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Farmingdale reports wells operating, $8.6 million in water grants and ongoing testing at Well 2‑2
Summary
Village water staff reported Wells 1–3 are fully operational, a total of $8.6 million in grants has been promised/received, WIIA grant caps for Wells 2‑2 and 2‑3 are $4.6 million, and testing on Well 2‑2 has begun while Well 2‑3 awaits mid‑May completion and Nassau County Health Department approval.
The Village of Farmingdale’s water department reported at the May 5 work session that Wells 1–3 are fully operational and that Plant 2 construction is underway. Minutes state the total grants promised or received for water projects amount to $8.6 million.
The minutes note that WIIA grants for Wells 2‑2 and 2‑3 are capped at $4.6 million. Testing on Well 2‑2 has started; Well 2‑3 is expected to be completed by mid‑May and will require Nassau County Health Department approval before being placed in service, according to the report attributed to water-department staff and Philip Ross Industries. The village also plans to reapply to the federal government for funding of a new water tank at Ridge Road and has completed an evaluation of a ground tank roof and structure to determine repair or replacement steps.
