Message from Mayor Ehrbar Regarding Water Rates

MESSAGE FROM MAYOR PAUL EHRBAR

January 24, 2025

The Federal Environmental Protection Agency has established new water standards for PFAS residue in drinking water. Williston Park water is currently in compliance with all Federal and State guidelines and will continue to meet or exceed both of these standards. However, the EPA has recently lowered the standard for PFAS to 4 parts per trillion, effective December, 2029. The Village has undertaken the major task of reviewing the needs required to comply with the new regulations, including the projected cost and revenue needed.  A firm was hired to conduct a water rate study, and it has been determined that a 33% increase to water rates effective March 1, 2025 is warranted. Myself and the Village Board are frustrated over the required increases, however, there is no choice but to move forward in order to be in compliance.    

A Water Rate Hearing is scheduled for 7:00pm on February 24, 2025, which is open to the public. If you have any questions or concerns before the meeting, please submit them to Kristi Romano, Village Clerk by email [email protected]. This will give the Village an opportunity to have questions answered either prior to or at the meeting.

A copy of the Water Rate Study is available for review at the Village Hall during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. 

Sincerely,

Paul M. Ehrbar, Mayor