Water Authority of Great Neck North

WATER CONSERVATION
The Water Authority of Great Neck North has an aggressive three-pronged conservation program based upon: Education, a Conservation-Driven Rate Structure, and Enforcement. Water rates are tied directly to water usage. There are no minimum charges for residential water use, therefore the more water you use the more the water costs.

WATER SAVING IDEAS AND TIPS
INDOORS AND OUT!

Fix leaks right away!

A dripping faucet can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water a year and add a substantial unnecessary cost to your bill.

Prepare food efficiently.

Use a vegetable brush. Use water in short bursts.

Install low flow faucet aerators, flow restrictors, toilet tank displacement bags, and low flow showerheads.

The Water Authority of Great Neck North provides a FREE showerhead exchange program offering all of the above devices.

Replace bathroom Fixtures.

An ultra low flush toilet uses only 1.6 gallons of water per flush, as opposed to 3.5 to 8 gallons per flush for older models.

Landscape your property with plants and trees that require little water or only rainfall.

For water conservation landscape ideas, visit the Water Authority of Great Neck North's Xeriscape garden located on Old Mill Road at the corner of Bayview Avenue in the village of Saddle Rock.
(Please see the Xeriscape page for more information.)

Using Appliances and fixtures

Shut off the faucet when brushing your teeth or shaving. Use the water and dishwasher for full loads only. Adhere to the Authority's sprinkling regulations.

For more water waving ideas, visit the Water Authority or write to us for copies of our extensive printed literature.

WAYS TO FIND LEAKS

If you find that your water bills are higher than normal, you are urged to call the Water Authority at 516-487-7973 to schedule a free leak inspection. A Water Authority employee will examine indoor plumbing fixtures, as well as your automatic irrigation system to see if leaks exist. The Water Authority will also offer you water saving fixtures to aid in water conservation.

You may also stop by the Authority to obtain a water conservation kit which contains dye tablets that will help you identify toilet leaks.

If you suspect a leak, the easiest way to find out is to check your water meter.
Be sure to turn off ALL water fixtures, observe your water meter. If the meter is turning, you either have not closed all water fixtures, or a leak exists somewhere in your system. This is the time to call a plumber to have repairs made. Remember, the Water Authority can check for leaks, but you must call your own plumber if repairs are necessary.

WATERING OUTSIDE WISELY:

Great Neck North Water Authority's
Lawn Watering Regulations

Watering IS NOT permitted between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Odd numbered addresses may water on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Even numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Water lawns slowly and as infrequently as possible.

Hoses are required to have nozzles that automatically shut off water when not in use.

The washing of driveways and sidewalks is prohibited.

Sprinkling is prohibited during periods of precipitation.

A rain gauge or moisture sensor is required for all automatic lawn irrigation systems.

Lawn watering IS NOT permitted between November 1 and April 15.

HOUSEHOLD CONSERVATION PROGRAM

The Water Authority of Great Neck North maintains a showerhead exchange program which is free of charge to residents living within our service area. You are invited to bring in your old showerhead, and we will exchange it for a low flow, high efficiency showerhead (that even has a massage feature!). You will also receive with the showerhead a water conservation kit complete with dye tablets for leak testing, faucet aerators, and toilet tank displacement bags for even more water conservation within your home.

FREE LEAK INSPECTION AND WATER AUDIT PROGRAM

Residents interested in having a leak inspection performed by the Water Authority of Great Neck north are urged to call 487-7973 to schedule an appointment. Leak inspection appointments and participation in the water audit program are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, except holidays.

CONSERVATION RATE STRUCTURE

The Water Authority of Great Neck North maintains a rate structure that encourages the conservation of water. Listed below are the rates for Class 1 – Residential Customers and Class 2 – Commercial Customers. For information on other specific rates, please call the Water Authority at (516) 487-7973.

Class 1 – Residential Customers – Metered Sales:
BILLING FOR USAGE

Bills will be rendered quarterly in arrears, calculated using the following usage levels and rates:

RATE
*$3.95 per ccf.

MINIMUM CHARGE

$39.50 minimum charge for which the customer will be entitled to use 10 ccf of water in the three month period stated in the permit. Water in excess of such allowance will be billed at the rate above stated, and the bill will be due and payable when rendered.

If the service is installed at anytime during a billing period, the minimum charge will be prorated.

Class 2 -Commercial Customers - Metered Sales

BILLING FOR USAGE

Bills will be rendered monthly or quarterly in arrears, calculated using the following usage levels, rates and minimum charges:

QUARTERLY
Size of Meter	Minimum Charge	Allowance in CCF
5/8"	$47.40	12
3/4"	59.25	15
1"	106.65	27
1-1/4"	154.05	39
1-1/2"	201.45	51
2	331.80	84
3"	628.05	159
4"	1,042.80	264
6"	2,050.05	519
8"	3,318.00	840

MONTHLY
Minimum Charge	Allowance
$15.80	4
19.75	5
35.55	9
51.35	13
67.15	17
110.60	28
209.35	53
347.60	88
683.35	173
1,106.00	280

RATE

*$3.95 per ccf for quarterly or monthly usage for all water used in excess of the minimum charge.

If the service is installed at any time during a billing period, the minimum charge will be prorated.

*CCF = 100 cubic feet of water

100 CF = 750 gallons of water

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