Great Neck, N.Y. (September 21, 2018) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) continues to maintain an updated severe weather plan aimed at combating the potential impacts of severe weather at the wastewater treatment center.
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently welcomed Nassau County Legislator Ellen Birnbaum, Town Councilwoman Lee Seeman and representatives from Reach Out America, the Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition and North Shore Action for an...
Great Neck, NY (August 2, 2018) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently hosted New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso for a presentation and tour of the District’s environmentally-friendly and...
Great Neck, NY (July 2, 2018) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently announced that it will be issuing decals to local restaurants acknowledging their efforts to protect the community’s vital wastewater system by collecting hazardous fats, roots,...
Great Neck, NY (June 8, 2018) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District collected over 200 pounds of unused and expired medications at its second free medical disposal drive-thru event-Shed the Meds-on Sunday, June 3.
Great Neck, NY (June 8, 2018) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District has recently continued its expansive environmental initiatives through a series of beautification projects at the District's 236 East Shore Road treatment center.
Great Neck, NY (May 21, 2018) - The Great Neck Water pollution Control District encourages all Town of North Hempstead residents to utilize the District's free medication disposal drive-thru on Sunday June 3 - open from 10:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
Great Neck, NY (April 11, 2018) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District is continuing its' investments into conservation technologies-advancing initiatives that conserve water at all the District's facilities.
Great Neck, NY (April 3, 2018) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Board of Commissioners announced today that, due to careful financial planning and aggressive efforts to pursue grant funding, it plans to accelerate the schedule on a number of upgrades...
Great Neck, NY (March 14, 2018 - Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) Commissioner Patty Katz was recently honored at the Nassau County Legislature's 20th Annual Women's History Awards Ceremony.
Great Neck, NY (January 8, 2018) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District announced today that Jerry Landsberg has been sworn-in for a fourth term as Commissioner, following his successful reelection on December 5, 2017.
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently welcomed two Great Neck South High School Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science classes to tour the wastewater treatment facility.
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD)recently welcomed two Great Neck South High School Advanced Placement Environmental Science classes to tour the wastewater treatment facility.
Great Neck, N.Y. – (August, 2017) – Great Neck residents are urged to take advantage of a free medical disposal drive-thru on September 17, 2017, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) announced today. In partnership with Reach Out America, Great...
Great Neck Water Pollution Control District's (GNWPCD) Superintendent Christopher Murphy recently hosted students from Floral Park Memorial High School to tour the District's wastewater treatment facility and learn about wastewater management.
Great Neck, NY (June 2, 2017) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently welcomed the winners of its "Prevent Clogs from F.R.O.G.s" art contest to District headquarters, located at 236 East Shore Road.
Great Neck, NY (April 27, 2017) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) today announced the winners of its "Prevent Clogs from F.R.O.G.s" art contest to raise awareness about common sewer pipe problems.
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently invited New York Institute of Technology students to tour the District's facility at 236 East Shore Road, Great Neck, N.Y., one of the most environmentally conscious wastewater treatment plants in the...
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently welcomed students from North Shore High School, of Glen Head, for a presentation and tour of the sewer district facility.
Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) Commissioner Patty Katz was recently honored at the Nassau County Comptroller's Inaugural Women Breaking Grand celebration.
Great Neck, N.Y. (July 29, 2016) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently received the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) New York Engineering Excellence Platinum Award.
Great Neck, N.Y. (July 15, 2016) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently updated its Severe Weather Plan in an effort to reduce the impact of any severe weather that may impact District operations.
Great Neck, NY (June 23, 2016) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) is renewing a successful initiative to reduce the harmful flushing of pharmaceutical waste in an effort to protect the environment and reduce groundwater infiltration.
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently invited North Shore Hebrew Academy students to the District's East Shore Road facility, one of the most environmentally conscious wastewater treatment plants in the Northeast.
Great Neck, N.Y. (February 18, 2016) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently announced the District was awarded a grant of $50,000 from the Nassau County Community Revitalization Program. The grant is to pursue construction projects...
Great Neck, NY (January 13, 2016) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently announced being awarded a grant of $500,000 from the New York State Economic Development Council to pursue construction on an anaerobic digester upgrade and grease...
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently welcomed 10 Hofstra University environmental science students to the East Shore Road facility, the most environmentally conscious wastewater treatment plant in the Northeast.
Great Neck, N.Y. (October 1, 2015) – The tax levy for residents in 2016 will not be raised, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently announced. The Expense Budget will remain the same under the just approved 2016 budget as it was in 2015.
Great Neck, N.Y. (September 10, 2015) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently announced more than $108,000 in cost savings from the new microturbine plant improvements between the months of January and June, 2015, compared to the same time...
Great Neck, N.Y. (August 2015) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently approved several new commercial and residential property connections to the District's sewage collection system.
GNWPCD invited North Shore high school students on a tour of the District's wastewater treatment facility.
Great Neck, N.Y. (March 30, 2015) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) urged residents today not to flush wet wipes down the toilet and instead dispose of them in the trash. The announcement comes after a sharp rise in damage to plumbing and...
Turning cooking oil from burgers, fries and woks of sesame chicken into fuel is on the menu in North Hempstead, with a state grant to help fund a proposed grease-receiving station.
Great Neck, NY (November 20, 2014) – This November, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District will again be collecting used cooking oil left over from Thanksgiving, such as the oil leftover from turkey deep-fryers as part of the District’s Food to Fuel®...
Great Neck, NY, (November 06, 2014) – Recognized as an industry leader in wastewater management, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District unveiled its updated user-friendly website today. The website, which maintains the same domain name of www.gnwpcd.net,...
Ever wonder what happens to the grease that's left after the fast-food restaurant cooks your burgers and fries?
Flash back to 1998. State and federal officials were seeking to reduce nitrogen flowing into Long Island Sound.
Great Neck, NY (July 03, 2014) – An industry leader in sewer management and operations, the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District announced today the use of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system as an integral part of the District's daily...
Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Officially Opens State-of-the-Art Wastewater Treatment Facility Great Neck, NY (June 6, 2014) – The successful $60 million upgrade of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District wastewater treatment plant on East Shore...
Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Wins Prestigious Smart Growth Sustainability Award Great Neck, NY (May 01, 2014) – The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s (GNWPCD) commitment to protecting the environment has earned the 5.3 million gallon per day...