U.S. Geological Survey Archives - Shelter Island Reporter

11/25/17 3:00pm

Suffolk Closeup: Long Island water 101

PETER REICH PHOTO A water-colored dawn.

Suffolk County government has, at long last, embraced the “advanced” wastewater treatment systems that remove substantial amounts of nitrogen that leach from traditional cesspools. (more…)

“Exploring the Other Island: A seasonal guide to nature on Long Island”, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Defend H20, Kevin McAllister, Long Island Farm Bureau, Long Island Nitrogen Acton Plan, Riverhead Sewage Treatment Facility, Seatuck Environmental Association, Suffolk County Water Authority Education Center, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey

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10/27/17 2:00pm

In their own words: Island candidates on the major issues

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BEVERLEA WALZ PHOTO

The Reporter asked the two candidates for supervisor and three candidates for Town Council to give our readers their thoughts on four of the most critical issues facing Shelter Island.

The questions submitted were :
1. How, in practical terms, would you plan to achieve affordable housing?

2. How, in practical terms, would you address the issues of water quality, tick infestation and infrastructure needs without raising taxes? (more…)

4-posters, Albert Dickson, Amber Brach-Williams, Gary Gerth, New York Department of Environmental Conservation, Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Supervisor Jim Dougherty, U.S. Geological Survey

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08/16/17 2:00pm

Hunting for leaks: Water woes in Dering Harbor

by Julia Brennan

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Village officials spent the week hunting for possible leaks in Dering Harbor’s antiquated water system since a spike in usage has drawn saltwater into the public water supply. This has caused pressure to drop system-wide, putting at risk the aging water tower. (more…)

Ari J. Benacerraf, Besty Morgan, Dering Harbor, Karen Kelsey, Patrick Parcells, U.S. Geological Survey, Village Mayor John T. Colby Jr.

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06/08/17 4:30pm

John Hallman crosses swords with WAC member over water testing

by Ambrose Clancy

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JULIE LANE PHOTO | John Hallman

John Hallman begs to differ.

In strong words this week, Mr. Hallman told the Reporter that Peter Grand, a member of the Water Advisory Committee (WAC), had “scared people” when he commented on tests that revealed a well in the Center near the school had nitrate levels above safe standards for drinking. (more…)

Cornell University Cooperative Extension, John Hallman, National Society of Professional Engineers, Town Engineer John Cronin, U.S. Geological Survey, Water Advisory Committee

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05/22/17 10:05am

Tests in Center reveal water above safe level for drinking

by Ambrose Clancy

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CHARLES TUMINO GRAPHIC |

High nitrate content in a well tested in the Center led to a press release by Supervisor Jim Dougherty on Friday, suggesting that Center residents “may want to consider having their own wells tested for water quality as high nitrate levels affect the quality of drinking water.”

According to Cornell University Cooperative Extension, an excess level of nitrates is especially harmful to infants and young children and “indicate[s] the possible presence of other more serious residential or agricultural contaminants, such as bacteria or pesticides.” (more…)

Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Fred Stumm, Peter Grand, Supervisor Jim Dougherty, Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, Town Engineer John Cronin, U.S. Geological Survey, Water Advisory Committee

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