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Legislature approves order to pursue Suffolk County Wastewater Management District under state law

Suffolk County Legislature · July 30, 2024
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Summary

The Suffolk County Legislature approved Introductory Resolution 1569 to issue findings and an order to establish a countywide Wastewater Management District under the State Water Quality Restoration Act and to merge existing county sewer districts, clearing the measure to advance if voters approve the related funding referendum.

The Suffolk County Legislature on July 30 voted to advance Introductory Resolution 1569, a County Executive proposal to make required findings and issue an order to establish a Suffolk County Wastewater Management District under the State Water Quality Restoration Act (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2023, as amended) and to merge existing county sewer districts.

Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey described the action as the final piece of a funding "puzzle" tied to a referendum that would create a long‑term mechanism for…

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