Take a tour of the Delaware water system

Posted 8/21/12

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — As the last reservoir water supply system to be built in New York State, the Delaware System provides over 50% of New York City’s drinking water. If you’ve ever been curious …

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Take a tour of the Delaware water system

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GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — As the last reservoir water supply system to be built in New York State, the Delaware System provides over 50% of New York City’s drinking water. If you’ve ever been curious about the history and construction of this system, you can take a narrated bus tour offered by the Time and the Valleys Museum on September 26.

The tour will take passengers to the Neversink, Cannonsville, Pepacton and Rondout reservoirs. A talk will give you the facts and figures along with stories about each.

The tour will start at 8:30 a.m. with a complimentary breakfast at the Time and the Valleys Museum. The motor coach will depart at 9 a.m., making frequent stops during the trip for photos or just to enjoy the scenery. Lunch, which is not provided, can be purchased at an area restaurant or passengers can bring their own.

After the last stop in Downsville, the tour will head back to Grahamsville and, time permitting, make an additional stop at the Rondout Reservoir to watch for eagles and listen to local stories. Arrival back to the Time and the Valleys Museum is estimated to be 4 p.m.

The cost for the bus tour is $25 per person for members of the Time and the Valleys Museum or $30 for non-members, and pre-registration is required. Email info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org or call 845/985-7700. To register online visit www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.org/prod uct/delaware-water-system-tour.

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