Between 1998 and 2004, samples taken from several Suffolk County waterways found traces of Pfiesteria. Like many other types of microalgae or phytoplankton, Pfiesteria contributes
Harmful algal blooms impact local water sources and environments. Rust tides are one of the many concerns for local officials who want to revamp local
Shelter Island residents who want to upgrade their septic may qualify for the Innovative / Advanced On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Rebate Program. The septic rebate
Many of Suffolk County’s waterways and lakes experience harmful algal blooms, including those caused by cyanobacteria. In some cases, these blooms can be toxic to
When traveling through Suffolk County, you may notice the waters are red from time to time. These blooms are quite common in the Huntington-Northport Bay
Like other towns in Suffolk County, Southampton’s waterways have been negatively affected by excess nitrogen from a number of unnatural sources. Old and outdated septic
Nitrogen pollution is a growing problem in Suffolk County, affecting shellfish and aquatic vegetation while contributing to harmful algae blooms (HABs). Between 1987 and 2005,
In and around Suffolk County, there are several types of algal blooms that affect marine life and harm the natural beauty of our waterways. Brown
If you live in a rural or suburban area, then you may have a septic system. Septic systems are an alternative to municipal waste disposal.
East Hampton residents that need or want to update their septic systems can leverage the septic rebate plan under the Town’s Water Quality Improvement Plan.
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