At a recent Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association meeting sponsored by the Plainview Water District, the association elected a new governing board for the 2023 term which runs through Dec. 31.  

The newly elected 2023 board includes returning President Patricia Peterson of the Locust Valley Water District, first Vice President Ralph Atoria of the South Farmingdale Water District, second Vice President John F. Coumatos of the Bethpage Water District, Secretary Joseph Perry of the South Huntington Water District and Treasurer Michael Kosinski of the Roslyn Water District.   

“This new Board consists of an experienced group of talented and dedicated voter-elected commissioners from local water suppliers,” President Peterson stated. “Our 21 members districts within Nassau and Suffolk Counties have the important responsibility of providing quality water that meets or exceeds all local, state and federal standards, to the 620,000 consumers we serve, without interruption and without compromise. I am confident in the leadership of our association as we fulfill our mission of being an authoritative voice in water supply by educating the public regarding sustainability, conservation, and the health of our aquifer.”  

About Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association:  

Organized and chartered in 1981, the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association is comprised of water commissioners elected by voters in each of the 21 Nassau County and Suffolk County water districts. The association is dedicated to promoting environmental excellence and best practices as well as to maintaining the highest standards of water quality and supply. The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association sponsors regular educational meetings and trainings on topics that include compliance, the environment, security, economics, conservation, sustainability, remediation, water treatment and aquifer health, among other issues germane to water utilities.