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1. Does my drinking water contain fluoride?

Yes, all New York City tap water contains fluoride. In accordance with Article 141.08 of the New York City Health Code, DEP, as the New York City water supplier, adds a fluoride compound that provides our water supply with a concentration of approximately 1.0 part per million (ppm) fluoride. Fluoridation began in 1966.

2. Is New York City's water "hard"?

Hardness is a: the measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium in the water. The less calcium and magnesium in the water ("soft" water), the easier it is to create lather and suds. Depending upon location, the hardness can be LO grain/gallon (CaCO3) for the Catskill/Delaware System, and 5 grains/gallon for the Croton System. New York City's water is predominantly "soft".

3. At times, my drinking water looks 'milky" when first taken. from a faucet, but then clears up - why?

Air becomes: trapped in the water as it makes its: a long trip from the upstate reservoirs to the City: As a result, microbubbles of can sometimes cause water to appear cloudy or milky. This condition is not a public health concern. The cloudiness is temporary and clears quickly after the water is drawn from the tap and the excess air is released.

4. At times I can detect chlorine odors in tap water. What can I do about it?

Chlorine odors may be more noticeable Mien the weather is warmer: Chlorine is a disinfectant and is added to the water to kill germs. The following are ways you can remove the chlorine and its odor from your drinking water:

• Fill a pitcher and let it stand in the refrigerator overnight. (This is the best way.)
• Fill a glass or jar with water and let it stand in sunlight: for 30 minutes.
• Pour water from one container to another about 10 times.
• Heat the water to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Once you remove the chlorine, be sure to refrigerate the water to limit bacterial regrowth.

5. The aerators in my home are clogging with pieces ea small, whitish material. What is causing this to occur?

This problem may be accompanied by a significant drop in water pressure at the affected faucet in addition to a decrease in your hot water supply. The culprit is the hot water heater's "dip tube." This is a. long internal tube that delivers the cold water to the bottom of the hot water heater tank. The tube, which is composed of polypropylene, may disintegrate. The problem affects approximately 16 million water heaters manufactured between 1993 and 1996.

6. Sometimes my water is a rusty brown color - what causes this?

Brown water is commonly associated with plumbing corrosion problems inside buildings and from rusting hot water heaters. If you have an ongoing problem with brown water, it is probably due to rusty pipes. It is recommended that you run your cold water for 2 to 3 minutes if it has not been used for an extended period of time. This will flush the line. You can avoid wasting water by catching your "flush" water in a container and using it to water plants or for other purposes. In addition, brown water can result from street construction or water main work being done in the area. Any disturbance to the main, including the opening of a fire hydrant, can cause pipe sediment to shift, resulting in brown water: The settling time will vary.

7. Should I buy bottled water?

You do not need to buy bottled water for health reasons in New York City since our water meets all federal and State health-based drinking water standards: Also, bottled water costs up to 1,000 times more than the City's drinking water. Consumers should look for the NYSHD CERT Number on labels of bottled water, and consumers can access additional information on New York State-certified bottled water facilities within the entire United States that can be sold within New York State. Visit the New York State - Bottled and Bulk Water Program page for more information.

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1. What are the village real property taxes due dates?

Village Real Property Tax Bills for 2023 are being mailed at the end of May 2023. The First Installment is due by July 3, 2023. Penalties accrue on unpaid taxes each month that they remain unpaid. A penalty of 5% will be applied to all unpaid balances as of July 2, 2008. Additional penalties will accrue each month the taxes remained unpaid.

Note: The Second Installment is due by January 2, 2024. The payment coupon for the Second Installment is attached to the bills that are being mailed in May - no additional bills will be mailed.

Please call 944-2723 if you have any questions regarding your Village tax bill. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

2. What information should I have available when I call the Village Office?

1. Property Owner's Name
2. Address
3. Parcel identification number
4. Tax Bill Number

Village of Briarcliff Manor

Phone: 914-944-2723

3. How do I know in which town my property is located?

Briarcliff Manor is located in both the Towns of Ossining and Mount Pleasant. You can determine in which town your property is located in two ways: (1) You can either refer to your Town tax bill or (2) refer to the parcel identification number printed on your Village property tax bill. If the parcel identification number begins with a "4", your property is located in Ossining, and if the number begins with a "9", your property is located in Mount Pleasant.

4. When and where are Village / Town / County / School tax payments due?

The Village of Briarcliff Manor Receiver of Taxes only collects Village property taxes. The town, county, and school taxes are collected by the property owner's respective town - The town of Ossining or the Town of Mount Pleasant.

Village Property Tax

Tax bills are mailed once each year at the end of May for both the June and December installments. If you do not receive a bill or have any questions regarding payment please call 914-944-2723.

The first installment of the Village property tax is due between June 1st and July 2nd. The second installment is due no later than December 31st to avoid penalties. Payments may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Briarcliff Manor Village office located at 1111 Pleasantville Road.

If mailing tax payments in the last days of the month in which due, make certain that you witness a timely official United States Postmark being affixed to the envelope. Postage meters (i.e. Pitney Bowes) and foreign postmarks are not accepted. Where an envelope containing payment of taxes contains no official U.S. postmark date, payment of such taxes is deemed to have been made on the date the payment is received. Please be aware that New York State law provides that a property owner is not relieved of the responsibility for payment of taxes or interest prescribed by law despite the failure to receive a notice that such taxes are due. Even if your bill becomes delayed or lost in the mail, you are still responsible for paying your taxes on time and paying any penalties that may accrue due to a late payment. Please provide the payment coupon(s) from your bill when submitting payments. Postdated checks cannot be accepted. If the Village Tax due date falls on a weekend, payment may be made on the first business day thereafter.

School Tax

• School - The First Installment Tax for both Briarcliff Manor School District and Ossining School District is due in January. The Second Installment is due in September. Payments are due to the Tax Collector of the respective town in which you reside.
• Town and County Tax - Both Town and County Taxes for Mount Pleasant and Ossining are due in April.

Please contact your town's Tax Collector for further information.

• Mount Pleasant
  Phone: 914-742-2348
• Ossining
  Phone: 914-762-8790

New York State Law provides that the Tax Receiver cannot waive penalties on real estate taxes after the due date for any reason.

5. Can I pre-pay my taxes?

The first installment of Village tax may not be prepaid. However, the second installment may be prepaid any time after June 1st.

6. What is the penalty for late taxes?

The penalty for late payment of taxes is prescribed by State law. Please contact the tax collector at 914-944-2723 for information.

7. What happens if my bank is late paying my taxes?

Should your bank fail to pay your taxes on time, or not at all, you are personally liable for any late penalties. In accordance with guidelines from the State Comptroller, it is the responsibility of the property owner to know when property taxes are due. Unfortunately, even late delivery of your tax bill by the Postal Service does not absolve you from any penalties. Should you have any inquiries regarding the payment of your Village tax bill, please call the tax office at 914-944-2723.

8. What do I do if I am no longer escrowing my taxes?

If you are no longer escrowing your taxes, please contact both the Village of Briarcliff Manor at 944-2723 and your respective town immediately. A Notification of Change form must be filled out and submitted to both the Village and Town offices.

9. Can a third party be notified about taxes?

Yes. Please contact both the Village of Briarcliff Manor and your town office for information.

• Village of Briarcliff Manor Tax Office
  Phone: 914-944-2723
• Mount Pleasant Assessor's Office
  Phone: 914-742-2345
• Ossining Tax Office
  Phone: 914-762-8790

View the Downloadable Forms page for forms requesting the mailing of duplicate tax bills and other forms.

10. What do I do if I purchase a property after the tax bills are sent out?

If you purchase a property after tax bills are mailed, you are responsible for obtaining your own bill from either the Village office or the previous owner. Please contact our office at (914) 944-2723 if you have further questions.

• Mount Pleasant Tax Collector
  Phone: 914-742-2348
• Ossining Tax Collector
  Phone:914-762-8790

11. How can I obtain a Veteran's Exemption, Senior Citizen's Exemptions / Star Exemption?

Please contact your town office for information.

• Mount Pleasant Assessor's Office
  Phone: 914-742-2345
• Ossining Assessor's Office
  Phone: 914-762-8274

12. How can Property Tax Payments be made?

Property Taxes can be paid either in person at the Village Hall or sent by mail. Payments will be accepted in the form of cash or check. Credit Cards are not accepted.

13. Who should I talk to about assessment related questions?

The Village of Briarcliff Manor is no longer an assessing unit. Therefore, all assessment-related questions should be directed to either:

• Mount Pleasant Assessor's Office
  Phone: 914-742-2345
• Ossining Assessor's Office
  Phone: 914-762-8274