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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...

02.20.2020 Government

IRS ruling on septic improvement grants leaves residents feeling ‘doubly taxed’

After months of uncertainty, the Internal Revenue Service has determined that Suffolk County’s septic improvement grants will, in fact, be considered taxable income. A push led by County Executive...

08.12.2019 Environment

County unveils ‘significant’ $4B plan to address nitrogen pollution

Suffolk County officials last week unveiled a $4 billion plan they say will serve as a blueprint for transitioning away from traditional cesspools, which have been identified as a...

03.23.2019 Editorials

Editorial: Comptroller’s move endangers critical program

There was a great deal of optimism in eastern Long Island’s environmental community when, in the fall of 2017, a Flanders homeowner used a Suffolk County grant to replace...

09.07.2017 Government

First upgraded septic system under Suffolk program installed in Flanders

Judging by the number of cameras and photographers in Anthony Hobson’s backyard Thursday afternoon, you might think there were Hollywood celebrities living there.

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

IRS ruling on septic improvement grants leaves residents feeling ‘doubly taxed’

County unveils ‘significant’ $4B plan to address nitrogen pollution

Editorial: Comptroller’s move endangers critical program

First upgraded septic system under Suffolk program installed in Flanders