New contamination has been found at the Bethpage Community Park.
The old Grumman plant in Bethpage was declared a Superfund site in 1983 because of underground contamination after decades of military manufacturing at the site.
Community Forum: Out with the Old, In with the New Septic Replace
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Join us to learn the facts on why and how you can change out your old septic or cesspool system and be eligible for a $20,000-$30,000 in grant funding! Citizens Campaign for the Environment has teamed up with Suffolk County to present "Out with the Old, In with the New" Suffolk Septic Change Out program forum. The forum will focus on how septic and cesspools are causing degradation to our rivers, bays, lakes and estuaries. We will highlight new available technologies, Suffolk County’s homeowner grant program, and experts will be available to answer your questions. More information on the program can be found at Reclaimourwater.info
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Introduction by Suffolk Legislators Susan Berland and Tom Donnelly
Presentations by Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment; and Justin Jobin, Environmental Projects Coordinator, Suffolk County Department of Health Services.
* Septic Installers will have their products on display and be able to answer specific questions
Extended Interview with Adrienne Esposito
Free Screening of Environmental Film on PFAS, “The Forever Chemicals” That Never Break Down
It wasn’t long ago that officials from the Greenwich Health Dept and State Health Depts answered questions about potential well water contamination in northwest Greenwich.
At the time a chemical called Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) had been determined to have contaminated well water in the King Street area, near the airport.
Ten wells were tested and one well was found to have PFAS at a level of 70 parts per trillion.
Fast forward a year. On Wednesday, Dec 4 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm there will be a free screening of the environmental film The Devil We Know at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk.
Capitol Watch: Plan to rid water of toxins inches ahead
Free Screening In Norwalk Of Environmental Film Dec. 4
"The Devil We Know" will be screened at the Wall Street Theatre
From Democracy for CT: Democracy for Connecticut and the Connecticut Citizen Action Group with support from Clean Water Action, the Norwalk River Watershed Association, the Wilton Quaker Meeting, Members of the Fairfield County Collaborative and the Wall Street Theater are proud to present a free screening of the environmental film The Devil We Know on Wednesday evening December 4th , 2019 from 7pm to 9pm at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk.
Research group releases Trouble in Toyland report listing potentially dangerous toys
People will flock to stores this weekend for Black Friday deals, but a research group wants to warn parents of some dangerous toys.
The New York Public Interest Research Group recently released its 2019 Trouble in Toyland report.
The group highlights toys that could pose hazards to children and should be avoided as gifts this holiday season.
CONFERENCE ON LI WATER QUALITY GAINS GROUND ‘Water We Going To Do?’
Scientists, public officials, environmental advocates, and others, about 180 people, gathered at the Radisson Hotel in Hauppauge on November 19, to discuss the effort to restore Long Island’s water quality. The Long Island Clean Water Partnership assembled experts on the subject to discuss progress to date and immediate actions necessary in the coming year.
Plastic Bag Ban Will Soon Take Effect In This Westchester Town
While the ban on single-use plastic bags in New York State begins in March, a Westchester town is taking the initiative and will begin a town-wide ban beginning next month.
Beginning on Sunday, Dec. 1, the Town of Mamaroneck will institute a ban on single-use bags and a 5-cent tax on paper bags in local stores, after the Town Board passed the “Mamaroneck Bag Waste Reduction Law.”
High cancer rates in 3 Suffolk communities discussed
Vanderbilt Getting New Wastewater Treatment Systems
Earth Matters: Emerging contaminants in Long Island’s groundwater get more attention
Sanitary System Upgrades Installed At Vanderbilt Museum
The upgrades at Vanderbilt Museum County Park were announced Wednesday.
CENTERPORT, NY — Two new Innovative Alternative On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems (I/A OWTS) were installed at the Vanderbilt Museum, located on Northport Bay. Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer joined County Executive Steve Bellone, environmental advocates, and local leaders to announce the news on Wednesday.
Lavielle is environment champ
LI Water Purity A Bipartisan Issue Leading To Election Day
Candidates from both sides of the aisle have made it clear that cleaning up Long Island's water is a key issue ahead of Suffolk elections.
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — Water is a precious natural resource. It's to be expected that when one goes to drink water from a tap, it'll be clean and safe. That assumption could be at risk, particularly for Long Islanders.
Contamination concerns have LI officials looking to NYC for water
NEW YORK - When it comes to Long Island’s drinking water many have concerns about drinking from unfiltered faucets because of emerging contaminants in Long Island’s aquifer.
But now a new idea of possibly tapping into New York City’s upstate water supply has some officials wondering if it’s realistic.
Officials want to 'explore the feasibility' of tapping into NYC's upstate water supply
Local and state officials want to study the idea of tapping into New York City's upstate water supply because of concerns about emerging contaminants in Long Island's aquifer.
Members of the Island's delegation to the State Legislature and local officials plan to explore purchasing city water to service residents of western Nassau County in what would be a dramatic change for a region that long has relied on its underground aquifers for tap water.
