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Farmingdale reports wells online and $1 million county grant for water treatment systems
Summary
Village officials reported Well 1-3 is fully operational, Plant 2 construction is ongoing, and a $1 million grant from County Legislator John Ferretti has been received to offset new water treatment costs; WIIA grants for Wells 2-2 and 2-3 are capped at $4.6 million, and testing on Well 2-2 has begun.
During the April 7 work session, the Water Department reported multiple project milestones: Well 1-3 is now fully operational and a new steel building covering the GAC tanks has been completed. Plant 2 construction is underway, and the contractor PRI is following a master schedule that officials expect to be complete in May 2025.
The minutes record that a $1 million grant committed and received through County Legislator John Ferretti will help offset costs for the new water treatment systems. The record also notes that 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 is nearing completion. Lead-and-copper notification letters were sent to residents with galvanized services. The minutes do not list specific contract amounts beyond the grant figures or detailed timelines beyond the projected May 2025 target.
