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Hicksville Water District Granted Deferral Renewal for Treatment of Emerging Contaminants
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...
Hicksville Water District to Begin Fall Flushing on September 18
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...
Hicksville Water District Establishes Website Page Imploring Residents to Help with Data Collection
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...
Hicksville Water District Commences Large-Scale Water Main Replacement Project
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...
Hicksville Water District Commissioner William Schuckmann Receives Hicksville-Jericho Rotary Award
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...
Hicksville Water District Superintendent Paul Granger Appointed to AWWA Water Utility Council
Granger’s Appointment Will Keep the HWD on Top of Federal Water Regulations The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that Superintendent Paul J. Granger has been appointed to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Utility Council. With this...
Hicksville Water District Holds Awards Ceremony for 2022 Poster Contest Winners
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently held an awards ceremony to celebrate the 21 winners of the 2022 Water Conservation Poster Contest. An annual tradition in the District, the poster contest is held for Hicksville students in grades 1 through 5. This contest...
Hicksville Water District Conducts Leak Detection Survey
District Repairs Eight Out of Nine Detected Leaks The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently conducted a comprehensive leak detection survey to report on potential leaks occurring within portions of its distribution system. Leaks in the distribution system can...
Hicksville Water District Cuts the Ribbon to New Treatment Facility
Plant 5 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 5 Treatment Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 7. Many of the area’s elected officials and...
Hicksville Water District Receives $17.6 Million in State Grant Funding to Treat Emerging Contaminants
District Grant Awards Now Total Nearly $35 Million for Capital Projects In its ongoing effort to treat for emerging contaminants, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce it recently received $17.6 million in grant funding from New York State. The...
Hicksville Water District to Conduct 2022 Leak Detection Program
Leak Detection Helps Prevent Water Main Breaks As part of its ongoing efforts to conserve its community’s vital drinking water resource, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) has implemented an acoustical water main leak detection survey program, which is performed on...
Hicksville Water District to Flush Water Mains from March 27 to April 4
Flushing Helps Maintain Integrity of District’s Water The Hicksville Water District (HWD) will be flushing water mains throughout its service area as part of its regular Distribution System Maintenance Program from March 27 to April 4 between the hours of 9:00 pm and...
Hicksville Water District Provides Tips for Residents to Conserve Water Indoors
Water Conservation is Crucial Year-Round in the HWD Even though Long Island is still some time away from peak water usage season, the Hicksville Water District would like to remind residents that water conservation is crucial no matter the time of year. There are a...
Hicksville Water District Reminds Residents the Importance of Providing Emergency Contact Information
In the Event of an Emergency, District Must Know Those Who Are Medically-Reliant on Water Every year, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) Board of Commissioners works to update its emergency plan to increase efficiency and improve its ability to serve its most at-risk...
Hicksville Water District Residents Encourages to Install EyeOnWater App
App is the Best Way to Digitally Keep Track of Your Water Usage With the District-wide switch from standard water meters to new smart meters in full effect, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) reminds residents of the benefits of using the EyeOnWater app. This app is...
Main Breaks are Common in the Winter, but the Hicksville Water District is Prepared
Expert District Staff Takes Immediate Action Against Breaks Freezing temperatures that will pummel the area over the next couple of weeks of winter also means that the potential for water main breaks increases. As water main breaks can become a common occurrence...
Hicksville Water District Exceeds Goal in Reducing Warm Weather Water Pumpage in 2021
Community Comes Together to Conserve Water The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that it met its goal of reducing outdoor water pumpage in 2021. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has established a goal for all water...
Hicksville Water District Receives ACEC Award for Rapid Installation of AOP Treatment
AOP Technology is Vital in Treating Emerging Contaminants The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently received an award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for its rapid deployment of Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) treatment systems to fight...
Hicksville Water District Hosts First Ever Pharmaceutical Take Back Day Event
Dozens of Residents Safely Dispose of Unused and Expired Medications The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently hosted its first ever Pharmaceutical Take Back Day, encouraging residents to dispose of unused and expired medications in their homes through a safe,...
Hicksville Water District to Host Contact-Less Pharmaceutical Take Back Day
Drive-Thru Collection of Medications and Pharmaceutical Equipment on October 23 The Hicksville Water District (HWD) will host its first ever Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, October 23 in the Hicksville Athletic Center parking lot at 167 S Broadway,...
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