Preserve Plainview with Better Lawn Irrigation Practices
Plainview Water District is Dedicated to Offering the POB Community Important Water and Cost-Saving Advice
With warmer weather on... Read More
Remember Nassau County's Lawn Fertilizer Law
As featured in the Nassau Observer on March 20, 2024
As the Weather Begins to Improve, Remember Nassau County’s Lawn Fertilizer Law
PWD Encourages Residents to Use Lawn Chemicals and Fertilizers Responsibly by Applying Them After April 1st.
Don't Let Winter Cause POB Hydrants to Hibernate!
As winter settles in,
colder temperatures are here to stay... Read MorePlainview Water District is Ready for Any Winter Main Breaks That May Arise
PWD Staff is Geared up and Ready to Tackle Any Pesky Breaks
With the winter season in full swing, the... Read More
Plainview Water District Announces Modest Rate Increase
Water Rate Increase Went into Effect on January 1, 2024
The Plainview Water District (PWD) is committed to providing the... Read More
PWD Chairman Marc Laykind Re-Elected to Serve the District for Three More Years
PWD Chairman Marc Laykind Re-Elected to Serve the District for Three More Years
Commissioner’s New Three-Year... Read More
Plainview Water District Thanks the POB Community for Support in Toys for Tots Drive
The Plainview-Old Bethpage community once again showed its generosity by contributing to the annual toy drive at the Plainview Water District. As it has done in years... Read More
Plainview Water District is Prepared for Water Main Breaks Anticipated with Winter Weather
PWD Staff is Equipped to Quickly Respond and Repair Any Breaks
As winter temperatures quickly approach, The Plainview Water District... Read More
Plainview Water District Holiday Toy Drive
As seen in the Mid-Island Times on November 30, 2023
Plainview Water District Hosts Toys for Tots Drive
The District Will Collect Toys for Children Now Through December 15th
In an effort to spread holiday spirit throughout the... Read More
Plainview Water District Collects 400 Pounds of Medications at Sixth Annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day
Proper Disposal of Expired or Unwanted Medications to Prevent Potential Contamination of Sole-Source Aquifer
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Water Towers: The Pillar of Water Infrastructure
Planview Water District Informs Residents on Upcoming Maintenance to the Community’s Elevated Water Tower and its Importance
The Plainview Water District... Read More
Plainview Water District to Host Sixth Annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day
District Once Again Provides Community with Convenient, Drive-Thru Opportunity to Safely Dispose Unwanted Medications
The Plainview Water District (PWD) is hosting... Read More
Water Smarter: Invest in Smart Technology and Save
Planview Water District Shares the Many Reasons for and Benefits of Waterflow-Sensing Technology
The Plainview Water District... Read More
New water treatment facility removes contaminants
As seen in the Mid-Island Times 8.3.23
Plainview Water District Welcomes New, State-of-the-Art Treatment Facility
New Treatment System Specifically Designed to Remove 1,4-Dioxane, PFOA & PFOS
Plainview Water District Board... Read More Neighborhood Notice from the NYS DEC Regarding New Monitoring Well Installations
For more information regarding monitoring wells visit: https://plainviewwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/DEC-Monitoring-Wells-FAQ-FINAL-2023-v.3.pdf
Plainview Water District announces poster contest winners
As seen in the Mid-Island Times on July 14, 2023
Do Your Part to Preserve Plainview During Smart Irrigation Month!
Water District Offers Best Practices and Tips to Help Lower Third Quarter Bills
Plainview, N.Y.—The Plainview Water District (PWD) would... Read More
Hurricane Season is Here, but the Plainview Water District is Prepared
In the Event of Power Outages and Other Impacts of Severe Weather, Water Will Keep Flowing
Plainview, N.Y. —In the... Read More
Plainview Water District Congratulates Local Students as Finalists in Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest
District Continues Partnership with Plainview-Old Bethpage School District in Artistic, Educational Activity About Water Conservation
Read More Do Your Part to Preserve Plainview This Summer With Best Irrigation Practices
Water District Offers Tips to Conserve Water and Help Lower Bills
Plainview, N.Y.—The Plainview Water District (PWD) would like to... Read More
Water district official assists other finance professionals
As seen in the Mid-Island Times 3.30.23
Plainview Water District: Test backflow prevention devices
As seen in the Bethpage Newsgram March 24, 2023
PWD Business Manager Joins Regional Efforts to Assist Long Island Financial Professionals
Dina Scott, CPA, Joins the NYGFOA Long Island Regional Council and LIWC Business Practices Committee
Testing must be facilitated annually by a certified backflow tester
Plainview, New York—With spring quickly approaching and residents getting started... Read More
Plainview Water District Secures $50K Grant From Nassau County
District Has Been Awarded More Than $34 Million Over the Past Six Years
Plainview, New York—The Plainview Water District was recently... Read More
Plainview Water District Receives $5.4 million in State Grant Funding for Emerging Contaminant Treatment
Funds Will Cover Costs Associated Directly to the Construction of an Advanced Treatment Facility at Plant 7
Plainview, N.Y.... Read More
Plainview Water District is Prepared for Water Main Breaks Anticipated with Winter Weather
District Staff is Equipped to Quickly Respond and Repair Any Breaks
Plainview, N.Y.—The Plainview Water District (PWD) would like to remind... Read More
New Commissioner at the Plainview Water District
As seen in the Mid-Island Times January 26, 2023
Michael Chad Sworn in for First Term As Plainview Water District Commissioner
Plainview, New York—The Plainview Water District (PWD) recently held its swearing-in ceremony to celebrate Commissioner Michael Chad’s election to serve on the Board of Commissioners for the... Read More
Adopt a fire hydrant this winter
As seen in the Bethpage Newsgram January 19, 2023
Plainview Water District Thanks The POB Community For Support In Toys For Tots Drive
As seen in the Nassau Observer January 14, 2023
Plainview Water District Encourages Residents to ‘Adopt-A-Hydrant’ This Winter
Plainview, N.Y.—Winter is here and so are colder temperatures for the next couple of months. The Plainview Water District (PWD) would like to remind residents about the... Read More
PWD Collects Over 100 Toys for Tots
As seen in the Mid-Island Times January 5, 2023
Information Regarding Water Main Breaks
While all of us are enjoying the holidays, please know that
if a water main break occurs, PWD is on it! Plainview Water District
crews work quickly... Read MoreDon’t Fall into Winter Unprepared! Plainview Water District Provides Tips to Properly Winterize Water Systems
Simple Steps to Protect Against Freezing Pipes and Related Disruptions
Plainview, N.Y.— Winter weather is quickly approaching... Read More
Plainview Water District Secures Additional $6.4 Million in State Grant Funding
District Was Awarded the Funding to Continue Water Treatment Infrastructure Upgrades for Emerging Contaminants
Plainview, N.Y.—The Plainview Water District (PWD)... Read More
Plainview Water District Collects 300 Pounds of Medications at Fifth Annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day
Expired or Unwanted Medications are Properly Disposed to Keep from Entering Community's Aquifer
Read MoreWater district to hold Drug Takeback Day.
As seen in the Bethpage Newsgram on September 29, 2022
Water district to hold Drug Takeback Day.
As seen in the Mid-Island Times on September 29, 2022
Plainview Water District to Host Fifth Annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day
District Once Again Provides Community with Convenient, Drive-Thru Opportunity to Safely Dispose Unwanted Medications
Plainview, N.Y. (September 22, 2022)—... Read More
Water district: Backflow device testing required
As seen in the Bethpage Newsgram September 15, 2022
Plainview Water District Reminds Residents and Commercial Customers About Required Backflow Device Testing
Residents and Commercial Properties Must Test Their Backflow Devices Annually, Deadline for Test Compliance Submission is December 31, 2022
Water District to Ensure Hydrants Are Operating Correctly as Part of Necessary Maintenance
Plainview,... Read More
Plainview Water District Congratulates Local Students as Finalists in Yearly Water Conservation Poster Contest
As seen in the Nassau Observer July 20 - July 26, 2022
Plainview Water District Secures State Grant Funding
As seen in the Nassau Observer June 22 - June 28, 2022
Plainview Water District Congratulates Local Students as Finalists in Yearly Water Conservation Poster Contest
District Continues Partnership with Plainview-Old Bethpage School District on Fun, Educational Activity Teaching Youth About Water Conservation
Read More Plainview Water District Secures State Grant Funding
District Will Receive More Than $19.2 Million in Additional Funding for Water Treatment Infrastructure Projects
Plainview Water District Urges Residents to be
Responsible With Lawn Chemicals
and FertilizersResidents Opting
to Install Home Filtration Systems Should Perform Routine MaintenanceFor 95... Read More
Sign Up for Plainview Water District’s Emergency Notification System
Stay Informed in Case of a Water-Related Emergency
Water is the most precious natural... Read More
Construction Starts for New Treatment Facility at the Plainview Water District
Permanent
Treatment Facility for the Removal of 1,4-Dioxane Underway at Donna Drive
FacilityField Served
as President for the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association During
2021The Plainview Water District (PWD) recently held its
swearing-in ceremony to commemorate Commissioner Andrew Bader’s reelection to
the Board of Commissioners for another three years.... Read MorePlainview-Old Bethpage Community Gives Back to Toys for Tots Foundation
Plainview Water District Collects a Mountain of
Toys to Support the Foundation(From L-R)... Read More Plainview Water District Implements Modest Rate Increase Needed to Fund Infrastructure and Operating Improvements
New Water Rates Go into Effect on January 1, 2022
The Plainview Water District... Read More
Plainview Water District Calls on Residents to ‘Adopt-A-Hydrant’ This Winter
The colder winter months are
here, and soon there will be snow in the forecast. The Plainview Water District
(PWD) would like to stress the... Read MoreWinter is Here, and so is the Potential for Water Main Breaks
Plainview Water District Responds Urgently to Any Water-Related Emergency
The Plainview Water District (PWD)... Read More
Plainview Water District Receives Gold Award for Studies, Research and Consulting Engineering Services from ACEC New York
Award Given for Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) Pilot Studies
District Leads Long Island with Six AOP Treatment Systems Installed
... Read MoreAvoid the Freeze. Plainview Water District Provides Tips to Properly Winterize Water Systems
Simple Steps to Protect Against Freezing Pipes and Related Disruptions
The heart of... Read More
Plainview Water District Continues Support of Toys for Tots
District Headquarters to Serve as an Official Drop-Off Location for the Charitable Foundation
In order to spread holiday spirit throughout... Read More
PWD Collects ~320 Pounds of Medications at Fourth Annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day
Expired or Unwanted Medications are Properly Disposed to Keep from Entering Community’s Sole-Source Aquifer
The Plainview Water District (PWD) successfully... Read More
Plainview Water District to Host Fourth Annual Pharmaceutical Take Back Day
Safe, Contactless Drive-Thru Responsibly Disposes Hundreds of Pounds of Unwanted Medications
Plainview, N.Y. (October... Read More
Backflow Device Testing Program Required to Protect Plainview’s Water System
Residents Must Test Their Backflow System Annually, Deadline for Test Compliance Submission is December 31, 2021
New Advanced Oxidation Process Treatment System Specifically Designed to Remove 1,4-Dioxane
PWD Leads... Read More
Extreme Weather Will Never Stop the Plainview Water District
Despite Power Outages and Other Impacts of Severe Weather, Water Service is Never Interrupted
... Read MoreWater Conservation at the Forefront Heading into Summer’s End
Third Quarter Bills Are Traditionally Higher Due to Irrigation Systems Being Online, Now is the Time to Keep Water Usage Low
District Received More Than 300 Entries from POB Students
The Plainview Water District Board of... Read More Preserving Plainview Starts with Your Irrigation System
A Billion Gallons of Water Being Used to Keep Lawns and Gardens Green
... Read MoreDEC Monitoring Wells Letter to Residents
Please be advised that recent activity of monitoring well installation by the Department of Conservation (DEC) is not at all related to your drinking water. Upon... Read More
Plainview Water District Stresses Responsible Pool Filling This Summer
The Plainview Water District (PWD) is committed to ensuring all residents conserve water this summer and one of the ways they can do so is with responsible... Read More
Hydrant Maintenance Notice
Plainview Water District personnel will be conducting preventative maintenance operations on all hydrants district-wide from May 1st to approximately July 31st. This routine annual maintenance of our... Read More
Plainview Water District Welcomes New, State-of-the-Art Treatment Facility
New Treatment System Specifically Designed to Remove 1,4-Dioxane
(From L-R) Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer,... Read More Better Irrigation Practices Means a Better, More Sustainable Plainview
District Offers Homeowners Water- and Money-Saving Tips As Irrigation Season is Set to Begin
For Women’s History Month, the Plainview Water District (PWD) would like to honor two members of its management team that play crucial roles in the oversight and... Read More
What You Need to Know About Lawn Fertilizer and When to Apply It
Plainview Water District Urges Residents to be Responsible With Lawn Chemicals and Fertilizers
IMPORTANT: Sign Up For Water District’s Emergency Notification System
Plainview, NY (March 2, 2021)—There aren’t many things more important than water, which is why the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners would like to remind the... Read More
Water Main Breaks Anticipated with Colder Weather
Plainview Water District Quick to Repair Any Breaks
PWD Chairman Marc Laykind re-elected to serve for three more years
Commissioner Andrew Bader elected chairman of... Read More
Plainview Water District Encourages Residents to ‘Adopt-A-Hydrant’
As the Plainview community
prepares for snow in the forecast as we jump into the colder months, the
Plainview Water District (PWD) would like to... Read MorePrepare Your Home’s Water System this Winter with These Tips from the Plainview Water District
The cold winter months are upon us and the Plainview Water District would like to provide residents with some helpful tips to prepare their homes’ water system. When... Read More
Plainview Water District’s First 1,4-Dioxane Treatment System is Operational
Plant #2 is the First of Four District Facilities to Operate the State-of-the-Art Advanced Oxidation Process Treatment
... Read MoreRegardless of the Weather, the Plainview Water District is Prepared
Even with widespread power outages caused by Tropical Storm Isaias, the water in Plainview never stopped flowing
Plainview,... Read More
Water District Encourages Water Conservation Efforts
2020 Poster Contest Awards Ceremony
Water Hydrant Maintenance Notice
Plainview Water District personnel will be conducting preventative maintenance operations on all hydrants district-wide from May 1st to approximately July 31st. This routine annual maintenance of our hydrants helps protect... Read More
Letter to Long Island Residents
Dear Long Island residents,
Foremost, we
hope that everyone is staying safe and abiding by all health recommendations
from... Read MorePerson to Person Bill Payments Suspended at the District until further notice
Out of an abundance of caution and in the spirit of protecting public health, effective immediately the Plainview Water District will not be accepting payments inside of... Read More
Water Quality Not Impacted by Coronavirus
Congratulations to Commissioner Field on Reelection
Easy Way to Pay your Water Bills
Sign up for District Notifications
As Seen in the Plainview - Old Bethpage Herald - January 29 - February 4, 2020
$9 Million in Grant Funding over the Last 3 Years
As seen in the Plainview - Old Bethpage Herald - January 22 - 28, 2020
Winter is the Season for Water Main Breaks
As Seen in the Plainview - Old Bethpage Herald - January 15 - 21, 2020
The Journey of a Drop of Water
Several talented students at the Plainview-Old Bethpage High School created this video explaining the journey of a drop of water. Watch the video!
Three Years and $9 Million in Grant Funding
Plainview Water District’s Continues Its Pursuit of Treatment Funding with Latest Grant Award of $3.7 Million
In its ongoing pursuit... Read More
Helpful Winter Tips to Prepare Water Systems for Colder Months
As seen in the Plainview - Old Bethpage Herald - December 11 - 17, 2019
Ground Breaks on New Water Treatment Facility
As seen in the Plainview - Old Bethpage Herald - November 27 - December 3, 2019
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