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Water department: wells back online, SCADA near completion; billing rose 14% to help cover 1,4‑dioxane treatment
Summary
Village water staff reported Well 1‑3 fully operational, Well 2‑2 in manual service, SCADA nearing completion, pending Nassau County Health Department approval for Well 2‑3, and a 14% increase in billing revenue from Nov. 1, 2025 helping to cover 1,4‑dioxane treatment costs.
Village water staff reported operational updates and ongoing treatment work at the Nov. 17 work session. Minutes state Well 1‑3 is fully operational; Plant 2 Well 2‑2 is manually operational and being used to fill tanks and can be put "to system" if needed; SCADA system installation is nearing completion; and an evaluation of a ground tank roof and structure is complete with next steps under development. The minutes record that Philip Ross Industries indicated Well 2‑3 will be back in operation "ASAP" but that Nassau County Health Department approval is required before returning to service.
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Daniel Ruckdeschel reported water-billing revenue increased 14% from Nov. 1, 2025, and that the increase is helping to cover costs of 1,4‑dioxane treatment; the minutes say complaints have been minimal due to communication about infrastructure improvements. From John Falbo, staff noted Ridge Road well AOP and GAC work to comply with Board of Health comments from an Oct. 17 inspection; daily chemical treatment for wells; distribution street mark‑outs; meter radio replacements and house calls. The minutes do not list specific timelines for all repairs or the cost of the treatment program.
