Government
Riverhead Water District plant in Calverton to get $2.3 million electrical upgrade: Town Board wrap
The Riverhead Town Board approved bonding for an electrical system upgrade at an aging Riverhead Water District plant is in Calverton. Here's a rundown of actions taken at the March 18 Town Board meeting.
News
FY 25 budget measure omits congressional earmarks, affecting $19M in funding requests for local projects
The nearly $1.7 trillion funding bill keeps the federal government operating through Sept. 30 eliminated all member "earmarks" for specific projects.
Environment
New EPA rule requires replacement of lead drinking-water pipes within 10 years
The Environmental Protection Agency will require all water utilities to replace most of the lead drinking-water pipes in the country within the next 10 years, according to a new rule announced today by the federal regulator.
Community News
Riverhead officials told Manorville residents they’d never have public water. It took a decade, but yesterday, residents proved them wrong.
It was a sight to behold. And one that was a long time coming. Suffolk County Water Authority contractors who are installing mains that will carry clean drinking water to homes in a remote section of Manorville crossed into Riverhead Town from Brookhaven yesterday.
