Government
Riverhead Sewer District biosolids project cost rises again: Town Board May 5 meeting wrap
The price tag of the Riverhead Sewer District’s biosolids reduction project has increased to approximately $21.1 million, more than double its original estimated cost.
Government
Riverhead OKs $1.2 million in sewer project increases: April 21 Town Board meeting wrap
More than $1.2 million in sewer project cost increases, a new special event fee schedule and an appraisal tied to preservation of part of the Nassau County 4-H Camp property topped Tuesday night’s Riverhead Town Board agenda.
Health
Suffolk health department lifts Peconic River advisory following Jan. 14 sewage discharge
The health department has lifted a Jan. 14 health advisory urging the public against recreating in the tidal waters of the Peconic, after water tests indicate the ares is suitable for primary contact recreation.
Environment
River shows no evidence of contamination following discharge from sewer main break
Ten thousand gallons of untreated wastewater were absorbed into the ground after pipe break, sewer district official says.
Health
Untreated sewage discharged into Peconic River following pipe break at E. Main Street construction site
The county health department is urging people against contact with the tidal waters of the Peconic River after a pipe break at an East Main Street construction site caused the discharge of 10,000 gallons of untreated sewage into the river.
Government
Appellate court affirms dismissal of Riverhead’s $2 million lawsuit against Suffolk County for sales tax revenues to stabilize town sewer rates
Riverhead Town’s $2 million claim for a sewer tax stabilization payment from the county’s drinking water protection program fund was shot down this week by a state appellate court.
Government
Riverhead’s retiring sewer district superintendent looks back at his trailblazing career
One of Riverhead Town’s longest serving senior employees, Sewer District Superintendent Michael Reichel, is set to retire this month after 35 years as its top wastewater treatment official.
Government
Court rules for Suffolk County in sewer rate case claiming overcharges by Riverhead Town for county’s Riverside complex
A State Supreme Court judge has ruled that Riverhead Town illegally overcharged Suffolk County for the treatment of wastewater generated by the county jail, court complex and county center from 2018 to 2021.
Government
Riverhead sues Southampton to block Riverside sewage treatment plant
Riverhead argues that the Riverside Sewer District should include the county facilities in Riverside, currently served by the Riverhead Town sewage treatment plant. The lawsuit filed Wednesday, accuses Southampton of violating state environmental laws and the State Constitution.
Government
Town OKs increased borrowing to pay cost of new upgrade at sewage treatment plant, which rose nearly 80% since 2022
An $8 million increase in the estimated cost of a new upgrade to the town’s wastewater treatment facilities was approved by the Town Board last week. The estimated cost was $10.5 million in 2022 but bids came in at $18.65 million. Even so, the town will save annually on the cost of handling sludge, according to officials.
