Bethpage Water District Blog

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Monday, March 18, 2019

What causes a well to turn on or off?

The operations of well pumps cycling on and off can be varied and is based on one of natures most basic principles: GRAVITY & PRESSURE

Thursday, March 14, 2019

What is the pumping and storage capacity of the Bethpage Water District facilities?

Every town has different storage and pumping capacity. Just how does Bethpage stack up to the rest?

Monday, March 4, 2019

What is a residual?

Perhaps, the greatest health development of the 20th century was the usage of chlorine to disinfect the drinking water to eliminate water borne diseases from spreading easily and provide safe drinking water to the public.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

What is an MCL?

Acronyms are used all the time in our world. But sometimes maybe we don't know what they mean?

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Is there anything other than chlorine added to the water?

To deliver the best water possible, it is best to add as little as possible to the water to keep it safe.

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Permanent Solutions to Groundwater Contamination are Underway, and Those Responsible are Footing the Bill

Bethpage Water District moving FORWARD into the future and holding polluter's accountable

Thursday, January 3, 2019

What is redundant filter technology?

Each plant has added layers of filtration to ensure the safety of the water. There are different filter requirements at each location to treat the water chemistry.

Thursday, December 27, 2018

What is an Ion Exchange Process?

The process of nitrate removal is basic science.

Monday, December 24, 2018

What is Granular Activated Carbon?

Carbon vessels are a very popular type of filtration utilized by many water suppliers around the world.

Thursday, December 20, 2018

What is Air Stripping?

Air Stripping is one of the many methods BWD employs.