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The Hicksville Water District would like to inform all residents of a recent error with water bills issued in January 2021. 5,638 residents, nearly a third of our customers, incurred an overcharge billing error. As soon as the issue was brought to our attention, we...

In light of the snow on the ground and what remains in the forecast for the rest of the season, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) is stressing the importance of keeping fire hydrants clear, especially as several feet of snow continue to line local roadways. Keeping...

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that this year marks 100 years of the District serving the Hicksville community. A lot has changed at the District since it was formed in 1921, yet, its dedication to its residents in providing the...

To commemorate 100 years of service, the Hicksville Water District (HWD), has created and printed a calendar free of charge for residents! You can pick up a hard copy at the Hicksville Library after February 1, contact the District to forward copies to your local...

The Hicksville Water District is proud to announce the reelection of Commissioner William Schuckmann, marking his third term as commissioner with the District. Since being elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2014, Schuckmann has been instrumental in improving the...

HWD Staff is Ready to Fix Any Breaks Quickly During Cold Winter Hicksville, N.Y. (December 15, 2020)— As we head deeper into the winter months and approach longer stretches of cold weather, water main breaks are more and more likely. The Hicksville Water District...

As the winter months are underway, the Hicksville Water District would like to remind its residents of some easy steps to take to prevent water pipes from freezing and causing expensive plumping issues. Water systems, when left exposed to cold weather, can become very...

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Water Rate Increase Goes into Effect on January 1, 2021   Hicksville, N.Y. (October 29, 2020)— The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is in the process of constructing nearly a dozen of the required Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) and Granular Activated Carbon...

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Financial Position will Save Residents Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars on Bonds Needed for Emerging Contaminant Projects Hicksville, NY (July 20, 2020) — The Hicksville Water District is proud to announce that Moody’s Investor Service has assigned the District’s...

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, will hold a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 commencing at 5:00...

As part of our ongoing efforts to conserve our vital drinking water resource, the Hicksville Water District has implemented an acoustical water main leak detection survey program which we perform on a third of our distribution system each year. A leak detection survey...

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, will hold a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 commencing at 5:00...

Due to concerns associated with the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and in the interest of public health protection, we have temporarily closed our office to public access. Payments can be dropped into the mailbox located by the front entrance to our facility....

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, will hold a meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, March 12, 2020 commencing at 5:00 pm. The...

***P R E S S  R E L E A S E*** Water Supply Will Not Be Impacted  (Hicksville, NY)-- The Hicksville Water District routinely takes the necessary steps needed to prepare for any emergency, regardless of the situation. In light of the increasing...

Money Will Offset Total Costs for Two 1,4-Dioxane Treatment Facilities Hicksville, NY (January 22, 2020)—The Hicksville Water District has received a more than $14 million grant from New York State, as announced by Governor Cuomo. The grant funds will go toward the...

Hicksville, N.Y. (August 23, 2019)—As the east coast braces itself for the beginning of hurricane season, the Hicksville Water District Board of Commissioners would like to reassure residents of the extensive precautionary measures taken to ensure continued supply of...