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Farmingdale details water-treatment upgrades and funding commitments
Summary
Village officials reported progress on Well 1-3 AOP/GAC installation, additional contaminant testing costs (~$16,000 per well), and multiple grant commitments, including finalizing a $750,000 WIIA remainder, a $1 million county commitment ( $500,000 received) and notification of a $1.1 million federal commitment.
Village officials reported ongoing water-treatment work and multiple funding commitments during the March 3 work session.
The Water Department said sampling and testing of Well 1-3 for the AOP/GAC installation is complete and the wells are now fully operational; staff estimated additional testing costs for newly monitored contaminants at approximately $16,000 per well. Plant 2 construction is under way and a master schedule is expected to be complete by May 1, 2025.
Deputy Clerk Daniel Ruckdeschel told the board he helped finalize submissions and is finalizing the remainder of a WIIA grant in the amount of $750,000. Officials also reported a $1 million commitment through County Legislator John Ferretti to offset treatment costs, of which $500,000 has been received. Separately, representatives of Congressman Thomas Suozzi and Sen. Chuck Schumer informed the Village that a $1.1 million commitment was included in the 2025/2026 federal budget; the minutes note this is "not a reimbursement grant" and the Village has requested repurposing toward a new ground tank.
D&B was reported to be evaluating the ground tank roof and structure for repair or replacement, and providing an analysis of antenna replacement on the elevated tank by AT&T with CMS support. The board also noted lead-and-copper letters were sent to residents with galvanized services and that requirements contract bids for distribution, well maintenance and electrical needs were awarded.
