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As you pass Christopher Morley Park on Searingtown Road, you have probably seen considerable activity by the water facilities.
This year we are redrilling well #9 at Christopher Morley Park and drilling a 3rd new well. It will be designated #11. We are also installing a standby generator to insure continued water availability from this location.
District Developments
New Connections
The number of customers served by the Port Washington Water District has increased by 360 including 250 new connections made at Mill Pond Acres. The Mill Pond Acres connections were funded by the contractor at no cost to the District.
Automatic Meter Readers A Success
Superintendent Tal Vacchio has reported to the Board that with the completion of Automatic Meter Reader (AMRs) installation at virtually every residential customer, every meter is read every 90 days resulting in no more estimated bills.
In addition the volume of unaccounted water has diminished from 8% to 3%. Unaccounted water includes that used by firefighters, broken mains, and other events that are not metered.
Maintaining 120 Miles of Water Lines Is A Year-Round Job
The million gallon elevated storage
tank located at Wakefield Avenue
and Emerson Court was repaired
inside and outside in 2003.
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Security Measures
The Port Washington Water District has developed a comprehensive disaster and security plan which is on file with the Nassau County Health Department.
In addition, the District requests that all residents who border well stations, or other water district properties, report any unusual or suspicious activity. While there have been no direct threats against our most precious resource, we are including this aspect as another way of ensuring the security of our water.
Residents should be aware that all entries to plants by the Water District are with vehicles plainly marked "Port Washington Water District". All PWWD employees have distinct uniforms and identification badges. Any suspicious activity should be reported promptly to the Port Washington Police at 516-883-0500.
If you have any questions, please contact the Port Washington Water District at
516-767-0171.
Your Board of Commissioners, (L to R) Thomas J. Murray, David R. Brackett and Peter Meyer, review the lastest updates to the ongoing security program. Significant investment has been made to ensure your water supply and facilities are safe and secure. This includes motion sensors, lights at each station, new electronic key locking systems along with other security measures.
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Lead/Copper Testing Program
Each year every water district is required to conduct tests for copper and lead content in the water distributed. The Port Washington Water District has completed those tests. There is no lead or copper problem in the water distributed and the District is in full compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
While there is no lead problem in the drinking water supplied by the District, lead can get into tap water if the household plumbing has lead pipes or lead-soldered joints, and the water has been standing for several hours. To be certain there is no lead in the water at the tap, the EPA recommends running the water for several minutes if it has been standing in the pipes for six hours or longer.
7 Suggestions to Insure Against Lead Contamination
- Make sure your children have a play area that is away from major streets and highways where lead air pollution can be concentrated. Remove or cover contaminated soil from around your home.
- Since 1986, it is illegal in New York State to use lead solder in plumbing systems. Be sure this law is observed when plumbing work is done in your home.
- Plant your vegetable garden in a safe, lead-free areas away from painted buildings and heavily traveled roads.
- Avoid storing or serving food or beverages from ceramic pitchers or plates with colorful lead-based glazes. Do not store liquids in lead crystal because lead may leach out. Short-term use for serving does not pose a threat.
- Make sure children do not chew on anything covered with lead paint. This includes toys, windowsills and cribs.
- Keep windowsills, furniture and carpets free of paint dust and chips. Vacuum or dust often with a moist cloth. Cover any areas of chipping or peeling paint with adhesive paper. Mop floors frequently with a wet mop and wash children's hands often, especially before they eat.
- Never use hot water directly from you tap for cooking or for making infant formula. Lead dissolves quicker in hot water than in cold. Always draw cold water and heat it on the stove.
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