NYAW Investing $1 Million To Replace Aging Water Main in Malverne

Malverne, NY (October 21, 2020) – New York American Water is investing $1,050,000 to install 2,920 feet of new eight- and six-inch ductile iron water main in the Village of Malverne. The project, scheduled to begin Thursday, October 22, will replace water main along Foster Avenue from Walker Street to Franklin Avenue and Webster Street from Foster Avenue to the dead end. The project will also replace four fire hydrants and 57 utility-owned service lines. This infrastructure improvement project will result in improved water pressure and water quality for customers in the area.

“New York American Water continues to invest in the Village of Malverne to remove aging unlined cast iron water mains from our system,” said New York American Water Director of Engineering John Kilpatrick. "Aging water mains cause intermittent discolored water and poor water flow, and we are pleased to make these improvements and install new water mains for our customers. We are working in partnership with the Village of Malverne to complete this main replacement project in advance of the Village’s road paving program."

Water main and service line installation is expected to take two weeks plus an additional two weeks for water main disinfection and approval to operate from the Nassau County Department of Health. Once approval is received, New York American Water will connect services to the new water main. Road restoration will be completed by the Village of Malverne.

Work will take place between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Residents should note that sections of the street where construction is taking place may be closed to traffic during these working hours. New York American Water will coordinate with residents along the construction area and keep them up-to-date if any planned service interruptions are expected.

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.

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.