The Sanitation Division of Suffolk County is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of 26 sewer districts. This includes more than 250 miles of sanitary gravity sewers and power mains, 102 wastewater pumping stations, and 24 wastewater treatment plants. The Suffolk County Sewer Agency is in charge of accepting and processing requests for sewer connections. This includes requests for sanitary wastewater projects for subdivisions, condominiums, and contractors in existing sewer districts.
Recently, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of a major sewer expansion project. This project, known as the Suffolk County Coastal Resilience Initiative, will connect nearly 6,000 parcels along the county's south coast to sewers. This will help to eliminate thousands of cesspools and septic systems that have been identified as the primary cause of water pollution in local bays. Suffolk County is taking a proactive approach to improving its sewer infrastructure. This effort is aimed at providing residents with access to safe and reliable sewer services.
It will also help to protect the environment by reducing water pollution in local bays. The Sanitation Division of Suffolk County is committed to providing residents with access to quality sewer services. The county has invested heavily in its sewer infrastructure, including the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the Suffolk County Coastal Resilience Initiative. This project will connect nearly 6,000 parcels along the county's south coast to sewers, eliminating thousands of cesspools and septic systems that have been identified as the primary cause of water pollution in local bays. The county's efforts to improve its sewer infrastructure are part of a larger effort to protect the environment and ensure that residents have access to safe and reliable sewer services. By investing in its sewer infrastructure, Suffolk County is taking a proactive approach to protecting its environment and providing its residents with quality sewer services.
