The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) had a strong, in-person presence at the official announcement of funding procurement to assist water districts with infrastructural improvements.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran explained that the $1.5 million in grants that originated with the American Rescue Plan will be put to good use “to ensure cleaner water for residents while preventing costs from being passed on to ratepayers.”

NSWCA President and Plainview Water Commissioner Amanda Field led the NSWCA delegation to this important announcement. President Field expressed the gratitude of the NSWCA to the county “for allocating funds from the American Rescue Plan towards emerging contaminants and water conservation. Every dollar counts towards offsetting the cost of designing and constructing treatment systems.”

Ms. Field continued, pointing out “As Water Commissioners representing 21 Voter-Elected Districts serving 620,000 consumers, we (NSWCA) have a fiduciary responsibility to protect our residents while delivering the highest quality water at the lowest possible rate. This grant program will greatly assist with that mission.”

Among the many prominent attendees were NSWCA members:

• Bill Schuckmann, Water Commissioner Hicksville Water District and former NSWCA President
• Andrew N. Bader, Water Commissioner Plainview Water District and President of the Long Island Water Conference
• Marc B. Laykind, Water Commissioner Plainview Water District
• Terri Black, Water Commissioner Bethpage Water District
• John F. Coumatos, Water Commissioner Bethpage Water District
• Scott Greco, Water Commissioner Bethpage Water District

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Based on a story by Robert Pelaez, The Island Now:
https://theislandnow.com/great_neck/officials-secure-grants-for-water-districts-throughout-nassau-county/

Photos courtesy of Nassau County Executive’s Office