The Hicksville Water District recently welcomed Girl Scouts of Nassau County Brownie Troop 3181 for a tour of Plant #8. During the tour, Superintendent Anthony Iannone explained to the Girls how drinking water comes from the ground and goes through a treatment process before it reaches their homes. The Girls will use their knowledge to earn the Girl Scouts of Nassau County and Long Island Water Conference Patch titled “Every Drop Counts.”
“Educating the young people of Hicksville about our water will give them a better understanding of Long Island’s groundwater supply and what they can do to protect it,” said Commissioner Karl Schweitzer. “We are happy to work with the Girl Scouts as learn about the environment and seek to earn their patch.”
Approximately 20 Girl Scouts toured the plant, marveling at a well which holds more than 1.5 million gallons of water. Superintendent Iannone taught the Troop about water treatment and how the District keeps the water safe to drink. The Girls also viewed and learned about the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, which allows District employees to gather data and control plant activity from a remote location.
Superintendent Iannone and the Brownie Troop discussed various ways to conserve water and protect the environment. The Girls offered examples of things they can do to conserve, including turning the faucet off while brushing their teeth or washing dishes, checking for leaks and taking shorter showers.
