Drilling underway at Bethpage Community Park pool amid contamination concerns
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said the work began about a month ago.
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Crews are now drilling into the pool area at Bethpage Community Park as part of an effort to determine whether contamination from the former Northrop Grumman site may have spread there.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said the work began about a month ago. The testing comes as the town continues to investigate environmental concerns at the park after nearly two dozen chemical drums were discovered buried beneath the property in 2024.
According to Saladino, Northrop Grumman has been pushing back against the town's efforts to conduct digging and testing in various parts of the park, including the pool area.
Bethpage resident Marco Sozio said the possibility of contamination is troubling for local families who have used the facility for years.
“My kids grew up here in Bethpage. They went to that pool every summer, so what are they going to find? It’s really sad that it has gone on for this long.”
Saladino said the drilling and testing are expected to continue for the next few weeks.
News 12 reached out to Northrop Grumman for comment and is waiting to hear back.
