Planting Seeds for the Bees and Butterflies

Great Neck, N.Y. (May 14, 2020) – Despite these troubling times our world has come to, it’s important for us to not only think about ourselves, but of the environment around us. It is no secret that together we have the ability to create a healthy green world our descendants can live in. One way […]

GNWPCD Board Meeting Update

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District will remain closed to the public until Friday, May 15, 2020 following the Town of North Hempstead’s extension to its emergency declaration regarding COVID-19.

GNWPCD Urges Residents: Be Careful What You Flush

Great Neck, N.Y. (March 25, 2020)– As part of our responsibility to the community during this time of pandemic, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) is reminding all residents to only flush toilet paper and to avoid flushing wet wipes, paper towels, feminine hygiene products and wrappers down the toilet and instead urges […]

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Takes Precautionary Measures in Light of Coronavirus

Great Neck, NY (March 17, 2020) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) consistently takes the necessary steps needed to prepare for any emergencies, regardless of the situation.

$13M Sewage Upgrade Nearly Done

The long-awaited $13 million sewage upgrade in Great Neck is expected to be completed in the fall, capping years of effort to integrate the treatment process to cut costs, increase revenue and reduce emissions, officials said last week.

Under Budget

Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Completes Third and Final Phase of Microturbine Construction Great Neck, (February 29, 2020) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) announced today it has completed the third phase of its Microturbine Co-Generation Facility Project, which has come in a quarter of a million dollars or 26% under […]

Patty Katz Reelected As Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Commissioner

2019 Newsletter

Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Set to Collect Thanksgiving Oil

Great Neck, N.Y. (November 2019) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District announced it will once again collect used cooking oil left over from residents’ Thanksgiving meals.

GNWPCD Collects More Than 350 Pounds of Pharmaceuticals at Shed the Meds

Great Neck, N.Y. (October 25, 2019) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently hosted its second Shed the Meds event of the year as it welcomed more than 150 residents and collected over 350 pounds of pharmaceuticals.