WA of Great Neck North

WA of Great Neck North Municipal Water Report Info

The Water Authority of Great Neck North was established in 1985 as a public benefit corporation under Title 8-B, Section 1197 of the Public Authorities Law of New York State. In December 1989, the Authority acquired the assets of Citizens Water Supply Company, a private for-profit enterprise.

This transition to public ownership resulted from years of careful analysis by dedicated local officials. Since its creation, the Authority has been mandated to supply potable water to northern areas of the Great Neck Peninsula, including the villages of Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Kensington, Kings Point, Saddle Rock, portions of Great Neck Plaza and Thomaston, as well as unincorporated sections of North Hempstead.

As a corporate governmental agency and public benefit corporation, all revenue must be directed toward operations, infrastructure improvements, and debt servicing. The Authority exclusively serves approximately 32,400 residents, providing reliable service 24/7, 365 days annually.

FACTS ABOUT THE WATER AUTHORITY

Board of Directors: Comprised of appointed representatives from the seven villages and Town of North Hempstead within the service area, primarily covering the northern section of Great Neck peninsula above the Long Island Railroad tracks.

Location: Administrative offices are situated at 50 Watermill Lane, Great Neck, NY 11021, on the western side of the peninsula. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Board Meetings: Regularly scheduled on the third Monday of each month at the Authority headquarters. For schedule confirmation, interested parties should call (516) 487-7973, extension 12.

Management: The water system is operated under Superintendent Gregory C. Graziano, who can be reached at (516) 487-7973, extension 12, for any questions or concerns about water supply.

Regulatory Oversight: The Nassau County Department of Health provides oversight from their offices at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501-4250. Representatives can be contacted at (516) 571-2260 or (516) 571-3323.

System Infrastructure: The Authority maintains over 117 miles of water mains ranging from 1-inch to 24-inches in diameter. Most mains are constructed of ductile or cast iron, with others made of wrought iron, transite, steel, copper, or PVC. All services within the area are metered, and the system maintains interconnection with an adjacent water supplier.