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Water Plant Facilities

Hicksville Water's 15 deep underground wells, 2 elevated water storage tanks and 3 ground level tanks are located at 10 plant sites throughout the district’s 7.9 square mile service area. Great care is taken by qualified professionals to keep the facilities well maintained -- both aesthetically and mechanically. Each site is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure that is best suited for that particular location. Some of the more modern technology includes include air-stripping, back-up generators and containment pads. Through careful planning and budgeting, the water district's routine maintenance program is reviewed and implemented on a ongoing basis to ensure that each well location is kept in good working order to provide a continuous flow of water to the public for drinking and fire fighting.

• Plant Sites

Air-Stripping

This technology is used by many public water suppliers across Long Island, New York as more sophisticated testing is available and stricter testing requirements are being implemented. This proven state-of-the-art equipment is in place at five of the district's plant sites to remove any traces of volatile organic compounds that may be present in the water that is pumped from the ground, long before it enters the public supply system.

Based on the principal of exposing a large surface area of water to air, the process is relatively simple to understand. Water is pumped to the top of a tower and then cascades downward over a large number of packing materials or small round objects that look like ping-pong balls. At the same time, filtered air is blown upward through the tower, breaking the water molecules and removing or "stripping" any contaminants in its travels. (top of page)

Back-up Generators

The Hicksville Water District has equipped its plant sites with backup diesel generators to ensure the smooth operation of each facility and to keep the pumps running and the water flowing in the event of a power outage. Whether it's a brief loss of electricity or major blackout like one that hit the northeast in August of 2003, the necessary equipment is in place to handle the incident, so the water remains available for drinking and fire fighting. (top of page)

Containment Pads

Some of the Hicksville Water District's well sites are equipped with concrete pads with underground tanks that are required by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at locations where chemicals are delivered. With the pads in place, in the event of an accidental spill, the material will be contained and prevented from entering the environment until it can be properly cleaned up. (top of page)