Manhasset–Lakeville Water District

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.

Manhasset–Lakeville Water District
Water district overview
Formed1911
Headquarters170 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY 11023
Websitewww.mlwd.net

History

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]

The MLVWD's Munsey Park Water Tower in September 2021.

Communities served

The Manhasset–Lakeville Water District serves the following communities:[5]

Gap in service

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
  • 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

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
  1. "Manhasset-Lakeville Water District – About". www.mlwd.net. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  2. "Manhasset Voters Reject Fluoridation; MANHASSET VOTE REJECTS FLUORIDE". The New York Times. 1958-05-10. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  3. Johnson, Elizabeth (2017-03-24). "The Old Water Tower Is Coming Down". Manhasset Press. Retrieved 2021-09-05.
  4. 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.
  5. "Long Island Index: Interactive Map". www.longislandindexmaps.org. Retrieved 2021-09-12.
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