currently troubleshooting this afternoon's outage. This morning's outage was caused by NYSEG, who had approximately 2,000 customers without power.... We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. We will report back with more updates as they develop. Thank you!

CONGRATULATIONS AARON SOLES!!! Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems would like to recognize the achievements of one of its employees. After successfully completing coursework and fieldwork over the past four years, Aaron Soles graduated from apprentice line school and became a first class lineworker. Yesterday evening Aaron was honored for his hard work and accomplishment.... Way to go Aaron!!!

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The Village of Bath Municipal Utility Commission will be holding a Special Meeting on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held using GoToMeeting.... Members of the Village of Bath Municipal Utility Commission will be participating remotely via videoconference or teleconference. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to review proposed work for Well No. 7 discharge pipe rehabilitation, discuss capital and financials plans for the Water Utility, and any other matter(s) that come before the Commission. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/639431493 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 - One-touch: tel:+17865353211,,639431493# Access Code: 639-431-493 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/639431493

BEGWS COMMERCIAL OFFICE REMAINS CLOSED TO WALK-IN CUSTOMERS Valued BEGWS Customers, While our Commercial Office remains closed to walk-in customers, please know we are fully staffed and ready to assist you however we can. Our drive-up window on South Avenue is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, along with our phones (607-776-2173, Option 2) and email ([email protected]).... We thank you for your patience and understanding as we do our part to protect the health and safety of our customers and employees. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS FIRE ON PINE STREET POTENTIAL FOR DIRTY WATER Due to a structure fire on Pine Street please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap for three to five minutes. If the water is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear.

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS ON/OFF SPAULDING DRIVE / HICKORY HILL ROAD / HARRISBURG HOLLOW ROAD / STATE ROUTE 415 FROM T&R TOWING TO EMPIRE LIVESTOCK To safely complete our conversion to 12kV, we must schedule a planned power outage. This outage has been scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, 2020, between the hours of 5pm and 8pm. Please know we are not expecting your power to be out for the full duration; however, we ask that you plan to be without power dur...ing this window. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY, OCTIOBER 12, 2020 IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBSUS DAY Valued Customers, Our Commercial Office will be closed Monday, October 12, 2020 in observance of Columbus Day.... We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We greatly appreciate your understanding. Please know the drop box outside the Commercial Office on 7 South Avenue is available to you, in addition to making payments by mail or online. Thank you!

COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLOSED TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11TH In honor of our military veterans, the Commercial Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The employees of Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems and our families would like to thank all of our veterans not just on Veterans Day, but everyday, for their service and sacrifice defending our country and our freedom.... THANK YOU!!!!

THANK YOU!!! Valued BEGWS Customers, BEGWS is the utility department of the Village of Bath who proudly serves Village residents and nearby residents in the Town. ... It is our duty to always provide you, our valued customers, with safe and reliable electric, gas, water, and sewer services at the lowest cost possible, but especially during challenging times such as this pandemic we are currently facing. As your local utility provider, whose operations survive and thrive as a direct result of you, our valued customers, we want to say, THANK YOU! THANK YOU for your patience and understanding as we have continue our modified our operations to protect you, our valued customers, and our employees. As a reminder, our Commercial Office remains closed to walk-in customers, but our drive-up window is open. Our Commercial Office remains fully staffed to serve you, answer your calls (607-776-2173, Option 2) or respond to your emails ([email protected]). THANK YOU also for continuing to pay your utility bills. It allows us to continue our operations and to continue serving you. On behalf of the employees of Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems, we hope you, your families, friends, and neighbors are staying safe and staying healthy! THANK YOU!!!

COMMERCIAL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020 FROM 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. FOR MANDATORY TRAINING OF OUR EMPLOYEES Valued Customers, Our Commercial Office will be closed Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for mandatory training of our employees.... We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We greatly appreciate your understanding. Please know the drop box outside the Commercial Office on 7 South Avenue is available to you, in addition to making payments by mail or online. Thank you!

*** eCheck Convenience Fee Increase *** Valued BEGWS Customers, We have done our best to push back on this increase, but unfortunately, have been unsuccessful.... Effective November 15, 2020, the convenience fee for using an electronic check (e-check) will increase from $1.05 to $1.95. Despite the increase, this still remains a flat fee unlike the 2.95% convenience charge when using a credit card or debit card. Below please find the notice we received from Edmunds. Please don't hesitate to contact our Commercial Office (607-776-2173, Option 2) should you have any questions and/or require additional information. Thank you.

***REMINDER*** Our Underground Lines and Mains Department - Leak Prone Pipe crew will be mobilizing to Fowler Street beginning Monday October 5th to begin replacing the gas mains and services.

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS Due to the fire on State Route 415 we have had to turn off power to customers on and off State Route 415. As soon as the fire has been controlled, power will be restored. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience but we appreciate your patience.

*** POSTPONED UNTIL TOMORROW NOVEMBER 3RD AND WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4th *** (Asphalt Plant was unable to be up and running today) -... ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS & VISITORS PLEASE EXERCISE CAUTION - INTERSECTION OF LIBERTY STREET / W.-E. WASHINGTON STREET Tomorrow, Monday November 2nd, and Tuesday November 3rd, BEGWS employees of the Underground Lines and Mains Department will be paving in the intersection of Liberty Street and W.-E. Washington Street. Please know traffic control will be set up to facilitate vehicular and pedestrian traffic in this intersection while our crew is performing work. We ask that drivers and pedestrians alike approach this intersection with caution as the safety of our employees is our top priority, along with the public’s safety. Thank you!!!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS FIRE ON STATE ROUTE 415 POTENTIAL FOR DIRTY WATER... There is a large fire on State Route 415. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, along with our first responders! Please know there is the potential for dirty water in surrounding areas. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap for three to five minutes. If the water is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear.

BEGWS UNDERGROUND LINES AND MAINS CREW REPLACING GAS MAIN AT WASHINGTON / LIBERTY All, over the last week, you may have noticed our Underground Lines and Mains (UGLM) crew working at the intersection of East/West Washington Street and Liberty Street and wondered what they are working on. Our UGLM crew is working to replace a leaking gas main. As you know well, West Washington Street and Liberty Street are very busy streets that see high traffic volumes - both vehicles and pe...destrians. Our UGLM crew is working nights this week to complete the gas main replacement while minimizing disturbance to traffic and keeping the safety of the public and our employees as our top priorities. We thank you all for your patience, and ask that you continue to exercise caution when traveling through this intersection. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS ON GENEVA STREET / STATE ROUTE 54 We are aware of a power outage. Our lineworkers are responding and will restore power as quickly and safely as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.... Thank you!

ATTENTION ALL BEGWS CUSTOMERS The Commercial Office will be closed tomorrow, September 4, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Payments can still be dropped off at the night drop or at Village Hall. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS ON/OFF STATE ROUTE 415 N We sincerely apologize for the power outage. Power to customers north of Spaulding Drive, on a Spaulding Drive/Harrisburg Hollow/Hickory Hill Road/Sand Pit Road will have power restored within the hour.... Power to customers between Dollar General and the beginning of Spaulding Drive will be restored around approximately 8am/8:30am. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

PLEASE SHARE!!!! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR HEAP!!!! Valued BEGWS Customers,... HEAP Benefits have been extended from June 30, 2020 through August 31, 2020 (TODAY), or until the funds run out. Please contact our local HEAP office for assistance (607-664-2500). Please don’t hesitate to contact our Commercial Office (607-776-2173, Option 2) should you have any questions, require assistance and/or support. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS CUSTOMERS We are currently experiencing phone issues. We apologize for this inconvenience but appreciate your patience and understanding. We are working to resolve these issues quickly.

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS ON MOUNT WASHINGTON RD. We have been made aware of the power outage. Our electric line crew is mobilized and power should be restored within the next 15-20 minutes. We apologize for the inconvenience, but appreciate your patience and understanding.... Thank you.

**UPDATE** **ONLINE PAYMENT ISSUE CORRECTED** Dear Valued Customers, ... As you may have seen in yesterday's post, the 3rd party who processes our online payments experienced a widespread service disruption that caused issues for BEGWS customers attempting to make utility payments online. Please know the 3rd party has resolved these issues and customers can resume making online payments by credit / debit card and e-checks at www.begws.org. We appreciate your patience and understanding while this matter was being resolved. Thank you!

Dear Valued Customers, We have been made aware several customers have experienced difficulty making online payments. Please know the issue has been identified by the 3rd party who processes online credit card and e-check payments and they are working to resolve it as quickly as possible. We anticipate the issue will be resolved in a timely manner, but please check back for updates. ... Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work with our vendors to resolve this matter for our customers.

UPDATE 7:35PM POWER HAS BEEN RESTORED Thank you to all of our impacted customers for your patience and understanding!... Thank you also to our electric lineworkers for making the repair quickly and safely!!!! ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS We have a power outage. Customers impacted are on and off Geneva St, upper Haverling St, Mitchellsville Rd. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our crew is mobilized and working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Maximum anticipated duration of outage is two (2) hours. Thank you.

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS We are aware of a phase down at the corner of Whiting St. and Wood St. We are currently assessing the situation and report back with an update. Thank you.

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS We have been made aware of wires down in the Village. Our Lineworkers are responding. We will first assess the damage then repair the lines and restore power as safely and quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding... As a reminder, please keep away from all downed wires as they may still be live and dangerous. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS CUSTOMERS Please be aware that G&G Municipal Consulting will be going door-to-door conducting an income survey in the BEGWS service area today, July 16, 2020. Despite the pandemic, the Village must continue pursuing funding opportunities as it continues to improve and invest in its infrastructure. A critical component that must be completed before the Village can do this is completing this income survey.... Thank you!

COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLOSED TODAY (7/8) FROM 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Valued Customers, Our Commercial Office will be closed today (Wednesday July 8th) from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. ... We sincerely apologize any inconvenience this may cause. We greatly appreciate your understanding. Please know the drop box outside the Commercial Office on 7 South Avenue is available to you, in addition to making payments by mail or online. Thank you!

*** REMINDER *** ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON-OFF W WASHINGTON ST / ROBIE ST / HAVERLING ST / GENEVA ST / E WASHINGTON ST / RUMSEY ST / MAY ST Employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department will begin conducting inspections and exercising our fire hydrants 9:00pm to 5:30am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings beginning Sunday, June 21, 2020, for the next several weeks.... Please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap for three to five minutes. If the water is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry from 9:00pm to 5:30am. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear. Conducting inspections and exercising our fire hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity. We apologize for any convenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLOSED TOMORROW (7/2) AND FRIDAY (7/3) Valued Customers, Our Commercial Office will be closed tomorrow (Thursday July 2nd) and Friday (July 3rd).... We sincerely apologize any inconvenience this may cause. We greatly appreciate your understanding. Please know the drop box outside the Commercial Office on 7 South Avenue is available to you, in addition to sending in payments by mail or online. We hope you and your family enjoy a healthy, happy, and safe Fourth of July holiday. Thank you!

!!! HEAP EXTENDED !!! Valued BEGWS Customers, HEAP Benefits have been extended from June 30, 2020 through August 31, 2020, or until the funds run out.... Please contact our local HEAP office for assistance (607-664-2500). Please don’t hesitate to contact our Commercial Office (607-776-2173, Option 2) should you have any questions, require assistance and/or support. Thank you!

!!! IMPORTANT !!! HEAP ENDS TOMORROW!!! All, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has been extended June 30, 2020, or until funds run out.... Qualifying households are now eligible for a THIRD Emergency HEAP Benefit. Please contact our local HEAP office at (607) 664-2500 NOW to determine if you qualify and are eligible for an Emergency HEAP benefit. Please feel free to contact our Commercial Office at (607) 776-2173, Option 2. We would be happy to assist you through this process! Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON-OFF W WASHINGTON ST / ROBIE ST / HAVERLING ST / GENEVA ST / E WASHINGTON ST / RUMSEY ST / MAY ST Employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department will begin conducting inspections and exercising our fire hydrants 9:00pm to 5:30am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings beginning Sunday, June 21, 2020, for the next several weeks. Please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold wat...er tap for three to five minutes. If the water is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry from 9:00pm to 5:30am. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear. Conducting inspections and exercising our fore hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity. We apologize for any convenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

***IMPORTANT*** ***HIGH POTENTIAL FOR DIRTY WATER*** BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON/OFF OF E MORRIS ST NEAR COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING... This evening/tonight, the County’s contractor will be testing its fire suppression system of the County Annex Building. There is a high potential for dirty water. Please avoid washing white and using hot water until you have ensure your water is clear. We apologize for the inconvenience but greatly appreciate your understanding. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON-OFF W & E MORRIS ST / W & E WASHINGTON ST / MAPLE HTS Employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department will begin conducting inspections and exercising our fire hydrants 9:00pm to 5:30am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings beginning Sunday, June 21, 2020, for the next several weeks Please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap for three to five minutes. If the wa...ter is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry from 9:00pm to 5:30am. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear. Conducting inspections and exercising our fore hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity. We apologize for any convenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON-OFF CAMERON ST / W MORRIS ST / W WASHINGTON ST / PINE ST Employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department will begin conducting inspections and exercising our fire hydrants 9:00pm to 5:30am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings beginning Sunday, June 21, 2020, for the next several weeks Please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap for three to five minutes. If the ...water is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry from 9:00pm to 5:30am. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear. Conducting inspections and exercising our fore hydrants is an important preventative maintenance activity. We apologize for any convenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON-OFF HAVERLING ST-COUNTY ROUTE 13 / GENEVA ST Employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department will continue conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves beginning 9:00pm to 5:30am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings for the next several weeks. Please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap for three to five minutes. If the water is still discolo...red, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry from 9:00pm to 5:30am. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear. Conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves is an important preventative maintenance activity. We apologize for any convenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON-OFF W & E WASHINGTON ST / ROBIE ST / HAVERLING ST / GENEVA ST / RUMSEY ST Employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department will continue conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves beginning 9:00pm to 5:30am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings for the next several weeks. Please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap for three to five minutes. I...f the water is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry from 9:00pm to 5:30am. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear. Conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves is an important preventative maintenance activity. We apologize for any convenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST WITH YOUR FELLOW BEGWS CUSTOMERS!!!! ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC/GAS CUSTOMERS HEAP HAS BEEN EXTENDED... All, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has been extended June 30, 2020, or until funds run out. Qualifying households are now eligible for a THIRD Emergency HEAP Benefit. Please contact our local HEAP office at (607) 664-2500 NOW to determine if you qualify and are eligible for an Emergency HEAP benefit. Please feel free to contact our Commercial Office at (607) 776-2173, Option 2. We would be happy to assist you through this process! Thank you!

Information for Tomorrow's Regular Commission Meeting Valued BEGWS Customers, below please find information for tomorrow's Regular Commission Meeting. As a reminder, this is a public meeting and all members of the public are welcome to attend/participate. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------... Village of Bath Municipal Utility Commission - June 2020 Regular Meeting Tue, Jun 9, 2020 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/699315765 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073 - One-touch: tel:+18773092073,,699315765# United States: +1 (646) 749-3129 - One-touch: tel:+16467493129,,699315765# Access Code: 699-315-765 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/699315765

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON-OFF W MORRIS ST / WATER ST / DENWOOD TERRACE / W WASHINGTON ST / MAPLE HEIGHTS / COOK ST / BURTON ST Employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department will continue conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves beginning 9:00pm to 5:30am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings for the next several weeks. Please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap f...or three to five minutes. If the water is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry from 9:00pm to 5:30am. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear. Conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves is an important preventative maintenance activity. We apologize for any convenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

!!! REMINDER !!! ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON-OFF E MORRIS ST / PINE ST / W & E WASHINGTON ST / MAY ST / E & W STEUBEN ST Employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department will continue conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves beginning 9:00pm to 5:30am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings for the next several weeks.... Please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap for three to five minutes. If the water is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry from 9:00pm to 5:30am. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear. Conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves is an important preventative maintenance activity. We apologize for any convenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS ON-OFF E MORRIS ST / PINE ST / W & E WASHINGTON ST / MAY ST / E & W STEUBEN ST Employees of our Underground Lines and Mains Department will continue conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves beginning 9:00pm to 5:30am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings for the next several weeks. Please know there is the potential for dirty water. If you notice discolored water, please run your cold water tap for three to five minutes.... If the water is still discolored, please wait approximately 30 minutes and run the water again. If you notice your water is discolored, please avoid washing laundry from 9:00pm to 5:30am. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap, then wash a load of dark clothes first before washing whites. Please also avoid using hot water until the cold water runs clear. Conducting inspections and exercising our water mainline valves is an important preventative maintenance activity. We apologize for any convenience, but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS We have been made aware of loss of power reported on Warden Street. Our Electric Line Department is responding.... We apologize for any inconvenience, but very much appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

7:18PM UPDATE We have located the cause of the outage. Power will be restored within the hour. Thank you again for your patience and understanding!... ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS We are aware of a circuit down. Our Lineworkers are responding to assess and understand the impacted customers and approximate time until power is restored. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience but greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Thank you!

ATTENTION VALUED BEGWS CUSTOMERS Tomorrow, Monday May 18th, we will resume accepting payments (cash or check) at the drive-up window of our Commercial Office (7 South Avenue). For the safety of our customers and our employees, our Commercial Office will remain closed to walk-in customers. ... Please know our Commercial Office remains fully staffed and able to assist you by phone (607-776-2173, Option 2), email ([email protected]), or at our drive-up window. We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our valued customers for your continued support of our local utility during these challenging times. THANK YOU!!!

ATTENTION BEGWS ELECTRIC/GAS CUSTOMERS HEAP HAS BEEN EXTENDED All, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has been extended from April 24, 2020 through June 30, 2020, or until funds run out.... Qualifying households are now eligible for a THIRD Emergency HEAP Benefit. Please contact our local HEAP office at (607) 664-2500) NOW to determine if you qualify and are eligible for an Emergency HEAP benefit. Thank you!

ATTENTION BEGWS WATER CUSTOMERS POTENTIAL FOR DIRTY WATER We have received several dirty water calls from the Haverling Street area. As a result, we were made aware Lakeview Apartments recently conducted a routine annual flow test of their fire suppression system, which may have the potential for some of our customers to experience dirty water. ... If you live in the vicinity of Lakeview Apartments, PLEASE AVOID RUNNING HOT WATER OR WASHING YOUR WHITE LAUNDRY UNTIL YOU HAVE CONFIRMED YOUR WATER IS UNAFFECTED.

Below please find the agenda below for Tuesday’s Regular Meeting of the Village of Bath Municipal Utility Commission.

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