2026 Water Main Replacement Project

The Hicksville Water District has started a large-scale water main replacement project in parts of the District’s northeast portion. The water mains located in this section of the District’s distribution system are unlined cast iron pipes dating back to 1950’s. The water mains have shown signs of deterioration due to their age.

This portion of the District has experienced recurrent failures on the existing cast iron mains. Evaluation of water main installation records and break data identified pipe age as the primary cause of failure. This portion specifically has experienced frequent breaks with the most recent occurring this February. Due to the condition of the existing water main in this section of the District, this section of the service area was recognized as the utmost priority in water main replacement.

Work will take place primarily on Haverford Road, Hollins Road and Cambridge Drive. Some tie-in work will affect a limited number of homes on Woodbury Road, Dartmouth Drive, Adelphi Road and Hunter Lane.

Over the course of the four-month-long project, residents will benefit from the replacement of approximately 4,000 feet of water mains, 6 fire hydrants and 87 water services from the District’s water main to the curb shut-off valve.

The District is committed to minimizing disturbances and making this process as easy on affected residents and their families as possible.

For the latest information on where water main replacement construction is occurring, please refer to the Live Map on the website homepage or click here.

Work is expected to occur from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with limited road closures. Residents whose driveways may be affected will be notified before work in their area begins. Traffic may be closed off during certain construction times, but all roads will be reopened outside of work hours. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.

The HWD conducted a virtual community meeting with residents of the area to present all related information and answer any questions. The meeting can be viewed below.

You can also view the presentation from the meeting below, as well as a project fact sheet.

If you have additional questions, the District is available by phone at 516-931-0184 or via email at info@hicksvillewater.org.