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Suffolk County, N.Y., Holds Advanced Wastewater Treatment System Lottery

January 29, 2015

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Suffolk County (N.Y.) Executive Steve Bellone announces the county’s free advanced wastewater treatment system lottery that is part of an overall demonstration program that is part of the county’s efforts to help reduce nitrogen loading to surface and groundwater. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County, N.Y.

As part of septic system demonstration program, county gives away 19 treatment systems   In areas without collection systems, Suffolk County, N.Y., encourages residents to install more advanced septic systems to reduce nutrient loading to local surface water and groundwater. To promote these installations, the county held a free advanced wastewater treatment system lottery as […]

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U.S. EPA SepticSmart Program Educates About Care and Maintenance

February 21, 2013

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Photo courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the SepticSmart program to encourage homeowners to maintain their septic systems and prevent repairs and pollution that could harm waterways and public health, according to an EPA news release. The national public education effort promotes septic system care and maintenance, educates about proper use and maintenance requirements, and […]

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