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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...