New Water Tank and Water Source (LGAA 2010)

Village of Interlaken
County: Seneca County
Population: Less than 5,000
Village Hall: (607) 532-9200

Located between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, the Village of Interlaken decided to renovate their old water tower and take advantage of their location between New York’s largest Finger Lakes. Having experienced a leaking tower, and drought-stricken wells, the Village took the initiative to replace their antiquated water system. While still being decided, the Village is replacing its 1933 system by developing either a shore well, or a water intake system in the Cayuga Lake. The Village expects a new water tank, and new water source to solve its yearly problem of having a near water-shortage. The renovation is expected to cost the Village $5.6 million, which will be funded heavily by the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) which is expected to kick about half of the costs. While the project has yet to be underway, the Village of Interlake expects that the project will bring great changes to the residents!