D&B Engineers and Architects Present “The Main Squeeze” Project for Albertson Water District
The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners Association (NSWCA) recently welcomed D&B Engineers and Architects (D&B) as featured presenters at its General Meeting, where the firm outlined an innovative infrastructure solution designed to address water supply challenges faced by the Albertson Water District.
The presentation, titled “The Main Squeeze – Using Transmission Mains to Replace Lost Capacity,” demonstrated how strategic engineering and hydraulic modeling can be applied to overcome system limitations and restore operational balance within a water district. D&B detailed how a comprehensive hydraulic model of the Albertson Water District was used to identify bottlenecks in water conveyance and inform the design of new transmission mains to improve system performance and resiliency.
As water districts across Long Island continue to face increasing regulatory requirements, aging infrastructure, and evolving operational demands, projects like this highlight the importance of forward-thinking engineering solutions. By leveraging advanced modeling, careful design, and coordinated construction planning, the Albertson Water District was able to maintain adequate water supply and pressure during a critical period when key facilities were temporarily offline.
“We appreciate D&B presenting their valuable insights from the Albertson Water District Project,” stated NSWCA President Michael Mazzola. “Collaboration between water districts and experienced engineering professionals is essential to addressing today’s complex water supply challenges and preparing for future needs.”
The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners Association remains committed to providing a forum for education, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices to support the delivery of safe, reliable drinking water to communities throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.
About Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA):
Organized and chartered in 1981 and celebrating its 45th anniversary, the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) is comprised of water commissioners elected by voters in each of 21 Nassau County and Suffolk County water districts. The NSWCA is dedicated to promoting environmental excellence and best practices as well as to maintaining the highest standards of water quality and supply. The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association sponsors regular educational meetings and trainings on topics that include compliance, the environment, security, economics, conservation, sustainability, remediation, water treatment and aquifer health, among other issues germane to water utilities.
For More Information: Agency Contact:
For more information about this or related NSWCA matters, contact:
Mr. Gary Cucchi
PMG Strategic, Inc.
Office: 631.756.7160
Mobile: 516.721.3709
Email: gcucchi@pmgstrategic.com
From left to right: Scott A. Greco, NSCWA 2nd Vice President; Michael J. Kosinski, NSCWA Treasurer; Bill Merklin, President of D&B Engineers & Architects; Michael E. Mazzola, NSWCA President; Anthony Eagan, P.E., Senior Associate at D&B Engineers & Architects; Stephen Laun, P.E., Senior Engineer at D&B Engineers & Architects. Photo credit and permission is courtesy of NSWCA and PMG Strategic.