New York American Water Investing $300,000 in Valley Stream

New York American Water (NYAW) is preparing to replace approximately 1,600 feet of six-inch aging water main that was installed in 1913 with new 12-inch ductile iron main along Catherine Street (from DuBois Avenue to Forest Avenue) in the Village of Valley Stream. In addition, the project will include replacing approximately 50 utility-owned service lines and four fire hydrants.

“It is of vital importance that we continue to invest in our water infrastructure systems to ensure the homes and businesses in our service territory have an uninterrupted supply of clean, quality water,” said NYAW President Carmen Tierno. “Our proactive infrastructure upgrading schedule takes into consideration the immediate needs of today as well as the potential needs for the future. We are preparing all of our water systems to ensure they are sustainable for the next generations of customers.”

This improvement project will enhance water service reliability and water flows for household consumption and firefighting in the area. A critical investment for the company, this project will provide customers with safe, reliable water service for years to come. Weather permitting, the work will begin the week of June 12 and is expected to be completed within four weeks.

New York American Water is working closely with the Village of Valley Stream to make sure the planned work coincides with the timeline for the Village’s road construction project. This level of coordination helps to keep interruptions to residents’ schedules to a minimum while the work is being completed.

Residents who frequent this area should note that sections of the street where construction is taking place may be closed to through traffic during work hours, which are generally 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. New York American Water is committed to the safety of nearby residents and its employees, and advises pedestrians and drivers to please take caution in the vicinity of work sites.

New York American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water company in New York, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 350,000 people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.