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Critical Maintenance Practice Will Conclude on October 27 The Hicksville Water District (HWD) will be flushing water mains throughout its service area as a part of its regular Distribution System Maintenance Program starting on October 22 through October 27 between...

Plant 9 to Distribute Clean Water for Generations to Come The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that it celebrated the opening of its Plant 9 Treatment Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 9. Many of the area’s elected officials and...

The HWD recently hosted a community meeting to educate residents on upcoming construction at the District’s Plant 6 treatment facility. The District is passionate about remaining transparent with its community, and thus sent out invitations to all residents who live...

Water Quality Remains High in the HWD The Hicksville Water District (HWD) believes it is important to update residents on the quality of their water. As such, the District is proud to announce that it has made tremendous strides in wellhead treatment for emerging...

As you may be aware, the EPA recently issued a plan to clean up groundwater contamination in the New Cassel / Hicksville area. The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proactively working with all regulatory agencies to ensure that comprehensive measures are put in...

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently held an awards ceremony to celebrate the 24 winners of the District’s 2023 Water Conservation Poster Contest. An annual tradition in the District, the poster contest is held for Hicksville’s elementary school students, with...

Mailings Are Likely Attempts to Sell Water Filters The Hicksville Water District (HWD) has received reports from residents that they have received solicitations in the mail with a small vial, claiming that they can receive free water quality testing. These tests do...

Plant 5 Will Serve the Community for Decades to Come The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that it was recently awarded the Project of the Year Award by the New York Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The District was recognized...

Woodwell Served as Superintendent for 15 Years The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is saddened to announce that former District Superintendent Richard Woodwell has passed away at age 93. Affectionately called “Woody” by those at the District, Woodwell served as HWD...

Chairman Schuckmann to Lead District Throughout 2023 During the recent reorganizational meeting of the Hicksville Water District, the HWD Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner William Schuckmann to serve as District Chairman. Commissioner Schuckmann...

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that Commissioner Nicholas Brigandi has been reelected to the HWD Board of Commissioners following the District’s election on December 13. Commissioner Brigandi has served on the Board since 1980 and was sworn...

HWD Honored for Its Work in Keeping Hicksville’s Water Safe The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that it has been awarded with the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Community Achievement Award. This annual award, which was presented to the HWD...

Make Sure Your Water Systems are Ready for the Cold Weather Ahead With winter steadily approaching, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) would like to remind residents of some simple steps they can take to ensure that their home water systems are prepared for the cold...

Hicksville, N.Y. (October 27, 2022)—The Hicksville Water District (HWD) hosted its second annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on October 22, encouraging residents to dispose of unused and expired medications in their homes through a safe, contactless drive-thru event....

Drive-Thru Collection of Medications and Pharmaceutical Equipment on October 22 Hicksville, NY (October 4, 2022)— The Hicksville Water District (HWD) will host its second annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, October 22 in the parking lot of the Hicksville...

Treatment Has Been Largely Successful and Continues to Move Forward Hicksville, NY (September 12, 2022) — The Hicksville Water District (HWD) has received a compliance deferral renewal from the New York State Health Department allowing the District additional time to...

Crucial Maintenance Practice Will Conclude on September 23 The Hicksville Water District (HWD) will be flushing water mains throughout its service area as a part of its regular Distribution System Maintenance Program starting on September 18 through September 23...

As a result of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) change to its Lead and Copper Rule, the Hicksville water District (HWD) has launched a new Lead and Copper Updates page on its website, which can be found by clicking here. The changes to the rule, which...

District Stays Ahead of Potential Issues by Addressing Infrastructure The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently started a large-scale water main replacement project in parts of the District’s southeast portion. The water mains in this area’s distribution system...

Recognition Represents Schuckmann’s Second Paul Harris Award The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that Commissioner William Schuckmann has been awarded the Paul Harris Award from the Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Club. This represents the second time...