Water Main Flushing and Drug Disposal Program

Scarsdale Village has announced that water mains will be flushed beginning April 7. Scarsdale Police advise that you can dispose of prescription drugs and over the counter medications at Public Safety headquarters. See the notices below:

Water Main Flushing:
The periodic water main flushing program of the Village Water Department will begin Monday, April 7th, and will continue until all pipes in the system have been systematically flushed.

The program is scheduled to prevent discoloration of water during the heavy demand periods of the summer. Slight discoloration may occur during the flushing period but will settle out in a short time. Though the water is safe for consumption it may stain clothes if washed in it.

During the week of April 7th the cleaning operation will be in the Greenacres Area, Fox Meadow Area, Village Business District Area, Village Hall Area and then proceed into the Hyatt Field Area. During flushing, water in the general area may become discolored. Anticipate discolored water during the day and early evening. Surrounding areas may also experience some discoloration.

The weekly activities of the program will be broadcast on Cablevision 75, Verizon 43 and in the Water Department section of the Village Web site, (scarsdale.com).

Drug Disposal Program from the Scarsdale Police:
The Scarsdale Police Department provides a Drug Disposal unit that allows the public to safely dispose of prescription and over the counter medications. The Drug Disposal Unit is located on the 2nd floor of the Police Headquarters lobby, and can be accessed by elevator.

By participating in this program, residents will be making sure their unwanted pills and medication don't end up in a landfill or water supply. They will also be removing medication that could be abused, such as painkillers, from their homes.

Accepted Items:
Prescription and Over-The-Counter Medication. Medication samples, Vitamins, Veterinary Medications, Narcotics and Liquid Medications.

Items not accepted:
Syringes, Thermometers, IV bags, Bloody or Infectious Waste, Personal Care Products, Hydrogen Peroxide, Empty Containers and Inhalers, Hazardous Medical Waste, Sharps.