NYAW to Begin Water Main Replacement Project in Hewlett Harbor

Merrick, NY (October 5, 2020)—New York American Water is investing $300,000 to replace 900 feet of aging water main with new eight-inch ductile iron water main along Pepperidge Road in Hewlett Harbor. Scheduled to begin October 6, 900 feet of new water main will be installed between Everit Avenue and Azure Place. New York American Water will also replace 12 service lines as well as a fire hydrant.

“Replacing aging water mains is critical to our mission of providing quality, reliable water service to our customers,” said New York American Water Director of Engineering John Kilpatrick. “The replacement of this infrastructure allows us to achieve a higher degree of customer satisfaction while modernizing our system and strengthening its resilience for the future.”

The Pepperidge Road water main replacement work is expected to take four weeks to complete. All construction will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Residents should note that sections of the street where construction is taking place may be closed to traffic during these working hours. New York American Water will coordinate with residents in proximity with the construction site to minimize disruptions.

Final road restoration will be completed by the Hewlett Harbor drainage project contractor.

The company asks customers to recognize the essential work being done by its employees and contractors and reminds them to adhere to social distancing rules for everyone’s safety. If a customer sees a crew performing work in their area, and wishes to ask a question about it, they are encouraged to visit the website or the company’s Facebook or Twitter pages or call Customer Service at (877) 426-6999.

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 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit nyamwater.com and follow New York American Water on Facebook and Twitter.

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