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and enjoy,” Stein added. Oysters are densely rich in antioxidants, proteins, minerals, and vitamins, making them both delicious and highly nutritious. Their shells can be repurposed as chicken feed or used to cre- ate a bed for oyster reefs, reseeding the population. Oysters also serve as a natural filtration system, as a single bivalve can filter nearly 50 gallons of water a day, removing nitrogen. As such, oysters are susceptible to water pollution and environmental contamination. The population can, and will, diminish as coastal quality declines. Peter sees oyster farming and mariculture as the future of the working waterfront. Greenport and other ports of call were largely established in
the days of whaling, and commercial fishing has “vanished” from Greenport, he said. Stein hopes to build the East End’s first maricultural center. “New York was once home to the most and best oysters in the world,” he said. “We are rebuilding that reputation through the hard work of everyone in the industry, but additional support structures need to be available in order to scale the industry and put New York at the top of the list again.” “If this idea can be realized, there are myriad directions and opportunities that will become available to the industry,” Stein added. For more information, visit peekooysters.com. Follow at @peekooysters and @waterintobrine.
(SIP) is taking an historic step forward in ongoing efforts to better protect both groundwater and surface water through the Towns Water Protection Districts. Eligible owners in the Water Protection District may receive an incentive for approved costs associated with replacing a septic system with a Low-Nitrogen System, with a maximum rebate of $20,000. In all other areas of the Town of East Hampton owners may receive an incentive for approved costs associated with replacing a septic system with a Low-Nitrogen System, with a maximum rebate of $15,000. If you have a system that was installed prior to the 1980’s, it is most likely in need of an upgrade. Septic Systems installed after the 1980 should be maintained routinely ever 3-4 years to ensure performance and groundwater protection! Contact Hamptons Septic Services Today! Hamptons Septic Services Inc. is a locally owned and operated company serving the Hamptons for 20 years. Whether you are looking to maintain your current system, or interested in upgrading,our team of certified technicians offers professional and affordable services making us the most trusted Wastewater Management Company on the East End.
Nitrogen pollution from cesspools and septic systems has been identified as the largest single cause of degraded water quality contributing to beach closures, restrictions on shell fishing toxic algae blooms, and massive fish kills. A conventional onsite septic system was never designed to remove nitrogen. The average residential septic system discharges approximately 40 pounds of nitrogen per year. For homeowners close to surface waters in Suffolk County, nitrogen can rapidly reach surface wa- ters where it contributes to degradation of our marsh- es, bays, and beaches. Even inland, nitrogen from septic systems will eventually reach the groundwater and surface waters. Thousands of parcels are currently served by polluting cesspools and septic systems but will never connect to a sewer system. Reversing degradation of water quality will depend on maintaining existing septic systems and replacement of failing systems with new, Innovative and Alternative Onsite Waste water Treatment Systems (I/A OWTS). East Hampton Town residents who decide to replace their old cesspools with the new technologies will be eligible for a grant funding. A Roadmap to Septic Improvement Program Turning the tide on nitrogen pollution the Town of East Hampton’s Septic Improvement program
Oyster shells can be repurposed as chicken feed or used to create a bed for oyster reefs, reseeding the population. Photo courtesy of Peeko Oysters.
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