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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Northrop Grumman To Take Legal Responsibility for Remediating Plume

The Bethpage Water District Board of Commissioners, William J. Ellinger, John R. Sullivan and Gary S. Bretton, announced to the Bethpage community Northrop Grumman Corp. has agreed to remediate the plume. Efforts by the District, local elected officials and members of the community played a role in pressuring Northrop Grumman to assume their responsibility for cleanup.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

District Thanks Community and Government For Support in Remediating Plume

The Bethpage Water District Board of Commissioners, William J. Ellinger, John R. Sullivan and Gary S. Bretton, announced to the Bethpage community recent water protection legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Joseph S. Saladino and New York State Senator Kemp Hannon has been signed into law by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Bethpage Water Commissioners Warn Residents of "Phantom Flushing"

he Bethpage Water District Board of Commissioners William J. Ellinger, Gary S. Bretton and John R. Sullivan remind residents "phantom flushing" and other internal plumbing issues can cause abnormally high water bills.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Bethpage Water District Invites Community to Celebrate National Groundwater Awareness Week 2015

The Bethpage Water District Board of Commissioners Chairman William J. Ellinger, Treasurer John R. Sullivan and Gary S. Bretton reminds the community to be more aware of their water usage in honor of National Groundwater Week 2015.

Friday, January 9, 2015

District: Northrop Grumman Must Be Held Accountable

The Bethpage Water District (BWD) Board of Commissioners Chairman William J. Ellinger, John R. Sullivan and Gary S. Bretton have requested the Court to permit an amendment to the ongoing lawsuit against Northrop Grumman Corporation to include recently discovered higher levels of contamination emanating from the Grumman plume.

Monday, October 29, 2012

****Hurricane Sandy****

Bethpage Water Ensures the Safety of District"s Drinking Water in the Event of a Natural Disaster.

Friday, June 1, 2012

What You Should Know About the Northrop Grumman/Navy Plume

The Northrop Grumman (Grumman) manufacturing facility, comprised of approximately 635 acres, was acquired by the Grumman Corporation in the early 1930’s. The United States Navy (Navy) owned 105 of the total property. The Navy leased its property and buildings to Grumman for research and manufacturing purposes. Grumman used its property for various military manufacturing purposes. The company developed and manufactured Navy fighter planes and amphibious landing craft from the 1930’s up to the end of World War II.