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City council members are proposing an $18 million project that would convert the existing water treatment plant into a pumping station.

City to vote on $6.3M bond to consolidate sewers

Long Beach City Council members are pursuing an $18 million project to convert the city’s 70-year-old wastewater treatment plant into a pumping station that would stop the flow of waste into … more

By Bridget Downes | 6/29/17

Residents packed the Long Beach Library on Monday to ask about a program to help homeowners repair their damaged sewer laterals.

Homeowners question sewer line program

The city on Monday attempted to address residents’ concerns about a new program aimed at helping Long Beach comply with the federal Clean Water Act and easing the burden on homeowners who could … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/24/14

Cost of replacing water pipes may fall to homeowners

Homeowners who interrupted their water and sewer service because they were rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy may now face high reconnection costs. Residents who tore down and rebuilt their homes … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 8/29/13

Long Beach water undrinkable

At a press conference earlier today, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano stressed to the people of Long Beach not to drink or use any water. "In the City of Long Beach, you cannot drink the … more

By Alex Costello | 10/30/12

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano recently announced his intent to pursue a public-private partnership to operate and maintain the county’s three sewage treatment plants.

County weighs leasing the sewer system

Facing a $3 billion debt, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano recently announced his intent to pursue a public-private partnership to operate and maintain the county’s three sewage treatment plants. At a news conference in Mineola on Thursday, Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, said the transaction would earn the county $750 million, alleviating 25 percent of Nassau’s debt –– the highest of any county in New York. more

By David Weingrad | 5/5/12

Nassau County Legislators, from left, David Denenberg, Carrié Solages and Delia DeRiggi-Whitton held a forum at the Valley Stream American Legion Hall on April 12 to discuss County Executive Ed Mangano’s plan to privatize the sewer system.

‘Can we afford to flush?’

A trio of Democratic legislators expressed their concerns about Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano’s plan to privatize the county’s sewer system at a meeting at the Valley Stream American Legion hall on April 12. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/18/12

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has called on the Office of Management and Budget for more water and sewer infrastructure funding — including money for Nassau County facilities.

Senator urges greater sewer infrastructure

With President Obama set to unveil his annual budget plan next month, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has called on the Office of Management and Budget to increase funding for water and sewer … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 1/25/12

Senator calls on EPA for bay fix

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to reimburse Nassau County for more than $20 million in federal sewer construction funds so the county can end the … more

Chris Engelhardt | 12/8/10

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