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05.23.2024 Environment

Q&A: County official shares I/A system insights

Last week’s Suffolk Times story discussed the issue of the new Innovative/Alternative (I/A) septic systems that can cost upwards of $30,000 — and even considerably more. While Suffolk County...

12.07.2022 News

Rep. Zeldin announces end of taxing septic grants after IRS ruling

Relief is coming to taxpayers who have received grants to convert aged septic systems to nitrogen-reducing Innovative/Alternative systems. Congressman Lee Zeldin, (R-Shirley), in perhaps his last major move since...

12.05.2022 News

USDA says it will end ‘double taxing’ of residents who got septic grants

The United States Department of Agriculture will no longer tax homeowners who received grants to install upgraded septic systems, according to U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, who made the announcement...

05.14.2021 News

Civic association plans webinar on new septic systems

Starting in July, Suffolk County homeowners who build — or substantially renovate — their homes will be required to install innovative-alternative septic systems. The amendment to the sanitary code,...

10.17.2020 Environment

Nitrogen-reducing septic systems to be required in all new construction projects

A new law adopted unanimously by the Suffolk County Legislature last week will require the use of nitrogen-reducing septic systems in all new construction projects. Lawmakers and environmental advocates...

06.08.2019 Government

County executive ‘optimistic’ on IRS and septic grants

At a rally held at a Patchogue family’s home last Wednesday, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) urged the IRS to rule on the county’s Septic Improvement Program in favor...

04.30.2018 Environment

County visits North Fork on septic improvement tour

Suffolk County offered a tour Wednesday of local homes where advanced onsite wastewater have been installed. It’s part of the county’s effort to encourage homeowners to update their septic...

10.28.2017 Government

Southold Town’s first upgraded septic system installed under county program

A Mattituck couple has been selected to have their septic system replaced with an advanced wastewater treatment system through Suffolk County’s Reclaim Our Water initiative.

04.23.2017 Environment

Suffolk County to host town halls on proposed septic program

Suffolk County officials will hold a town hall Monday night in Flanders for East End residents seeking more information on a proposed septic improvement program that would allow some homeowners...

04.11.2017 Environment

County program to help residents replace outdated septic systems

Suffolk County created a pilot program to encourage homeowners to replace outdated septic systems or cesspools — an initiative that aims to reduce nitrogen pollution in the county.

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