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Farmingdale reports Wells online, $1 million county grant and ongoing tank work
Summary
Village officials said Wells 1–3 are fully operational, Plant 2 construction continues and the Board recorded receipt of a $1 million county grant; state WIIA funding for Wells 2‑2/2‑3 is capped at $4.6 million and Well 2‑2 testing has begun with Well 2‑3 pending mid‑May Nassau County Health Department approval.
Village officials told the Board on April 28 that critical water‑system work is progressing as scheduled. Well 1–3 are now fully operational and a new steel building that covers the GAC tanks at Well 1–3 has been completed; Plant 2 construction is underway with Philip Ross Industries (PRI) following the master schedule and expected completion in May 2025.
The minutes record that "a grant of $1 million has been received through County Legislator John Ferretti." Officials said the Village will reapply to the federal government for funding toward a new water tank at Ridge Road and that an evaluation of an existing ground tank roof and structure has been completed to determine repair or replacement options. The board noted state WIIA grants for Wells 2‑2 and 2‑3 are capped at $4.6 million. Testing on Well 2‑2 has started and Well 2‑3 was expected to be completed by mid‑May, after which Nassau County Health Department approval would be required.
The report also covered routine operational work: meter and radio‑unit repairs for accurate billing, monthly AOP sampling, and coordination with the South Farmingdale Water District. The minutes attribute a set of operational items to "John Falbo," listing meter repairs and Ridge Road monitoring.
Next steps described in the minutes include pursuing federal funding for the new tank, completing Well 2‑3 testing and securing Nassau County Health Department signoff. The report did not include a timetable for the federal application or a total estimated project cost for the Ridge Road tank.
