Water Sources

Crosswinds Water Supply Well #4:

Crosswinds is a 49 lot development in the Town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, New York.  Water was being supplied to the development from three existing wells, which were permitted by Tolman Engineering in 2003.  The water supply yield of Well #1 declined to a point that it could no longer sustain a sufficient production rate.  Therefore, we were retained to provide service to develop and permit a new well (Well #4).  Site limitations prevented us from meeting standard well head protection radius requirements.  As such, we worked with Crosswinds, the well driller, NYSDEC, and the Department of Health to install the new well at a location that was acceptable to all parties.

Bemus Bay Condominium: 

Tolman Engineering worked with the developer, well driller, Architect, Village of Bemus Point, Department of Health, and NYSDEC to develop and permit a groundwater supply for a highly scrutinized project on the shore of Chautauqua Lake.  The project included two 400-feet deep wells each with a radius of protection of twenty-five feet.  Due to the difficulty in permitting and high public concern with potential impacts of the project, the developer insisted that we be used for development and permitting of the water supply based our good working relationship with the agencies and our history of quality water supply projects.

Village of Forestville Water Supply:

The Village of Forestville is experiencing problems with an inadequate water supply and a deteriorating water system.  The Village’s existing supply consists of a number of springs and small production wells.  Tolman Engineering is currently working with the Village to develop an adequate water supply and to upgrade/improve their existing water system.  As part of the process we are assisted the Village in obtaining grant funding from Environmental Facilities Corporation consisting of $2.0 million grant and $3.6 million zero interest loan and are currently designing the $5.6 million project.       

Town of North Harmony Water Supply:

Tolman Engineering is currently working with the Town of North Harmony to develop a water supply source for Bootey’s Bay Doubletree Resort and a good portion of the Town.  The project involves working with the developer of the resort, Town of North Harmony, Chautauqua County IDA, Department of Health, and NYSDEC.  Presently, well exploration is under way to determine whether a groundwater source is viable.  A total of three potential sources, groundwater, surface water, or Jamestown BPU, are being considered for supply.

Town of Carroll

Tolman Engineering is currently working with the Town of Carroll (Frewsburg Water District) to develop a new well supply for the town. Based on our investigation of potential well locations a very promising source was immediately located after numerous unfruitful previous well explorations.

Village of Randolph

Tolman Engineering is currently working with the Village to investigate current sources and locate potential new well sources. A joint evaluation with the Village of East Randolph is currently being evaluated.