Environment
Calverton well testing finds PFAS levels mostly under EPA limit, Navy says
Nearly all private drinking water wells sampled as a part of an expanded testing area surrounding the former Northrop-Grumman plant in Calverton did not contain harmful “forever chemicals” above the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Navy said this week.
Environment
DEC adopts final rules limiting 1,4 dioxane in consumer products
Regulations limiting the amount of the toxic chemical 1,4-dioxane in consumer products in New York State were adopted in final form by the State Department of Environmental Conservation last month.
Government
Farmland preservation advocates air concerns about use of real property transfer tax money for water projects
Riverhead’s proposed plan to use real property transfer tax revenues for water mains to areas where private wells are contaminated drew criticism at a public hearing Tuesday.
Suffolk Closeup
Depleted drinking water aquifer in Queens and Nassau offers important lessons for Suffolk
The future of our sole source aquifer depends on better wastewater management practices. Treated wastewater should be recharged to groundwater rather than discharged to coastal waters.
Environment
EPA announces strict federal drinking water standard for PFAS contamination
A long-anticipated federal rule establishing strict new drinking water standards for PFAS contamination was announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Environment
Yale researchers seek participants for study of 1,4-dioxane in Long Island drinking water
Scientists studying the poorly-understood “forever chemical” 1,4-dioxane are looking for volunteers on the East End, especially those whose homes have private drinking water wells, for a study of the chemical’s potential health impacts.
Upcoming
Learn about the toxic ‘forever chemical,’ 1,4-dioxane at meeting with Yale Superfund Center researchers Aug. 9 at Riverhead library
The Yale Superfund Research Center is investigating the effects of the toxic 'forever chemical' 1,4-dioxane, which is polluting drinking water across the island. Meet the researchers, learn about the chemical and get involved Aug. 9 at Riverhead Free Library.
Environment
Federal environmental agency proposes national drinking water standards for PFAS
The federal Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed drinking water standard for PFOA and PFOS of 4 parts per trillion, considered the lowest level at which they can be reliably measured. The proposal is "a game-changer," said environmental activist Adrienne Esposito.
Environment
Riverhead slated to receive another $2 million from feds for clean water projects
Congress is expected to pass a spending package this week that includes $2 million for public water extensions for homes in Riverhead serviced by private water wells contaminated by harmful chemicals.
Letters
An open letter to Palumbo and Giglio from residents of Manorville: ‘We need your help!’
Residents of Manorville, where many private wells are contaminated with toxic chemicals, are angry that NY State has again denied grant funding for public water to 128 homes near the former Grumman facility in Calverton.
