On September 23, the Plainview Water District held a public meeting to review and inform the community on the remedial actions that are being undertaken to provide treatment for the impacted water supply well located at Plant 2 on Donna Drive. The Plainview Water District was scheduled to commence the week of November 29, on the wellhead treatment system for supply well 2-1. This major capital project will also include other significant improvements that will upgrade and enhance facility operation, security, safety and site aesthetics. The Water District urges community members that the water is safe to drink and that this action is being undertaken proactively to ensure the safety of your drinking water supply.

The construction projected is scheduled to be completed by November 2005 and will be contained primarily to the water plant site. Drainage and related roadwork on Donna Drive and a portion of Gilbert Lane is tentatively scheduled for the Spring of 2005. The offsite drainage work will eliminate the plant site soil erosion problems that have been previously encountered on Donna Drive. Proactive infrastructure improvements such as this are important to maintaining the high quality and safety of the water supply for the Plainview - Old Bethpage community to enjoy.

Construction activities will be performed on Mondays through Fridays and only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Weekend and all legal holidays are excluded. During construction, the Plainview Water District will make every effort to minimize inconvenience to residents.

"The quality of our water supply and the safety of our customers are the top priorities of the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners. It is important for district residents to know that our water quality remains excellent and there is no risk posed to the community. We will continue to keep the community fully informed as we continue with the project," said Joel Kessler, chairman of the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners. If anyone has any questions, please contact Plainview Water District Superintendent Paul Granger at 931-6469.