Thank You For A lifetime of Service
Louis P. Savinetti has attained a rare milestone…that of being an active and productive Water Commissioner at age 90. With 38 years of service to the Locust Valley community under his belt, and a charter member of the NSWCA, Lou has no intentions of slowing down.
Since 1979, he has overseen the widespread changes in the north shore communities that the District serves, including Locust Valley, Lattingtown and areas of Mill Neck and Matinecock.
Keeping an uninterrupted supply of high quality water flowing for the fast growing area has involved knowledge, expertise and the design and implementation of a preventive maintenance program for the infrastructure of the District. With 56 miles of interconnected pipeline, six deep wells, nearly 550 fire hydrants, and two one million gallon storage tanks, that’s no small task.
“One key issue is the rapidly growing public demand for water within our District.” Commissioner Savinetti stated. “The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has recently mandated that public water suppliers make a concerted effort to encourage consumers to use less water. Today, close to two-thirds of total water usage is for irrigation, principally of lawns. We have always been cognizant of the need for conservation at the Locust Valley Water District, and we will further educate our consumers to achieve all goals.”
Up Close and Personal
Lou’s personal history is equally impressive. During World War II he served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge. Drafted into the U.S. Army 1950 during the Korean War, he served in Korea until 1952.
After discharge, Lou was a member of the Teamsters Union for 20 years and then worked on many sewer and drainage projects throughout Nassau County. He retired from the Nassau County Department of Public Works in 1991 as a civil engineer.
A lifelong Locust Valley resident, Lou Savinetti has always given back to the community, including 25 years as a volunteer coach for the Grenville Baker Boys’ and Girls’ Club boys’ baseball and football teams. An active member of the Locust Valley American Legion for more than 50 year, he has, and along with Alice his wife of 65 years, been a longtime member and volunteer for the Senior Club as well as other community organizations. Thank you Lou, for your many years of dedicated service to the Locust Valley Water District, the community, the industry at large, and especially to our great nation
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