Welcome to the West Hempstead Water District

Due to the frigid temperatures, we have experienced several water main breaks within the district. Main breaks occur primarily through “frost heave,” where freezing, expanding soil shifts puts intense pressure on buried pipes, causing them to contract and crack.

If a main break occurs in your immediate vicinity, you may experience temporary rusty water conditions while our dedicated crew conducts repairs.

The West Hempstead Water District has delivered a reliable, safe and high-quality water supply to the residents, businesses and schools of the community since 1926. Our water is pumped from 7 wells drilled into the Magothy Aquifer beneath Long Island. Our three storage tanks have a total storage capacity of 3.1 million gallons and we maintain over 125 miles of water mains.

The District encompasses approximately two square miles, including a majority of West Hempstead, all of Garden City South and a large portion of Franklin Square, serving over 32,000 people.

For more information about the District, visit our about page or contact us page.