New York American Water Investing $230,000 in Lynbrook

New York American Water is investing $230,000 to install new water mains on Davison Avenue, from Hempstead Avenue to Green Street, in Lynbrook. When the approximately three-week-long project is completed, the company will have replaced approximately 1,175 feet of aging 6-inch cast iron pipes with 8-inch ductile iron main, in addition to three fire hydrants and 29 services being replaced or transferred. This investment project will improve water quality and service reliability for residents and increase water flows for commercial use and firefighting.

“One of New York American Water’s main priorities is safeguarding the water supply and distribution system at all times,” said Carmen Tierno, President of New York American Water. “Water main infrastructure projects like this help to increase water flow to homes and hydrants while also improving water quality and system resiliency. New water mains are made of stronger metals that provide for greater longevity, which benefits our customers in the long term.”

The scheduled main replacement project will take place along Davison Avenue from Hempstead Avenue to Green Street in Lynbrook, and is expected to begin on October 26, 2017, weather permitting.

Residents should note that sections of the street where construction is taking place may be closed to traffic during work hours (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 take caution in the vicinity of work sites.

Any resident with a concern or question about the project may call New York American Water’s customer service center at (877) 426-6999. New York American Water recently published an interactive Infrastructure Upgrade Map on its website to share details about its pipeline renewal projects. The map is located at www.newyorkamwater.com under Water Quality, System Updates.

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.