South Farmingdale Water District announces new mailing address for your payment.

The South Farmingdale Water District (SFWD), which serves South Farmingdale, North Massapequa as well as parts of Massapequa Park, Bethpage and Seaford, is urging all consumers to use caution in the event that someone claiming to be a water district employee appears at the doorstep for the purposes of reading a water meter or confirming a leak.  These are typically unscrupulous people who look for ways to further their criminal intent.

It is rare for anyone from the District (SFWD) to show up at a home or business unannounced. In fact, 99.9% of water district visits to a resident’s home are scheduled by appointment in advance.  Even in the event of an emergency such as a water main break, SFWD will notify consumers in advance of any planned water service disruption, never needing to enter a home. If someone comes to a consumer’s home or business claiming to be a water district employee, it is important that consumers ask to see his or her identification card.  Anyone experiencing doubts about someone’s identity should close the door and contact the police immediately.

SFWD recently completed its water meter upgrade project throughout the District, and there is no reason why an employee would revisit the home or business.

The District also urges all residents to do their part and be cognizant of any suspicious activity near water well sites and plants.  While domestic terrorism has been at a very low level this past year, Homeland Security has encouraged the District to be more vigilant in the safeguarding of our natural resources at all times.  In conjunction with this heightened effort, the District plans to further upgrade security by adding additional cameras to all locations.

South Farmingdale Water District Business Manager Len Constantinopoli commented, “Our consumers are good citizens, and we have had no incidents within our District thanks to their help and cooperation.  We ask everyone to be cognizant and to remain conscious of anything that appears to be unusual.”

SFWD advises consumers to call 9-1-1 and immediately report any unusual activity around water well sites as well as any suspicions involving vans, trucks or persons who do not look as if they are conducting official water business.

Consumers should not hesitate about contacting the authorities.  While there are times that such reports end up being a false alarm, SWFD believes it is better to be proactive in being overcautious than to ignore or overlook any suspicious activity or presence. The SFWD thanks all residents for their ongoing cooperation in assisting with these important matters of security and public safety.  



Long Island experienced its first snowstorm of the year, and it’s likely that we will see our share of more snowfall this season. While many residents are concerned with keeping the roadways clear and shoveling out their cars, keeping local area fire hydrants clear from snow is just as important.

The South Farmingdale Water District (SFWD) is asking local residents to be aware of any fire hydrants that may become buried during a snowstorm or after a snowplow comes through the neighborhood. Snowplows may blanket many of the District’s fire hydrants, making it nearly impossible to locate them quickly in emergencies. In the event of a fire, precious time is lost when firefighters have to locate and shovel out fire hydrants before hooking up to them.

SFWD is responsible for the maintenance of all 1,250 fire hydrants within our District, a public safety measure often taken for granted. Hydrants require regular painting to remain visible to firefighters. The District also routinely tests all hydrants for performance, inspects them for leaks and flushes them to maintain maximum pressure.

As members of the communities they serve, SFWD Water Commissioners are very aware of safety and operational issues that affect us all. They stated, “We have a deep sense of personal responsibility to our fellow neighbors and we thank all our consumers in advance for their cooperation in keeping fire hydrants visible this winter.”

Date and Time:
Tuesday • December 13, 2016 • 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where:
North Massapequa Fire Department, 1000 North Broadway • Massapequa, NY 11758

South Farmingdale Fire Department
819 South Main Street • South Farmingdale, NY 11735

The South Farmingdale Water District encourages all registered voters living in the District to come out and vote!

Learn about the latest news in the District. SFWD releases Fall 2016 Newsletter.

The rehabilitation of the elevated water tank at Plant No. 1 (Langdon Road) has finally come to completion. The District is proud to unveil the new, freshly painted 140 foot structure this fall.  Although the structural integrity of the tank  was completely intact, it hadn’t been rehabbed or painted for over 20 years.

The project began in the Spring of 2015 which included a full assessment of the tank and the replacement of all the valves underneath the tank.

Phase II started in the Fall of 2015, and continued through this Summer. This rehabilitative phase included sandblasting, stripping and adding primer coats to both the inside and outside of the tank.  Then, the tank was painted from head to toe with its finishing coat. Lead-free and copper-free paint was used throughout the entire process and SFWD is the first Water District on Long Island to utilize a new high-tech coating system, which should last up to 20 years!

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South Farmingdale Water District Moves Rapidly to Repair Major Water Main Break on Hempstead Turnpike

On Saturday, July 30, 2016, South Farmingdale Water District (SFWD) reacted immediately to a major water main break that occurred between Merrits Road and Beach Street on Hempstead Turnpike in South Farmingdale. Responding within just minutes of notification, our crews arrived at the scene and worked in conjunction with Nassau County Police Department in shutting down a one eighth of-a-mile stretch of Hempstead Turnpike, diverting traffic around the construction zone for the protection of pedestrians and motorists as we diligently removed the broken main and replaced it with a new one.

We take great pride in answering to emergency situations swiftly with the proper equipment and work crews. As most of our consumers know, Hempstead Turnpike is a very busy stretch of highway and our staff was aware of the potential inconvenience this could cause to retailers and motorists on a Saturday during the summer. It was our priority to immediately focus our attention on the break, shut down the water that was going into that main and quickly tend to the emergency at hand.

Our crew was able to immediately locate the water main break, turn off the water to that particular area, break up the road and replace the broken main within an impressive turnaround time that spanned from 10 a.m. to late afternoon. As we quickly worked to repair the water main break, half of Hempstead Turnpike was re-opened to traffic in both directions by approximately 1:30 p.m. Police later reopened the remaining parts of the highway by late afternoon.

SFWD’s ability to swiftly respond and repair a water main break of this magnitude is a testament to our dedicated employees. Local commercial accounts experienced minimal interruption of water service. Additionally, we were able to maintain proper water flow for fire prevention. This can be attributed to our proactive redundancy plan and back up within the system. Lastly, residents within the neighborhood did not experience any water pressure changes resulting from the water main break.

SFWD Water Commissioners were on the scene and thanked the staff for responding so quickly and efficiently to this emergency call, especially on a summer weekend.

The District also thanked our local law enforcement for their cooperation and ensuring the safety of motorists and pedestrians during the repair.

Job well done!

Our Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available online.

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We’re happy to launch our new website

In an effort to better serve our consumers with information and timely news, we’re proud to launch our new website! Now you can easily access the District’s site by smartphone, tablet and desktop.

The new site features an upgraded “News” section that will be updated regularly with the latest developments throughout the District. Navigational features also include information on “Billing,” “Conservation” and “Resources“.

The site will also provide information regarding ordinances and public notices, and you may continue to pay your bill online through our easy-to-access payment system.

The Board of Water Commissioners commented, “This newly revised website is a powerful digital vehicle that will keep our community updated on our latest news and provide timely information.”