03.28.2019 Environment Homeowner’s request to raise home leads to cesspool discussion A seemingly innocuous application to raise a home that sits in a flood zone turned into a debate last Thursday about frequently submerged cesspools located in that area and...
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04.11.2017 Environment County program to help residents replace outdated septic systems Suffolk County created a pilot program to encourage homeowners to replace outdated septic systems or cesspools — an initiative that aims to reduce nitrogen pollution in the county.
10.22.2014 Environment 19 Suffolk homeowners to receive free denitrification systems It’s no Mega Millions, but 19 Suffolk County homeowners will soon hit the lottery in a county drawing to test new wastewater treatment systems. Suffolk County officials are seeking...