2017-2018 Phone Books are here!
Phone books are available for pick-up at the Fishers Island Utility Offices, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.
FI Utility publishes Water Quality Report for 2016
FROM THE FISHERS ISLAND UTILITY COMPANY:
FISHERS ISLAND WATER WORKS CORP.
ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY REPORT, MAY 2017
This report is required to be delivered to all residents of our Water Company in compliance with Federal and State regulations with the exception of manganese and a monitoring violation that is discussed within. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. The Fishers Island Water Works Company and its employees are committed to ensuring that you and your family receive the highest quality water. Please note that the information presented in this report is based on 2016 data. Click Water Quality Report below to reach the Utility website or the button for a printable version of the report.
Printable Water Quality Report 2016
Fishers Island Billing System Update
The customers spoke, and we have listened. The Fishers Island Utility Company is happy to announce that as of November 2016 we will be converting to a new billing system!
This will allow customers to have their monthly bills sent to them. For those who do not like receiving emails, there still is an option to view your bill online, as well as pay it online.
View Bill Here Pay Bill HereWell Progress Summer 2016
On Monday, August 15, 2016, the Water Works joined with Subsurface Technologies, Inc. to begin a two week process of cleaning Sima Well 1, which is one of the two wells currently in use on Fishers Island.
The Fishers Island Water Works superintendent, Chad Mrowka, is proud to announce that he has already seen major progress in the cleaning of Sima Well 1.
The short video below is an example of the great progress we’ve made so far.
This post will be updated as more information becomes available, so please check back in!
Summer 2016 Water Restriction
Dear neighbors,
The Fishers Island Water Works Corp. is asking everyone to help conserve water. Watering restrictions were put in place July 5, 2016 for irrigation and sprinkler systems.
Water restrictions include:
-Irrigation of lawns, gardens, and plantings is restricted to one day a week.
-Refilling or topping off swimming pools of any kind are prohibited.
-Please defer other exterior uses of water such as washing cars or house windows.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to call Chad Mrowka at 631-788-7422 or the main office at 631-788-7251.
Thank you for your cooperation and compliance.
Click here to view the official letter from the Fishers Island Water Works superintendent.
UPDATE: July 25, 2016
Click here for a community update on the Fishers Island water restriction.
Update: August 15, 2016
Click here for the newest community update on the Fishers Island Water Restriction.
Changes on How to Dial Locally
The FCC now requires Ten digit dialing (area code + seven digit number) in our area code (631) due to the new area code (934) overlay recently added to Suffolk County.
Fishers Island is now ten digit compliant.
What this means to you…
When calling locally, you must dial 10 digits.
Example: 631-788-7001
When calling long distance, including the 631 area code off the Island, you must first dial (1) + area code + calling number.
Please contact our office, 631-788-7001, with any questions
PAY YOUR BILL ON LINE
Fishers Island Utility Customers:
You have asked and we have responded, we now have an online option for paying your utility bill!
The Credit/Debit Card option allows you to make a payment using a Visa, MasterCard or Discover directly on our website. In addition to online credit card payment we are also accepting online payment by check.
Simply go to www.fiuc.net Home page and click on the “pay my bill” link on the top left of the page and you will be directed to our payment page. Once on the payment page simply follow the directions and your payment will be submitted to us. You will need your account number and amount due. This information can be found on your statement. Once your payment is accepted you will receive a receipt in your email. Please be aware that a 3% charge for credit card payments or a $4.95 charge per check payment will be added to your amount due by the processing company.
Coming soon view your bill online and receive an electronic version of your bill directly to your email.
If you have any questions please contact Cheryl Wheeler at the utility office at 631-788-7251 x2002.
Thank you,
Chris Finan, President
Fishers Island Utility Co.
Tidal Power Feasibility Study Grant Application
On May 15, 2015, the Fishers Island Electric Company filed a proposal with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for a grant to fund a Phase 1 Feasibility Assessment of tidal power generation around Fishers Island, particularly in The Race. NYSERDA, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, is running the NY Prize Community Grid Competition, seeking proposals to develop “microgrids” — local community electrical generation and distribution systems that are resilient in normal operating conditions and during times of electrical grid outages such as hurricanes and winter storms.
The proposed study would assess the technical and economic viability of incorporating tidal energy generation and storage as a clean and predictable electric power source for the island that can operate in both a “grid-connected mode”, sending surplus power off-island, and in “island mode”, powering the island.
The proposal was put together with the help of ORPC Solutions, which has completed similar tidal energy feasibility assessments in Maine and Alaska. It is a subsidiary of Ocean Renewable Power Company LLC, a global leader in hydrokenetic power system technology and project development. The proposal team includes Princeton Power Systems, experts in microgrids, and the University of Connecticut’s Marine Science Program. Frank Bohlen, a life long member of the Fishers Island community and a Professor of Marine Sciences, was key to facilitating UConn’s involvement.
Against a tight deadline, many others from the community helped by providing letters of support for a feasibility study, including the Island Community Board, the Board of Education and Fishers Island School, the Ferry District, the Waste Management District, the Island Health Project, the Fishers Island Conservancy, Fishers Island Development Corporation, Race Rock Garden Co, the Beach Plum and Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative, which sources power for Groton Utilities, the island’s main power provider. Louisa Evans helped get letters of support from Scott Russell, the Town Supervisor for Southold, Al Krupiski, a Suffolk County Legislator, and Anthony Palumbo, New York Assemblyman for the 1st District.
Winning proposals are to be announced by July 1, 2015.
Phone Book 2016-2017
This year’s phone book is now available on line.
Hard copies will be available for pick up at the Utility Company the 3rd week in May.
2014 Drinking Water Quality Report
This report is required to be delivered to all residents of our Water Company in compliance with Federal and State regulations with the exception of a monitoring violation that is discussed within. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. The Fishers Island Water Works Company and its employees are committed to ensuring that you and your family receive the highest quality water. Please note that the information presented in this report is based on 2014 data.