Water Quality Improvement Program

For a limited time, Long Island residents can qualify for funding to help replace old septic systems and cesspools with new clean water septic technology.

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The Water Quality Improvement Program is designed to help Suffolk and Nassau County homeowners and small business owners through the clean-water septic system grant application and permitting process.

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Is your septic system or cesspool failing?

Do you want to help water quality on Long Island?

You may be eligible for thousands of dollars to upgrade to a nitrogen removing clean water septic system from programs offered by New York State, Nassau County, and Suffolk County. Available grants can cover up 95% of the cost to install a clean water septic system.

The North Shore Land Alliance, a non-profit land trust can help you find out if you qualify through our Water Quality Improvement Program. The Water Quality Improvement Program is designed to help Long Islanders navigate the clean water septic system grant application and permitting process at no cost. We can guide you through the process of replacing your septic system – from choosing a septic replacement contractor all the way through the installation of the new system.

To learn more about your options, please fill out the form below and we will contact you to discuss your options..

READY TO APPLY FOR A CLEAN WATER SEPTIC GRANT?

Click the links below for Nassau and Suffolk County’s Clean Water Septic Grant Programs.

If you have a septic system or cesspool that doesn’t treat nitrogen, one of the most important things you can do is replace your polluting wastewater system with a new clean water system. Thanks to funding secured by Long Island leaders, these new systems can be installed for a fraction of the cost of conventional systems.

Suffolk County Residents

Suffolk County and New York State provide up to $30,000 per household for clean water septic systems. To learn more and apply for funding visit reclaimourwater.info .

Nassau County Residents

Nassau County will provide up to $20,000 per household for clean water septic systems. Click here to visit the Nassau County S.E.P.T.I.C Program website to learn more and apply for funding.

HELP PROTECT AND RESTORE LONG ISLAND'S WATER

Want to find out more about why and how replacing your current septic system or cesspool with a clean-water system can help protect Long Island’s rivers, bays, and harbors? These videos are a great place to start.

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