As we stated yesterday in our letter to you, the water in the Fair Harbor portion of the water system has tested negative for asbestos for at least four consecutive samples. The water has been turned on and is safe to use for any and all purposes. Fair Harbor is the area between Keough Walk and Spruce Walk inclusive of both walks. The Water Authority will continue to sample for asbestos on a weekly basis to ensure the water remains safe for public use.

Several samples in the Dunewood Water System continue to be positive for asbestos. It has been decided to temporarily bypass the asbestos water main beginning today, April 19, 2002. The Authority personnel will be installing polyethylene water main on the ground. As each section is put in, it will be tested for sanitary conditions. Once we have received satisfactory samples, connections will be made to the service line that serves each home. We are hopeful this will allow each home to have water with the next few days.

As a courtesy, the Authority will be providing bottled water to be used by the homeowners that don’t have water service. We hope to get permission to have the bottled water available at the fire house.

If you should have any questions over the weekend, other than our normal business hours, please contact our emergency number at 631-665-0663. During normal business hours, you can call 631-563-0203.

Again, we thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Very truly yours,

Herman J. Miller, P.E.

Deputy CEO for Operations