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Suffolk must stop wasting treated wastewater. Irrigating county golf courses is a good first step.
Reusing the hundreds of millions of gallons of treated wastewater produced in Suffolk each year will help preserve and recharge the underground water table.
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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.
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It makes so much sense to put treated wastewater to use, rather than dumping it into waterways
For many decades, some Suffolk County officials have been seemingly unaware of the consequences of discharging wastewater from sewage treatment plants into coastal waters and the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic.
Environment
Governor signs change to law authorizing Suffolk sales tax hike, teeing up November vote
An amendment to the law that allows Suffolk County to increase its sales tax rate by 1/8 of a cent to finance the installation of sewers and advanced septic systems was signed into law today by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Environment
Palumbo hosts roundtable meeting in Riverhead to discuss environmental issues
Representatives of environmental groups, community groups and local government officials across eastern Suffolk County turned out for a two-hour, wide-ranging conversation with state legislators Thursday morning in Riverhead.
Environment
County officials announce deal on 1/8% sales tax hike to fund septic systems and sewer expansion
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine on Monday announced county lawmakers' agreement to increase county sales tax by 1/8-cent to fund sewage treatment facilities and advanced septic systems.
News
Bellone: County seeking $50 million in economic development funds for cesspool replacement grants
If approved by the state, the funding would provide partial grant incentives for the replacement of about 5,000 cesspools with advanced wastewater treatment systems across the county.
News
Cuomo announces proposal for $2 billion to protect drinking water
The drinking water protection funds would provide, among other things, money for advanced wastewater treatment systems to address nitrogen loading on Long Island.
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Suffolk Closeup Listen to Al — this farmer-turned-legislator knows his stuff
County Legislator Al Krupski brings to the table a lifetime of experience in farming, shoreline regulation and land use.
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Suffolk’s wastewater treatment initiative: groundbreaking or ‘baby steps’?
Karl Grossman looks at Suffolk's slow attempt to move from standard septic systems to the advanced variety.
