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Farmingdale hears water‑treatment upgrades; county and federal commitments noted
Summary
Board heard updates on AOP/GAC installation at Wells 1–3, a steel building enclosure under construction, and commitments of $1 million from County Legislator John Ferretti and $1.1 million reported from Congressman Thomas Suozzi toward water treatment; additional per‑well testing and scheduling details were discussed.
Village officials reported progress and funding developments for upgrades to Farmingdale’s water treatment systems during the Oct. 28 work session.
Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer Brian P. Harty and Water Department staff said sampling and testing of Wells 1–3 tied to advanced oxidation process (AOP) and granular activated carbon (GAC) installations are ongoing and the well set is now operational. Construction of a new steel building to cover the GAC tanks at Wells 1–3 is underway with a target completion date on or about Nov. 15, 2024; additional testing for newly monitored contaminants was estimated at approximately $16,000 per well.
Officials said the master schedule being managed by PRI targets completion of work on all wells by May 1, 2025, and Plant 2 construction is expected to resume around Nov. 6, 2024. PWGC is following up on required testing to secure funding from legal settlements and potential federal and county sources; Deputy Clerk Daniel Ruckdeschel assisted with finalizing submissions.
County Legislator John Ferretti committed $1 million toward the new treatment systems, and a $500,000 payment was received, the minutes state. Congressman Thomas Suozzi informed the Village that a $1.1 million commitment was secured in the 2025/2026 federal budget; the minutes state that commitment is not a reimbursement grant. D&B is evaluating the ground tank roof and structure and providing analysis for antenna replacement on the elevated tank by AT&T.
Officials also reported operational adjustments: hydrant flushing previously scheduled for Nov. 1 was cancelled and will be rescheduled; Well 1–3 is running as the lead well 24/7 while other wells have been pulled for phase‑two work after emerging traces of contaminants. The board noted that the second phase of the Lead and Copper Rule program is in effect; letters drafted for customers with galvanized pipes and distribution of NSF/ANSI‑certified Brita water pitchers for affected households were described as customer outreach steps.
The minutes provide dollar amounts and program steps but do not record public comment or vote counts related to funding commitments; follow up will depend on formal contracting, grant paperwork and testing results.
