Boil Water Notice For Popular Destination In New York

UPDATE: July 19, 2025, around noon, from Village of New Paltz Mayor Tim Rogers on Facebook. 

The Village of New Paltz is notifying residents and businesses who are on municipal water that they need to boil water before use for the next five days.

Boil Water Notice Issued for the Entire Village of New Paltz

At around 8 PM Friday, the Village of New Paltz posted on its Facebook page that there is a problem with the water in the Village of New Paltz, and that the Ulster County Department of Health has issued a Boil Water Notice. A routine test for coliform bacteria in the water showed elevated levels.

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Residents and businesses are being asked to boil water or use bottled water for the next 5 days while the water mains in the area are flushed. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking water, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, or preparing food for the next five days.

High Levels of Coliform Bacteria Found in Village of New Paltz Water

Coliform Bacteria, according to the Boil Water Notice, are naturally occurring, and they test for them regularly. Its presence can be an indicator that potentially harmful microbes are present.

The Boil Water Notice also included that harmful microbes can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or many other symptoms. They can lead to more issues for infants, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems.

Who to Call With Questions Concerning the Boil Water Notice for New Paltz

If you have questions and concerns, you should contact the Ulster County Health Department at 845-340-3150. The State Water System ID NY5503379. Concerned business owners should probably also try to contact the Village office for more information.

The notice coming out so late on a Friday has many people concerned they won't be able to get answers over the weekend.