Town of Red Hook Water Tank Repairs to Cost Less Than Anticipated, But Water Users Will Still See Rate Increase

The Town of Red Hook is moving forward with a plan to rehabilitate its water storage tank at a significantly lower cost than anticipated. But water rates will still rise modestly, officials said. The Town of Red Hook is moving forward with its plan to rehabilitate its water storage tank at a significantly lower cost than anticipated. (Photo by Emily Sachar) The Town’s 920,000-gallon tank must be repainted to prevent the tank from incurring erosion, rust and leak damage, according to Water Board Chair Hank Van Parys. The water tank’s last inspection a few years ago showed it is in... https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/town-of-red-hook-water-tank-repairs-to-cost-less-than-anticipated-but-water-users-will-still-see-rate-increase/