Sewage pollution in Westchester demands legal action
We hoped it wouldn’t come to this. But Long Island Sound can’t wait any longer.
Category: Western Sound
99 sewage spills. Where do they come from?
There have been 99 documented sewage spills in Westchester since 2010…and still counting.
SAVE THE SOUND SUES WESTCHESTER COUNTY OVER CLEAN WATER ACT VIOLATIONS
Save the Sound’s legal complaint alleges health risks and environmental harm from repeated release of untreated sewage.
Our Water Quality Monitoring Results for July
Our staff and volunteers have tested 51 sites in Westchester County and Greenwich for water-borne bacteria. Here’s what they found.
Save the Sound starts summer water quality monitoring and beach alerts
Efforts will increase knowledge about water pollution in Westchester, Nassau, and Greenwich
Westchester County: Stop the Sewage Overflows that Pollute the Sound
For over a decade, state, county, and municipal officials have failed to effectively address sewage overflows and leaking sewer pipes in Westchester County.
Save the Sound seeks summer volunteers to monitor water quality
Grant from EPA will help communities from New Rochelle to Greenwich study their waters
New York’s Clean Water Budget – A Chance to Fix Sewer Leaks Across the State
Towns around Long Island Sound and all over New York State are plagued with sewage leaks from aging wastewater infrastructure. The need is dire. In fact, 61 out of New York’s 62 counties have applied for state funding to help pay for badly-needed projects to protect public health and keep beaches open. The problem is, […]