New homeowners in Suffolk County that may need more than cesspool pumping Long Island will have to shell out extra on their septic systems starting in July 2021. Outdated cesspool and septic systems show increased levels of Nitrogen in nearby bodies of water and Suffolk County Officials have been moving towards this decision since 2016, when a nitrogen testing and approval was put fourth for septic systems. The October 6th bill passed unanimously, continuing legislatures efforts to put water friendly regulations in play. However, there is some concern as to what this new regulation could cost new homeowners.
