Plainview and Old Bethpage residents recently re-elected Edward Shulroff to the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners at an election held Dec. 10. One hundred forty-four residents voted in this uncontested election. Shulroff will be sworn into office during a special ceremony in early January.

With his re-election, Shulroff will continue to make the quality and safety of the district's water supply his first priority, while also making decisions regarding the district's budget and other fiscal matters.

"As I begin my second term on the board, my fellow commissioners and I are now faced with challenges that weren't at the forefront several years ago, such as protecting our water supply from potential terrorist actions," said Commissioner Shulroff. "We have been vigilant over the past 15 months, making the safety of the water supply our top concern and our work isn't finished. I'm proud of what we've been able to accomplish and look forward to seeing this task to its completion. Water is our most precious natural resource and we are committed to maintaining the water quality and quantity."

Shulroff and his wife, Marsha, have lived in the Plainview-Old Bethpage community for 37 years. It is where they raised their three children, Melissa, Pamela, and Jason and where their five grandchildren, Joseph, Andrea, Rachel, Jake and Austin often visit.

In other Plainview water district news, Kevin Langberg, commissioner of the Plainview Water District, was recently re-elected president of the Nassau-Suffolk Water Commissioners Association, an organization comprised of Long Island's elected water caretakers. During his first year as president of the Nassau-Suffolk Commissioners Association, Commissioner Langberg led monthly discussions with water district officials from across Long Island on issues relevant to water suppliers including water conservation, the impact of hazardous waste sites, our water supply and innovative water treatment techniques.

"I enjoyed working closely with my peers this past year, as together we tackled many issues facing the public water industry, such as safeguarding our water supply against random acts of terrorism," Commissioner Langberg stated. "The drought-like conditions Long Island faced this past summer is a perfect example of why we must continue to reinforce the need for conservation and these monthly meetings give us an opportunity to discuss successful conservation campaigns used by local districts. I am honored that my peers have chosen me to once again lead this organization. Among the items we will discuss in length this year is the need to update antiquated technology in our water delivery systems."