SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
631-447-5252
Two meetings were held this week to discuss the Nassau
County’s proposal to hire a private operator to manage the county’s sewage
treatment plants at Cedar Creek, Bay Park and Glen Cove. They were held at the
Elmont Public Library and Bellmore Memorial Library on Tuesday and Wednesday,
respectively.
These meetings were hosted by We the People Save Our Waters
Coalition, Nassau County Legis. Carrie Solages (D-Elmont) and Legis. Davie
Denenberg (D-Merrick). The forums focused on how the proposed plan might impact
sewer taxes, the county’s budget and its debt, and how it could possibly result
in usage fees.
County officials have said they hope to get at least $750
million for Nassau from the proposed public-private partnership with New
Jersey-based United Water – the world’s second-largest private water systems
operator. The funds would go to reduce Nassau’s $3 billion debt, including $465
million owed by the Sewer Authority, officials have said (http://goo.gl/4eqB3).
As it would be split between public and private, Nassau
would hold onto ownership of the system that serves one million customers and
the contract would stipulate that the county would continue to set usage rates.
On the other hand, Untied would manage the Bay Park and Cedar Creek sewage
treatment plants, 53 sewage pumping stations and 3,000 miles of sewers for at
least 20 years.
If you have any issues or questions about your sewage system
at your house, give us a call at 631-447-5252. We are available 24/7 for all of
your emergency and scheduled cesspool needs!
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