GNWPCD Welcomes Local High School Students to 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. The students visit coincided with their teacher Ms. Cipriano’s in-class unit on wastewater management and questions on their upcoming Advanced Placement examination.

District Superintendent Christopher Murphy treated students from Great Neck South High School to an informative and interactive presentation, focusing on the environmental importance of wastewater treatment centers. Superintendent Murphy described the eco-friendly technology at the District, including the ultraviolet disinfection system, anaerobic digesters, microturbine systems and the oxidation ditch. After the presentation, students were guided around the wastewater facility – bringing what they learned in both the classroom and presentation to life.

Throughout the presentation and tour, students asked multiple insightful questions regarding wastewater treatment, as a whole, and the industry-leading initiatives occurring at the District.