Suffolk Reporter

SAG HARBOR, NY - Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) announced the acquisition of $1.25 million in federal funding for the Village of Sag Harbor. The funds are allocated for the Sag Harbor Sewer Service Area Expansion project.

“As a lifelong Long Islander, I’m proud to have secured $1.25 Million in federal funding for the Village of Sag Harbor. This funding will go toward much-needed repairs and expansion of their sewer service area to help protect water quality in Sag Harbor,” said LaLota. “Ensuring access to clean water and improving our local infrastructure must be a top priority and I’m proud to be able to continue to deliver for Suffolk County families. I appreciate Mayor Gardella’s partnership to get this done and deliver for our mutual constituents and look forward to continuing to work together.”

“The Village of Sag Harbor is grateful to Representative LaLota for being a part of a Congressional team along with Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to secure funding for clean water, an issue that is very critical for all residents of our Village, County, and State,” said Thomas C. Gardella, Mayor of the Village of Sag Harbor.

The funding will facilitate the expansion of the Sag Harbor Sewer Service Area, which is connected to the Peconic Estuary. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has identified this estuary as a priority waterbody and established a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for nitrogen as part of ongoing efforts to protect water quality and improve aquatic health, fishing industries, public health, and tourism-related activities. Upon completion of the proposed sewer service area expansion, approximately 84 parcels will connect to the wastewater treatment facility (WWTF), reducing nitrogen loading into surface waters by an estimated 4,855 pounds annually.

The project has also received grant awards from both the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton.

Previously, LaLota secured $1 million for the Huntington Sewer District.

For a list of all funding secured by Rep. LaLota in FY24, click HERE.

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