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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 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

‘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

LIAW to help provide scholarships for students

The New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies recently announced a scholarship program for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the water utility industry or … more

2/22/12

Valley Stream officials, others oppose water rate hike

The one member of the state Public Service Commission who attended a hearing on a proposed water rate hike last week got an earful from unhappy customers of Long Island American Water. more

By Lee Landor | 12/21/11

The Long Island American Water facility on Hendrickson Avenue in Valley Stream. The company is looking to raise its rates by nearly 20 percent.

Valley Stream opposing water rate increase

The villages of Valley Stream, Lynbrook and Cedarhurst have joined together to oppose Long Island American Water’s 19.59 percent rate increase proposal filed with the New York State Public Service Commission in April. The hike is expected to generate $9.56 million. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 9/21/11

Long Island American Water held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for the opening of its new iron-removal plant in Malverne. From left were LIAW Director of Operations Richard Kern; Senior Construction Inspector Vincent Zito; Dustin Downing, assistant operations manager for the Layne Christensen Company; Malverne Mayor Patty McDonald; LIAW President William Varley; Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby; and Patricia Acampora, commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission.

Cleaner water for Nassau County

Long Island American Water opened its newest iron-removal plant in Malverne on Oct. 28, marking the occasion by inviting local elected officials and representatives of the New York State Public … more

Lee Landor | 11/3/10

Residents are being told not to water their lawns by Long Island American Water.

Water restrictions in effect in Valley Stream

Temperatures are expected to top out in the high-80s for the next several days, a far cry from the 100 degree heat that hit Valley Stream earlier this week. more

Andrew Hackmack | 7/8/10

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