Great Neck Water Pollution Control District 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 teachers’, Mr. Tuomey and Ms. Cipriano, in-class unit on wastewater management.

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.

The GNWPCD hosted this interactive tour for students to share the industry-leading initiatives occurring at the District with the environmental leaders of tomorrow.