Liberty New York Water invests in infrastructure improvements

Liberty New York Water has invested $265 million in infrastructure improvements, to deliver safe and reliable water services to its customers across Long Island.

Over the last year, Liberty has replaced more than 30,000 feet of water mains that help maintain water quality and prevent main breaks, along with 500 service connections, 2,300 meters, and 40 fire hydrants.

The Village of Island Park’s water main replacement was done in conjunction with the village’s extensive draining project, which will mitigate flooding, and provide peace of mind to customers during future storms.

“At Liberty, our reason for coming to work each day is keeping our customers’ water flowing,” Chris Alario, Liberty’s president said. “To do so, and to do so well, we continuously look for ways to improve reliability and quality, build resiliency and find innovative solutions that allow us to better serve our customers.”

In addition to improving the water distribution system, Liberty has also focused on bringing new treatment facilities online to improve quality and ensure compliance with new and emerging water quality standards.

Last year, it complete construction and began operation of a two million-gallon-per-day Granular Activated Carbon treatment system for the Glen Head Well Station for removal of Perfluorooctyl Sulfonate and Perfluorooctanoic Acid.

This year, the company is beginning instruction on a six million-gallon-per-day Advanced Oxidation Process plant for the removal of 1,4 Dioxane at the Seamen’s Neck Treatment Plant in Levittown.

In Mill Neck, a treatment facility was built that provides safe, easy access for operation, to be protected against tidal flooding and continue to have a natural gas emergency generator, which will allow continuous reliable service during power outages.

A three million-gallon-per-day water supply well at the Newbridge Road Treatment Plant was completed in North Bellmore, and this year, an iron removal facility will be completed at a plant on Charles Street in Merrick.

“We can assure customers that we are meeting and exceeding the newest regulations and investing the resources needed to do that,” Brenda Wall, director of operations said. “We work diligently to ensure we provide safe and reliable water to all customers, and this is a responsibility and commitment we are very proud to make.” 

In the coming months, Liberty is focused on replacing 6,000 water meters for customers who have not yet been upgraded to the advanced metering system.

The new meters will provide customers with the power to monitor their own water usage in real-time, and identity leaks before they cause structural damage and higher water bills. Once installed, customers can download the EyeOnWater app from Liberty’s website, LibertyEnergyAndWater.com.

–Jordan Vallone