Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Peekskill public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in water utilities
Sewer System Inflow and Infiltration Study
The city won a $50,000 state planning grant to hunt down places where rainwater sneaks into sewer pipes on the north end — cracked pipes force pump stations to treat storm water unnecessarily. It sets up future repair funding; $1 million is already committed for south-end work near Bleelock Park.
Water pressure problems across Peekskill
Multiple residents said they get as little as 20 PSI at home and asked that water pressure be studied before more development. The engineer noted the Frost Lane project's new looping main should actually improve local pressure.