General Inquiries
518-576-4444
Emergencies Only
518-521-5113
The Town of Keene has two water districts. Each resident within these two districts are assessed a flat rate for the calendar year.
Water District #1 is in the hamlet of Keene, and is currently assessed at $600 per year.
Water District #2 is in the hamlet of Keene Valley, and is currently assessed at $610 per year.
Business rates vary and are assessed at a flat rate.
The water rent does not include ad valorem or continuous improvement taxes. Those vary by district.
Contact the Town Hall at (518) 576-4444 to request that services be turned off or on, and for billing questions.
Appeal process. Anyone denied by the Water Superintendent before July 7th is eligible to appeal. The last day to appeal to the Town Board is July 21st. Decisions on appeals will take place at the August 8th, 2023 Board Meeting. Appeals for 2023 Water Bills need to be in writing to the Town Hall by July 21st, 2023.
From October 17th, 2023 through October 20th, 2023 our Water Superintendent will be attending schooling for her Distribution License and will not be available during the week for non-emergency purposes. Please plan accordingly for end of season water turn offs.
The Town of Keene will now be using Endyne Laboratories for all further water testing. Endyne Laboratories will pick up testing samples in the first Tuesday of every month at the Town Hall. If you wish to have your samples picked up by Endyne you will need to notify the Water Superintendent and have your samples to the town hall no later than 8:30am on the first Tuesday of the month.