WHAT WE DO
In November of 2021, the State of New York created the South Nassau Water Authority, a public entity with the purpose of seeking better drinking water service and lower costs for the residents of the Town of Hempstead that are currently provided service by Liberty Utilities, a private company. The water authority board is currently composed of John Reinhardt, Ella Stevens, Robert Gizzi, John Conroy, and Mark Plumer.
Liberty Utilities, which supplies water to roughly 113,000 Town of Hempstead residents, recently sought a cumulative 34.2 percent rate hike across Nassau County.
Liberty filed a notice with the state Public Service Commission for the rate increase, which would impact three districts that Liberty serves on Long Island: Lynbrook, Merrick and Sea Cliff.
Numerous elected officials have expressed outrage over the proposed rate increase, stating that Liberty water ratepayers deserve better.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Public Service Commission Resources
September 13, 2023 Rate Case Hearing
For instructions to listen to or testify at the September 13, 2023 public service commission rate case hearing:
Get Involved
If you would like to participate in or follow Liberty’s most recent effort to raise their water rates to customers in the Town of Hempstead:
Get Help
If you would like to file a complaint regarding Liberty for service, water safety, billing or other issues:
EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 25 – Meeting Announcement
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH NASSAU WATER AUTHORITY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024 AT 6:00 PM AT THE LYNBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATED AT 56 ELDER STREET, LYNBROOK, NEW YORK TO DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL MUNICIPALIZATION OF THE LIBERTY UTILITIES...
Oct 30 – Meeting Announcement
In November of 2021, the State of New York created the South Nassau Water Authority, a public entity with the purpose of seeking better drinking water service and lower costs for the residents of the Town of Hempstead that are currently provided service by Liberty...
RESOURCES
2023 Meeting Agendas
| Date/Time | Meeting Name | Location | Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-11-2023 | Board Meeting July 11, 2023 | Lynbrook Public Library | 07-11-23 SNWA Meeting Agenda (PDF) |
| 10-30-2023 | Board Meeting October 30, 2023 | Lynbrook Public Library | 10-30-23 SNWA Meeting Agenda (PDF) |
2023 Meeting Minutes
| Date/Time | Meeting Name | Location | Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-11-2023 | Board Meeting July 11, 2023 | Lynbrook Public Library | 7-11-23 Final Approved Minutes (PDF) |
Board Policies
- Board Meeting Participation Policy (PDF)
- Combat Harassment Complaint Form (PDF)
- Credit Card Policy (PDF)
- Deposits & Investments Policy (PDF)
- FOIL Policy (PDF)
- Open Meetings Policy (PDF)
- Public Access to Meetings Policy (PDF)
- Sexual Harassment Model Policy (PDF)
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Poster (PDF)
- Video Conferencing Board Meetings Policy (PDF)
- Whistleblower Policy (PDF)