Nitrogen is the culprit in most cases when it comes to triggering harmful algal blooms, and at Georgica Pond, 50% of the nitrogen is coming from septic systems. That is why FOGP is advocating for installation of the low-nitrogen septic systems, which
In East Hampton, efforts by the Friends of Georgica Pond to remove dense growths of aquatic vegetation that scientists call macroalgae may be credited with less dense blooms of toxic blue-green algae that has plagued more ponds in Suffolk County in the
How many times have you driven past a property where the irrigation system is on during a rain storm or the jets are watering the street? The answer is far too many. The good news for homeowners is that there are solutions
Last month the Village of East Hampton adopted a new law mandating the installation of low-nitrogen septic systems for all new residential construction and major renovations. This new law follows similar legislation adopted by the Town of East Hampton in 2017. This
PRESS RELEASE For information: Sara Davison 631-324-9034 Wainscott, New York—February 7, 2019. The Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation (FOGP) commended the Village of East Hampton for unanimously adopted new legislation to require low nitrogen, on-site septic systems throughout the Village. The new legislation