According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Accabonac Harbor is listed as “impaired” for shellfishing and as “stressed” for public bathing. As part of a local effort to boost the health of the harbor, the Accabonac Protection Committee, Concerned Citizens of Montauk, and East Hampton Town are teaming up to host a question-and-answer session for homeowners next Thursday about septic system and cesspool replacement.
“Pathogens and bacteria from septic systems significantly impact water quality and contribute to seasonal and year-round shellfish harvesting closures throughout the harbor,” the Accabonac Protection Committee said in a statement.
The Q. and A. session is planned from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ashawagh Hall in Springs, and all are invited to stop in at any time for face-to-face conversations with East Hampton Town representatives. Those who cannot attend can call the town’s Natural Resources Department at 631-324-0496 or visit reclaimourwater.info online for more information.
