Water Quality Complaints in Delaware County, NY

Anne Elizabeth Moore filed this request with the New York State Department of Health of New York.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

R003598-090224

Due Sept. 9, 2024
Est. Completion May 16, 2025
Status
Awaiting Response

From: Anne Elizabeth Moore

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting access to and copies of records related to water quality complaints and issues within the Village of Hobart in the Town of Stamford in Delaware County for the period from January 1, 1996, to the present.

Specifically, I am seeking the following information:

1) The total number of water quality complaints received by your agency/authority/utility, broken down by year.

2) A detailed summary of each water quality complaint, including:
2a. The date of the complaint
2b. The location (address or nearest cross streets) of the complaint
2c. The nature of the complaint (e.g., odor, taste, discoloration, contamination concerns)
2d. Any actions taken by your agency/authority/utility to address the complaint
2e. The resolution or current status of the complaint

3) Any reports, memos, or other documentation related to water quality complaints, investigations, and resolutions within the specified area and timeframe.

If any of this information is available in electronic format, I kindly request that you provide it via email. If physical copies are necessary, please inform me of any copying or postage fees in advance, and I will make arrangements for payment.

If any portion of this request is denied, please provide a detailed explanation for the denial and inform me of any appeal procedures available under New York State law.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Anne Elizabeth Moore

From:

Dear Anne Moore,
This message confirms receipt of your request. Your request was received in this office on 9/2/2024 and given the reference number R003598-090224 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting access to and copies of records related to water quality complaints and issues within the Village of Hobart in the Town of Stamford in Delaware County for the period from January 1, 1996, to the present.

Specifically, I am seeking the following information:

1) The total number of water quality complaints received by your agency/authority/utility, broken down by year.

2) A detailed summary of each water quality complaint, including:
2a. The date of the complaint
2b. The location (address or nearest cross streets) of the complaint
2c. The nature of the complaint (e.g., odor, taste, discoloration, contamination concerns)
2d. Any actions taken by your agency/authority/utility to address the complaint
2e. The resolution or current status of the complaint

3) Any reports, memos, or other documentation related to water quality complaints, investigations, and resolutions within the specified area and timeframe.

If any of this information is available in electronic format, I kindly request that you provide it via email. If physical copies are necessary, please inform me of any copying or postage fees in advance, and I will make arrangements for payment.

If any portion of this request is denied, please provide a detailed explanation for the denial and inform me of any appeal procedures available under New York State law.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Anne Elizabeth Moore

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Sincerely,
David J. Harvey, Records Access Officer
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From: New York State Department of Health

RE: FOIL Records Request of September 02, 2024, Reference # R003598-090224
Dear Anne Moore,
The NYS Department of Health received a FOIL request from you on September 02, 2024. You requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting access to and copies of records related to water quality complaints and issues within the Village of Hobart in the Town of Stamford in Delaware County for the period from January 1, 1996, to the present.

Specifically, I am seeking the following information:

1) The total number of water quality complaints received by your agency/authority/utility, broken down by year.

2) A detailed summary of each water quality complaint, including:
2a. The date of the complaint
2b. The location (address or nearest cross streets) of the complaint
2c. The nature of the complaint (e.g., odor, taste, discoloration, contamination concerns)
2d. Any actions taken by your agency/authority/utility to address the complaint
2e. The resolution or current status of the complaint

3) Any reports, memos, or other documentation related to water quality complaints, investigations, and resolutions within the specified area and timeframe.

If any of this information is available in electronic format, I kindly request that you provide it via email. If physical copies are necessary, please inform me of any copying or postage fees in advance, and I will make arrangements for payment.

If any portion of this request is denied, please provide a detailed explanation for the denial and inform me of any appeal procedures available under New York State law.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Anne Elizabeth Moore

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Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.
A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached in approximately 20 business days, on October 08, 2024. We will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble and review documents that may be responsive to your request.
Sincerely,
David J. Harvey, Records Access Officer
NYS Department of Health

From: New York State Department of Health

RE: FOIL Records Request of September 02, 2024, Reference # R003598-090224
Dear Anne Moore,
The NYS Department of Health received a FOIL request from you on September 02, 2024. You requested: Other Record Type: To Whom It May Concern:
Records Requested:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting access to and copies of records related to water quality complaints and issues within the Village of Hobart in the Town of Stamford in Delaware County for the period from January 1, 1996, to the present.

Specifically, I am seeking the following information:

1) The total number of water quality complaints received by your agency/authority/utility, broken down by year.

2) A detailed summary of each water quality complaint, including:
2a. The date of the complaint
2b. The location (address or nearest cross streets) of the complaint
2c. The nature of the complaint (e.g., odor, taste, discoloration, contamination concerns)
2d. Any actions taken by your agency/authority/utility to address the complaint
2e. The resolution or current status of the complaint

3) Any reports, memos, or other documentation related to water quality complaints, investigations, and resolutions within the specified area and timeframe.

If any of this information is available in electronic format, I kindly request that you provide it via email. If physical copies are necessary, please inform me of any copying or postage fees in advance, and I will make arrangements for payment.

If any portion of this request is denied, please provide a detailed explanation for the denial and inform me of any appeal procedures available under New York State law.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Anne Elizabeth Moore

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External Tracking #:
Please be advised this Office is unable to respond to your request by the date previously given to you.
The Records Access Office now expects to complete its process by January 07, 2025. The Department will notify you in writing when/if the responsive materials are available for release or if the time needed to complete your request extends beyond the above date.
Should you require additional information or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact the Records Access Office at (518) 474-8734.
Sincerely,
NYS Department of Health

From: New York State Department of Health

RE: FOIL Records Request of September 02, 2024, Reference # R003598-090224
Dear Anne Moore,
The NYS Department of Health received a FOIL request from you on September 02, 2024. You requested: Other Record Type: To Whom It May Concern:
Records Requested:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting access to and copies of records related to water quality complaints and issues within the Village of Hobart in the Town of Stamford in Delaware County for the period from January 1, 1996, to the present.

Specifically, I am seeking the following information:

1) The total number of water quality complaints received by your agency/authority/utility, broken down by year.

2) A detailed summary of each water quality complaint, including:
2a. The date of the complaint
2b. The location (address or nearest cross streets) of the complaint
2c. The nature of the complaint (e.g., odor, taste, discoloration, contamination concerns)
2d. Any actions taken by your agency/authority/utility to address the complaint
2e. The resolution or current status of the complaint

3) Any reports, memos, or other documentation related to water quality complaints, investigations, and resolutions within the specified area and timeframe.

If any of this information is available in electronic format, I kindly request that you provide it via email. If physical copies are necessary, please inform me of any copying or postage fees in advance, and I will make arrangements for payment.

If any portion of this request is denied, please provide a detailed explanation for the denial and inform me of any appeal procedures available under New York State law.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Anne Elizabeth Moore

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
External Tracking #:
Please be advised this Office is unable to respond to your request by the date previously given to you.
The Records Access Office now expects to complete its process by April 04, 2025. The Department will notify you in writing when/if the responsive materials are available for release or if the time needed to complete your request extends beyond the above date.
Should you require additional information or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact the Records Access Office at (518) 474-8734.
Sincerely,
NYS Department of Health

From: New York State Department of Health

RE: FOIL Records Request of September 02, 2024, Reference # R003598-090224
Dear Anne Moore,
The NYS Department of Health received a FOIL request from you on September 02, 2024. You requested: Environmental Records Record Type: To Whom It May Concern:
Records Requested:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting access to and copies of records related to water quality complaints and issues within the Village of Hobart in the Town of Stamford in Delaware County for the period from January 1, 1996, to the present.

Specifically, I am seeking the following information:

1) The total number of water quality complaints received by your agency/authority/utility, broken down by year.

2) A detailed summary of each water quality complaint, including:
2a. The date of the complaint
2b. The location (address or nearest cross streets) of the complaint
2c. The nature of the complaint (e.g., odor, taste, discoloration, contamination concerns)
2d. Any actions taken by your agency/authority/utility to address the complaint
2e. The resolution or current status of the complaint

3) Any reports, memos, or other documentation related to water quality complaints, investigations, and resolutions within the specified area and timeframe.

If any of this information is available in electronic format, I kindly request that you provide it via email. If physical copies are necessary, please inform me of any copying or postage fees in advance, and I will make arrangements for payment.

If any portion of this request is denied, please provide a detailed explanation for the denial and inform me of any appeal procedures available under New York State law.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Anne Elizabeth Moore

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
External Tracking #:
Please be advised this Office is unable to respond to your request by the date previously given to you. We are working diligently to identify or redact records responsive to your request.
The Records Access Office now expects to complete its process by May 16, 2025. The Department will notify you in writing when/if the responsive materials are available for release or if the time needed to complete your request extends beyond the above date.
Please note that the office is working through a significant backlog of FOIL requests and asks for your patience. If you need additional information or can provide additional information to assist this office you may respond directly to this automated message and we will attempt to answer your inquiry within two business days.
Should you require additional information or wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact the Records Access Office at (518) 474-8734.
Sincerely,
NYS Department of Health