The Manhasset–Lakeville Water District (MLVWD) is a public water utility district serving a large portion of Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States.
| Water district overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1911 |
| Headquarters | 170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY 11023 |
| Website | www |
History edit
The Manhasset–Lakeville Water District was founded in 1911, thus making it one of the oldest public water suppliers on all of Long Island.[1]
In 1958, voters in the district voted against a controversial proposal to add fluoride to the district's water supply.[2]
In the 2010s, the MLVWD replaced the Munsey Park Water Tower with a newer, more efficient one.[3][4]
Communities served edit
The Manhasset–Lakeville Water District serves the following communities:[5]
- Flower Hill (part, with the Port Washington Water District and the Roslyn Water District)[5]
- Great Neck Plaza (part, with the Water Authority of Great Neck North)[5]
- Lake Success[5]
- Manhasset[5]
- Manhasset Hills (part, with the Garden City Park Water District)[5]
- Munsey Park[5]
- North Hills (part, with the Garden City Park Water District, the Roslyn Water District, and the Western Nassau Water Authority)[5]
- North New Hyde Park (part, with the Garden City Park Water District and the Western Nassau Water Authority)[5]
- Plandome Heights[5]
- Plandome Manor (part, with the Port Washington Water District)[5]
- Russell Gardens[5]
- Strathmore[5]
- Thomaston (part, with the Water Authority of Great Neck North)[5]
- University Gardens[5]
Gap in service edit
The Village of Plandome is not served by the district, as the village maintains its own water system.[5] This makes the Plandome Manor portion of the MLVWD separated from the rest of the district's system.[5]
Statistics edit
- Average annual amount of water pumped: approximately 2.49 billion gallons[1]
- Number of wells: 18[1]
- Number of above-ground tanks: 6[1]
- Number of below-ground tanks: 2[1]
- Number of treatment plants: 2[1]
- Largest customer: North Shore University Hospital[1]
Additionally, the district serves an area of roughly 10.7 square miles (28 km2).[1]
Interconnections edit
The MLVWD has 6 interconnections with neighboring water districts.[1] These interconnections are with the Albertson Water District, the Garden City Park Water District, the Port Washington Water District, the Water Authority of Great Neck North, and the Western Nassau Water Authority.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Manhasset-Lakeville Water District – About". www.mlwd.net. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
- ^ "Manhasset Voters Reject Fluoridation; MANHASSET VOTE REJECTS FLUORIDE". The New York Times. 1958-05-10. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
- ^ Johnson, Elizabeth (2017-03-24). "The Old Water Tower Is Coming Down". Manhasset Press. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ Zahn, Max (2017-03-29). "Old Munsey Park water tower to be removed by mid-April - Manhasset Times". The Island Now. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved 2021-09-12.