New Law Requiring Sewage Plants to Publicize Spills

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

631-447-5252

Starting in May, sewage treatment plant operators in New York will have to let the public and state know when untreated or partially treated sewage spills or leaks into waters used for swimming, fishing and other activities.  The "Sewage Pollution Right to Know" law, signed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo earlier this month, requires publicly-owned treatment plants and sewer systems to notify the public within four hours of sewage entering bodies of water. They also must file a report with the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Health.  Currently incidents like this need only be reported to the DEC and local health departments. "New Yorkers have a right to know when potentially harmful, untreated sewage is discharged into waterways in their communities," Cuomo said. The bill also requires that the DEC publish annual reports detailing the amount of spillage and actions taken to clean it. 

        
 More than 100 privately owned smaller treatment plants on Long Island are exempt from this legislation.  Environmentalists hailed the measure, saying exposure to even small amounts of untreated sewage can cause short-term and chronic illnesses.
"The signing of this monumental public health law will allow families to make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary exposure to harmful sewage pollution," said Adrienne Esposito, executive director of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment.  

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection initially opposed the bill but in a statement, a spokesman said "the legislation is consistent with our goal to better inform New Yorkers about our continuing work to improve water quality."  Last Fall Nassau County, which operates five treatment plants, started an email notification service that residents could sign up for, to alert residents of sewage discharges, overflows and chemical spills.  

The county issued more than a dozen alerts since the program began, the majority related to blocked storm drains, Nassau Department of Public Works spokesman Mike Martino said. Suffolk County didn't respond to a request for information.  Hopefully this bill will lead to more public knowledge and safer use of the water we interact with.  

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See What our Customers are Saying about Dave Lange Sewer Service!

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

631-447-5252

Are you considering using Dave Lange Sewer Service? Listen to what some of our other customers are saying and see for yourself why Dave Lange Sewer Service is a company you can trust to get the job done! Remember, there is no job too big or too small at Dave Lange! We are here and ready to help! Give us a call today! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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-Melissa Whitehead Mulkeen

This is the best service I have ever used! They did a great job and they were very clean. You guys are awesome and I would recommend you to all my friends

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Dave Lange Sewer Service is awesome. They came so quickly after we called and did a fantastic job. The service guy was completely professional and helpful. Thank you to Chris and your team for providing exceptional service to your customers. We will absolutely recommend you to all of our friends!

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One Call Does it All with Dave Lange Sewer Service!

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

631-447-5252

Are you looking for a company you can trust to get your drain cleaning done? Wait no longer and call Dave Lange Sewer Service today!

Dave Lange Sewer Service provides a full spectrum of drain cleaning services for all residential drains! The employees at Dave Lange Sewer Service are available 24/7 in the case you’re in need of emergency drain service!

We offer our drain cleaning services on the following types of drains:

• Kitchen sinks
• Washing machine lines
• Bathtubs
• Showers
• Bathroom Sinks
• Toilets
• Main waste lines
• Gutter lines

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What Type Of Septic System Do You Have?

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

631-447-5252

Does your home have a septic system? Are you unsure of what a septic system is? Septic Systems have been around since the late 1800’s. They replaced the old outdoor bathroom facilities known as “outhouses”.

A septic system is merely a small onsite sewage treatment system used when municipal sewers are unavailable. Septic systems found on Long Island typically have a primary receiver which is the septic tank and a drainage area or a cesspool.

Homes in Long Island that were built after 1973 consist of a septic tank as the primary receiver. Homes built before 1973 typically have a cesspool as the primary receiver.

Do you know what kind of septic system you have? Have you ever had any trouble with your system? Remember to call Dave Lange Sewer Service if you have any questions or need any repairs done! Also, visit our website or our Facebook page linked HERE! 

Civic Group Asks for Sewer Audit!

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

631-447-5252

A civic group in Nassau has asked the State Comptroller’s Office to conduct an audit of the county’s Sewer and Storm Water Authority and Sewer District.  

Last month, the county was accused of taking millions of dollars out of the sewer district to fill the county’s budget gap and make it appear that the sewer district was going bankrupt.

The group is requesting an audit of the district’s books and records from 2006 until present. A letter was written by the group last month to the Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli in regards to the issue.

Part of the letter read, “We, therefore, ask that the New York State Comptroller conduct a full and comprehensive audit of NCSSWA and sewer district into what appears to be unethical, and perhaps illegal transferring of funds from one taxing entity that receives its revenue from a fraction of the county’s population into a county-wide account to fix a budget gap.”

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