Bethpage Water District was announced as the best tasting drinking water in New York State at the New York State Fair in Syracuse in 2006."Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Rinks". . In 2010, chlorine was added to the drinking water following new Nassau County Board of Health regulations, leading many residents to complain that the taste of the water had declined.Schwartz, David M.; LaRocco, Paul (February 18, 2020). "In proud Bethpage, years of worry take emotional toll". Newsday.
Bethpage Water District was announced as the best tasting drinking water in New York State at the New York State Fair in Syracuse in 2006"Town o.f Oyster Bay Ice Skating Rinks"  In 2010 chlorine was added to the drinking water following new Nassau County Board of Health regulations leading many residents to complain that the taste of the water had declinedSchwartz David M; LaRocco Paul (February 18 2020) "In proud Bethpage years of worry take emotional toll" Newsday