Sometimes, mandates imposed from the State can produce long term beneficial effects. Councilman Reub Mooradian agrees. We ve taken the band aid approach to solving our wastewater problems for too long. It is time the Town dedicates the time and effort to bring together a lasting solution, one that DENR can use as a future example of a community that did it right. Progress reports will be featured in future newsletters and, of course, reported at future Town Council meetings.
Homeowners can help prevent problems by keeping grease and cooking oil out of sink drains.
While it may seem trivial, individual efforts make a substantial difference. Grease floats on top of the waste stream and prevents ultra violet light from penetrating one hundred percent of the effluent. Consequently, some of the discharge may not be completely disinfected. Please collect grease and cooking oil in a container and dispose of it with your household trash. Even wiping cookware with paper towels prior to washing can help.