The Village of Groton Department of Public Works has the responsibility for all Village property except that owned by the Electric Dept.

The Department of Public Works maintains almost 11 miles of roadway within the Village. Each year, the Department attempts to pave certain streets, much dependent on the wear and tear of the street and the last time resurfacing was performed. The Department also maintains the storm drainage system.

During the winter, the Village plows and cinders the streets as needed. The emphasis is placed on the hills on Elm St., West Cortland St., and Clark St., with the side streets to follow. No parking is allowed on Village streets from 2 am to 6 am from Nov. 1 to March 31 each year, which helps in the snow removal effort. We ask our residents not to plow, shovel, or snowblow snow back into the streets. It is illegal under the State Vehicle and Traffic Law and it can create a hazardous condition.

The municipal water system serves approximately 2,363 residents with 765 service connections providing 308,000 gallons of water each day. The Village of Groton uses two sources of water: the Morton Works (infiltration gallery) and the Conger Boulevard well field. The water from the Morton Works flows by gravity to the Clark Street tank, where it is filtered by microfiltration process to meet the federal guidelines for surface water treatment then it is disinfected by chlorine gas and distributed to the Village. The Conger Boulevard wells, are also disinfected and treated to reduce corrosion, then pumped into the distribution system on command of the water level in the Clark Street tank. Pumps at Clark Street serve a second, higher-level zone with a 200,000-gallon concrete storage tank on Elm Street. The Village has the responsibility for water services to the curb box. From the curb box to the building, it is the property owner’s responsibility. Water rates are $3.50 per 100 cubic foot (748 gallons). Rates are double for customers outside of the Village. The Village Water Utility has been in existence since the 1880’s.

The Village Sewer System was established in 1963. The Village Wastewater Treatment Plant is located on Cayuga St., next to the Owasco Inlet. Initially only primary treatment was provided. In 1976, secondary treatment was added. Rates for sewer are $4.00 per 100 cubic feet, based on water consumption. The treatment plant operates under a permit by the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Public Works also has the responsibility for maintaining Village park land. In addition to Memorial Park on Sykes St., the Village has the responsibility for the mini-park on Conger Blvd. and the Graves Memorial on Main St. The Village also mows certain roadsides and the water works property.