Riverhead Resident Stan Carey Elected Chairman of the Long Island Water Conference

The Long Island Water Conference (LIWC) announced this week that Riverhead resident Stan Carey has been elected to serve as the organization’s new Chairman. Mr. Carey, a member of the Town of Riverhead Planning Board and current Superintendent of the Massapequa Water District, has been an active member of the LIWC for more than 25 years and previously served as First Vice Chairman of the Conference.

“I’m extremely honored to have been elected chairman and thank my fellow members for the vote of confidence,” said Superintendent Carey. “Water is the most vital and essential commodity available, and I’m dedicated to continue supporting our members and advancing our agenda to ensure Long Islanders continue receiving water of the highest quality.”

Stan Carey has culminated an impressive resume with more than 30 years of experience working with public water supply systems. Mr. Carey started his career with the Riverhead Water District, where he served as Senior Water Treatment Operator for 12 years. He continued his work in the public water systems with the Suffolk County Water Authority holding the position of Deputy Director of Distribution for an additional 12 years. From there, he moved on to serve as the Massapequa Water District’s Superintendent—a post which he has held for the past six years.

Aside from his responsibilities at the Massapequa Water District and the Long Island Water Conference, he is actively involved in the New York section of the American Water Works Association, serves as the Chairman of the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection and is a member of the Town of Riverhead’s Planning Board. Mr. Carey has an Applied Science degree in public water supply and maintains certifications as a Grade 1B Water Treatment and Distribution System Operator issued by the New York State Department of Health. In addition to his professional experience, he has served as an active local volunteer firefighter for the past 28 years.

About the Long Island Water Conference:

The LIWC has been committed to providing pure and plentiful water for the Long Island community since 1951. The LIWC represents over 50 water suppliers regionally and aims to provide and maintain an adequate and safe water supply today, while anticipating the water concerns of future generations. LIWC members provide more than 375 million gallons of clean water daily. For more information, please visit www.liwc.org.