Water System Updates

Our team of experts continuously monitor, maintain and upgrade our facilities to ensure that they operate efficiently and meet all regulatory standards. This requires constantly upgrading our infrastructure, including:

Treatment plants
Tanks
Pump stations
Water mains
Fire hydrants
Metering equipment

In fact, every year, Liberty spends millions on water system improvements at its treatment facilities and in its distribution systems. These projects help to improve water quality, service reliability and fire protection for the communities we serve. And, they create jobs. For every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, it is estimated that 16 jobs are created.

Your Water Bill at Work

Liberty invested $62 million in 2020 in its treatment and distribution facilities. Large investments, such as water plants and tanks, have high visibility; however, a significant portion of our investment also goes toward upgrading underground water mains.

These projects help to improve water quality, service reliability and fire protection for the communities we serve.

New York residents, in nearly 50 communities, count on us to keep their water safe, clean and reliable. By constantly upgrading our infrastructure, we aim to keep it that way. Think of it as your water bill at work – right in your own neighborhood.

Why Capital Investments Are So Important

According to the 2017 Report Card by the American Society of Civil Engineers, New York has $38.7 billion in drinking water infrastructure needs over the next 20 years. We are jeopardizing our quality of life today and for future generations if we fail to properly maintain this vital infrastructure.
That’s why New York American Water, proactively replaces aging pipe and upgrades our facilities to continue to deliver reliable service, high-quality water and fire protection.