GNWPCD Welcomes Gina Sillitti to Its Facility

Great Neck, N.Y. (June 8, 2021)— The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) recently welcomed State Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti to its water treatment facility for a tour of its operations. During the informative meeting, the Assemblywoman was brought up to date on what makes the GNWCPD one of the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly and cost-effective wastewater treatment facilities on Long Island.

“It was a pleasure to show Assemblywoman Sillitti the operation of the facility at the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District,” said GNWPCD Chairman Steve Reiter. “When our elected officials see what we do firsthand, it provides them with a greater understanding of the importance of our work and some of the issues we face in providing this service.”

The tour started off with a detailed presentation of the District’s chief goals, which have always been using innovation and advanced technology in order to maintain sustainable water treatment practices. With its current treatment methods, the District conserves over 27 million gallons of drinking water per year. While the District already uses some of the most effective practices available, it is constantly looking to advance its ability to treat the area’s wastewater and has a number of conservation, environmental and money-saving initiatives in the works.

“I learned so much and was thoroughly impressed by this state-of-the-art facility,” said Assemblywoman Sillitti. “I never knew a water pollution district could be so immaculate! We truly appreciate all of the District’s efforts behind running this operation so effectively and efficiently—saving hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars in the process. This facility is the envy of all of New York.”

For additional information and updates about the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District, visit the website at www.gnwpcd.net to sign up for email newsletters or call the office at 516-482-0238.

About the GNWPCD

The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District (GNWPCD) is a special commissioner-run district within the Town of North Hempstead. The GNWPCD has provided sewage services for the Great Neck area since 1914, and currently serves more than 25,000 residents and businesses in the villages of Great Neck, Saddle Rock, Kensington, and those parts of Thomaston and Great Neck Plaza east of Middle Neck Road; as well as all unincorporated areas north of the Long Island Rail Road and a part of Manhasset. The GNWPCD's mission is to protect our bay, the environment and the health of our society.