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New York American Water Replacing Aging Water Main in Massapequa

Massapequa, NY (June 19, 2020) – New York American Water is investing $700,000 to install new water main in Massapequa. The project, scheduled to start Monday, June 22, will replace 3,475 feet of aging water main with new 8-inch ductile iron main. The project will also replace 75 utility-owned service lines and four hydrants, and place three additional hydrants.

“Our Massapequa customers count on us to deliver reliable, quality water service,” said New York American Water President Lynda DiMenna. “We achieve this by continuing to reinvest in our infrastructure and this project is an example of that commitment.”

This main replacement project will take place along Highwater Ave from South Bay Drive to Fairwater Ave, Greatwater Ave from South Day Drive to Fairwater Ave, and Seagull Place from Fairwater Ave to Highwater Ave. Work is expected to take approximately seven weeks to complete. Final street restoration will be completed as part of a Town of Oyster Bay road and drainage project.

Work will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents should note that sections of the street where construction is taking place may be closed to traffic during these working hours.

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.

 

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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.