NYS DEC’s has a septic tank matching grant program for septic systems in disrepair. They will pay up to 50% of the repair up to $25,000. Details of the program and application can be found athttps://www.efc.ny.gov/EOH. There has been some confusion about the eligibility criteria, since different regions of the watershed have slightly different criteria. […]
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Harry Azorin, a particularly alert neighbor, has some observations about walking around Lake Sagamore. For example he writes, I’VE HEARD I NEED A WALKING STICK. DO I? You heard wrong. You were told you need a walking SHTICK. All seasoned Lake Sagamore residents have one. It’s HOW they walk around the lake. You should have
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The quality of the lake water is excellent in terms of swimming, boating and general aesthetics. Princeton Hydro conducted a single water quality monitoring event and aquatic plant survey on Lake Sagamore on August 28, 2018. The report notes: The continuation of excellent water quality in the lake is due to the largely undisturbed watershed which
New Sagamore Boat “S” tags have been printed and distributed. The tags are primarily to assure that we protect our lake from invasive weeds and algae. Tagged boats belong to community members who should follow rules about using their boats only on Lake Sagamore or clean them according to Lake guidelines (see www.lakesag.org, Rules and Regulations).
The bylaws of the lake say, “light pollution is to be avoided so as not to diminish others’ enjoyment of the nighttime serenity of the lake”. But more than a rule, it is neighborly to recognize and limit how lighting, inside and outside your house, may affect others. Another concern is noise pollution. Consider the
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Many Lake Sagamore residents have begun recycling, shopping with an eye to defending the environment from needless hazards (defensive shopping), and composting in order to reduce the waste entering landfills and, not incidentally, to cut their garbage collection fees. The Kent Recycling Center, which is operated by volunteers, is located on Route 52 across from
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Indoor Hazardous materials can be found in most common household products: mothballs, cleansers, antifreeze, polishes and disinfectants. Even nail polish remover and car waxes are potentially poisonous. Care must be taken in the use and disposal of each product and its container. Anything going down your sink or toilet will go into your septic system
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Septic tanks must be professionally maintained to operate correctly and preserve our environment. They should be emptied every 2 years for year-round residents and every 3 years for part-time residents. Leakage from a poorly maintained or damaged septic system can stimulate weed growth in the Lake and pollute the waters. Many household chemicals, if emptied
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The following was published by the Putnam Valley Commission for the Conservation of the Environment, which we provide here in its entirety: In October 2003, the Putnam Valley Town Board adopted two local laws to regulate the cutting of trees in Putnam Valley, viz., local laws 7 and 8 of 2003 (the latter is an
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Soil erosion, especially from construction and site clearing, is a potential danger to the lake. Stringent precautions are always necessary when the ground is disrupted. Most contractors will be aware of, and use, erosion control measures, but it is prudent to bring this up at the planning stage and to reinforce your concern as necessary.