Blog Post 3: Revised Project Proposal

Introduction
During the 1930's Northrop Grumman and the United States Navy had gained land in the town of Bethpage, New York. Their work ranged from engineering and administrative operations to research, developing, testing, and manufacturing. The site, which is 605 acres, was also used for chemical waste treatment, along with other dumping sites close to the site. The chemicals from the waste ended up contaminating the onsite water wells which caused an environmental investigation of the site. Word had gotten to the Bethpage Water District about the investigation which had started an investigation of the town's water wells. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation had gotten involved to run some tests and had discovered carcinogenic chemicals in the water and soil. The cleanup process had begun in the early 90's but concerns were still raised about the health issues these chemicals may have caused on some of the citizens of Bethpage.

Objective
To create a map of the chemical plumes located in Bethpage and to see if they overlap with any of the water wells that provide drinking water to the town.

Methodology
Research will be conducted to collect information on the location of the chemical plumes and the coordinates of the water wells. The chemical plumes and coordinates will be mapped using ArcGIS.

Deliverables
This project will be able to provide a map that shows possible water wells that are highly impacted by chemical plumes in Bethpage that contain carcinogenic chemicals. This may be able to help explain any health issues that had arisen since the pollution occurred.

Data Sources

• ArcGIS online
• Bethpage Water District
• Massapequa Water District 

Work Plan
3/16 - Gather data from the water districts
3/23 - Work on map
3/30 - Prepare for Works-in-Progress presentation
4/2 - Easter Break
4/6 - Continue work on map
4/13 - Finish work on map
4/20 - Prepare for poster presentation