Environmental Issues
What is a Rust Tide?
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 cesspools and septic systems to
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 cesspools and septic systems to
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 provides Shelter Island homeowners with
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 humans, pets, and wildlife. Cyanobacteria
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 Old and outdated septic systems contribute to the problem,
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, nitrogen levels in the Long
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 tides are one of them.
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. They use small, localized treatment
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. The program helps reduce the
Septic improvement and innovative treatment systems are required in Suffolk County in accordance with new changes passed by Suffolk County Legislature in October 2020. The changes are effective July 1,
Suffolk County’s Septic Improvement Program aims to improve the health of local waterways and restore a once thriving shellfish industry. While many local residents are aware of the septic system
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