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Legislator Rhoads opposes water rate hike

To the Editor: I was pleased that the Herald recently joined in my effort to bring attention to New York American Water’s proposed rate hike, which has been submitted to the Public Service … more

9/7/16

Claudia Borecky, second from left, president of the North Merrick Civic Association, and David Denenberg, a former Nassau County legislator from Merrick, led a news conference last Thursday to urge the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take over cleanup of an underground chemical plume caused by Grumman and the Navy. They were joined by Dr. Dean Hart, of Brookville, and Audrey Ciuffo and David Stonehill, both of Merrick.

A widening toxic threat

A half-dozen Nassau County environmental and civic activists, most from Merrick, came to Bethpage Community Park on April 21 –– the day before Earth Day –– to call on the state to accelerate efforts to clean up a massive chemical plume that has crept for more than seven decades from Bethpage toward South Oyster Bay. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/25/16

Five Towns Letters to the Editor

Voting for Fertig To the Editor: Our once-great state has reached that crucial juncture where people of all ages have begun to leave homes and neighborhoods they have loved for most of their lives. more

10/10/14

New York American Water Company, Inc., the company that supplies the area’s water, has an office at 60 Brooklyn Ave in Merrick.

Water study stresses present costs over future savings

The engineering firm that conducted a study of the area’s water system, analyzing the pros and cons of a municipal authority buying it from current operator New York American Water Company, Inc., went by one yardstick: ... more

By Brian Racow | 9/3/14

Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg, fourth from right, front, led a July 16 protest at the Merrick water tower to call for the release of a draft study of a proposed public takeover of Long Island American Water. To Denenberg’s left was County Legislator Laura Curran. About 30 local residents joined them.

Legislators, activists demand water study’s release

An engineer has completed a draft study on the feasibility of a public takeover of Long Island American Water, the water utility company that services the area, but the public has yet to see the document. more

By Brian Racow | 7/24/14

‘Green’ heating system on tap for Buck

The William L. Buck School has been chosen to pilot a new geothermal heating and cooling system that, if successful, could save the district money on utility costs and serve as a model for schools across Long Island and the country. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/21/14

Construction on a new well at Long Island American Water's Valley Stream facility.

Construction projects nearing completion for water company

Turning a faucet or watering a lawn are relatively simple tasks for Long Island residents, but there’s nothing simple about the way the water makes it way to the thousands of homes on the south shore of Nassau County. more

By Brian Croce | 5/1/13

Long Island American Water will be flushing its system in Valley Stream from Oct. 2-12 which could mean temporarily discolored water.

Water system flushing to begin in Valley Stream

Long Island American Water will be flushing its water distribution system this fall to preserve water quality. Water officials say this is an essential part of the company’s maintenance program, and is performed to clear harmless mineral deposits and sediment that may have built up over time inside the pipes. more

9/28/12

Long Island American Water announces fall flushing schedule

Long Island American Water will be flushing the water distribution system this fall as part of its commitment to ensuring high-quality water service to its customers. This essential part of the … more

9/26/12

Long ISland American Water offered a detailed presentation at Lynbrook’s board meeting on Feb. 21.

L.I. American Water plant proposal in Lynbrook

Representatives from Long Island American Water answered questions from Lynbrook village board members and local residents who had concerns about plans to construct a new iron filtration plant … more

By Brian Croce bcroce@liherald.com | 3/7/12

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