The grease-eating microorganisms that power the turbines at the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District have snagged the District an Environmental Excellence Award from the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
Year: 2018
2018 Fall Newsletter
Collecting Pharmaceuticals
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently welcomed more than 70 local residents at its third Shed the Meds event, a free pharmaceutical drop-off program hosted at the District's headquarters at 236 East Shore Road in Great Neck.
Students Tour Sewer District in Great Neck
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently welcomed students from Great Neck South High School for a tour of the District's facility at 236 East Shore Road, providing students insight into an environmentally conscious wastewater treatment facility.
Distinction Spotlights District as Industry Leader in Wastewater Treatment
Great Neck, NY. (November 15, 2018) - The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently received the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (NYSDEC) Environmental Excellence Award, which recognizes projects that demonstrate state-of-the-art...
GNWPCD Teaches Local Students about Wastewater Treatment
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District recently welcomed students from Great Neck South High School for a tour of the District's facility at 236 East Shore Road.
LEGAL NOTICE – GREAT NECK WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DISTIRCT ANNUAL ELECTION DECEMBER 11, 2018
Notice, is hereby given that on October 11, 2018 the Board of Commissioners of the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District adopted the following resolution:
Shed the Meds
Sunday, October 28, 2018 10:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
GNWPCD Severe Weather Plan Works to Mitigate Impact of Potential Emergencies
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.
Public Hearing on the Proposed Revenues and Expenses for 2019
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Town Law §215-9(a), a public hearing will be held at District Headquarters located at 236 East Shore Road, Great Neck, New York on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a hearing on the proposed...
A Grand Tour
State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie visited the North Shore and South Shore to see the consequences climate change has had on Long Island last Tuesday, with officials underscoring the importance of helping the environment.
Saving Both Ways
Christopher Murphy is trying to put wastewater to work.
Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Welcomes Local Officials and Organizations to Facility
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...
GNWPCD Welcomes Assembly Speaker Heastie, Assemblyman D’Urso and Local Officials
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...
GNWPCD Partners With Local Restaurants in Protecting Local Environment
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,...
GNWPCD Collects over 200 Pounds of Pharmaceuticals
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.
GNWPCD Enhances Environmental Initiatives through Beautification Projects
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.
GNWPCD Invites Residents to its Second Shed the Meds Event
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.
GNWPCD Continues Water Conservation Efforts at Treatment Center
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.
GNWPCD Adds Significant Enhancements at No Added Cost to Taxpayers
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...
Commissioner Katz Honored at Nassau County Legislative Breakfast
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.
Landsberg Sworn in as GNWPCD Commissioner
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.
Eateries to show proof it’s easy being green
Diners in the Great Neck area will soon see frogs in restaurants.
District Adds Significant Enhancements
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) plans to accelerate the schedule on a number of upgrades it will be making to its facilities at no additional cost to local taxpayers by reallocating the use of a bond it secured in 2015 and utilizing a...
Sewer District Aims to Hasten Upgrades
The Great Neck Water Pollution District plans to speed up upgrades to two of its pump stations and other facilities, its Board of Commissioners announced on Tuesday, in what they say will be of no cost to taxpayers.