Friday, April 1, 2022
Vol. 82, No. 13
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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Water district leak detection survey
SAVING THE DUNES
Hundreds of volunteers of all ages joined with Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilman Steve Labriola and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato at the Town’s Dune Day event at TOBAY Beach. This project brings together groups, families, and individuals concerned about our environment helping to protect and preserve our beautiful shoreline by planting stalks of dune grass. Dunes along the south shore continue to face environmentally damaging storms that have a significant impact on the beach. Statistics indicate that the planting of dune grass provides a natural shield that is perfect for withstanding storm surges and high winds.
Community Council to meet April 7
The Hicksville Community Council will hold a general meeting on Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Cen-
ter, 28 West Carl Street. Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh have been invited to give
updates on matters involving Nassau County and the Town of Oyster Bay.
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As part of its ongoing efforts to conserve its community’s vital drinking water resource, the Hicksville Water District (HWD) has implemented an acoustical water main leak detection survey program, which is performed on a third of the District’s distribution system each year. This spring’s program will run from April 4 to April 15 in the northeast section of the District, which is north of Woodbury Road and east of Miller Road to South Oyster Bay Road. “Leaks in our distribution system can easily go undetected since they are located underneath the surface,” said HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “The District is responsible for making sure that water is not wasted on its way to our residents’ homes, making the repair of leaks an essential part of our infrastructure upkeep. We are fortunate enough to have a wealth of advanced equipment and technology that help us detect leaks with next to no disturbances for our community.” A leak detection survey is a physical evaluation of a water system to proactively identify specific leaks which may be invisible on the surface. The process for identifying a leak involves the use of a listening device which emits sounds waves to pinpoint the source of a leak within the distribution system, whether they be in a pipe or a fitting. The program has the opportunity to save a significant amount of water and money. By identifying subsurface leaks, the District is able to make smaller, cheaper repairs before they become more major issues, such as a water main break. Most of the work will be performed during the night by a District contractor. This is when water use is at its lowest, making leaks easier to detect. The special acoustical equipment used by the contractor does not generate any noise. Contractors will be wearing personal protective equipment and will carry proper identification at all times. Residents can contact the District office at 516-931-0184 or at info@hicksvillewater.org should they have any questions or require any additional information.
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