(MINEOLA, N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) proudly voted on Monday, March 23 for Nassau County to replenish the County’s septic system replacement grant fund by accepting $2 million in new funding from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation.
Nassau homeowners and small businesses that discharge less than 1,000 gallons a day of wastewater are eligible to receive up to $20,000 in grants toward the installation of modern, nitrogen-reducing septic systems through Nassau County’s S.E.P.T.I.C. (Septic Environmental Program to Improve Cleanliness) program. The program was launched in April 2021 during the administration of former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran using millions in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and state grant funds. Since its inception, the County has received $8.03 million in state aid to support this crucial environmental initiative.
“While 90 percent of Nassau County is connected to sewers, most of the remaining 10 percent is found in the communities of District 11, and that is why I am such a passionate supporter of Nassau’s S.E.P.T.I.C. program,” Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton said. “Making it more affordable for homeowners to upgrade to modern, nitrogen-reducing septic systems is essential for safeguarding public health, protecting our drinking water, and preventing dangerous nitrogen runoff that harms aquatic ecosystems. I thank Governor Hochul and our partners in state government for providing another $2 million to continue this essential program.”
Visit https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/5191/Nassau-Septic; email SepticReplace@nassaucountyny.gov or call 516-364-5861 for more information about the S.E.P.T.I.C. program. For questions about permits to install a septic system, contact the Nassau County Department of Public Works at 516-516-6840.
PHOTO CAPTION – Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton and County officials promoting Nassau County’s S.E.P.T.I.C. program on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Long Island Clean Water Vendor Day at Oyster Bay’s Fireman’s Field.
PHOTO CREDIT – Office of Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton