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Hot Topics This area will include information on Public Health issues that are of current interest. Topics may be seasonal, emerging diseases, etc. Posted June 24, 2009 Updated Petroleum Bulk Storage Regulations (PBS) Updated PBS regulations come into effect on July 21, 2009. Information on these regulation changes is available on the DEC web site at www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/53278.html
The updated regulations include:
- equipmen/tank upgrade requirements;
- authority for this Deparment to prohibit product deliveries in certain situations;
- facility operator training and certification requirements. Memo to Facilities Posted April 28, 2009Gas Stations and Our Drinking Water Sources Cortland County Health Department's primary points for gas stations (Petroleum Bulk Storage facilities) proposed for primary, municipal drinking water source areas are: 1. Clean drinking water is essential for a healthy community. Public health is
responsible for ensuring safe, clean drinking water is provided to our
residents.
2. Locating a gas station in the primary water source area of an aquifer puts
Cortland City and Cortlandville's and Homer's drinking water supplies at risk
for contamination. Engineering design may reduce the probability of spills,
but does not eliminate the risk of contamination.
3. The Town and Village should consider alternate locations for gas stations
which would be compatible with public water supply protection. Health Department Letters to Town of Cortlandville, March 19 & 23, 2009 Health Department Letters to Village of Homer, March 19 & 23, 2009 Cortland Standard Editorial, April 22, 2009
Public Notice
Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act (ATUPA)
- Retail Violations Minimum Lot Size Regulations Revision
The Cortland County Board of Health, at their regularly scheduled meeting on February 17, 2009, intends to adopt revised Rules and Regulations for Minimum Lot Size. These Rules and Regulations govern the minimum lot size for the use of individual wastewater treatment systems and drinking water supply wells where public facilities are not available.
These proposed revisions have been provided in writing to Cortland County municipalities, and have been presented to municipal representatives at various municipal meetings over the past 2 years. These rules and regulations where originally adopted by the Cortland County Board of Health in 1968, and last amended in 2007.
Regulations
Memorandum to Municipalities
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