Old Field’s Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) has been established to improve coastal water quality and to comply with new regulations from NYSDEC and USEPA. Many waterbodies adjacent to Old Field are designated as impaired due to excessive levels of nutrients, pathogens and some contaminants. A variety of measures in the Village’s SWMP will reduce loading of these constituents either by reducing sources or mitigating against their runoff into coastal waters. SWMP measures being implemented range from public education and participation to extensive refinement of runoff protection within the Site Plan process, as well as ongoing efforts to detect and eliminate spills. Storm water management has become a primary focus of regulatory agencies who, in turn, rely on municipalities and residents to decrease loadings so our waters can attain their full uses we all benefit from. Participants, such as residents and municipal officials, will find an expanding body of policy, permits, guidelines and infomrative literature at Village Hall.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||||||#414141|” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”|700||on|on||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#414141″ background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_mask_style=”on” background_mask_style=”caret” background_mask_transform=”flip_horizontal” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Annual Reports<\/h4>\n
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Stormwater Publications<\/h4>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Port Jefferson Harbor Complex and Long Island Sound are designated as No Discharge Zones; therefore, overboard discharge of boat sewage into these waters is prohibited. 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Learn about the affects of animal waste on water quality and ways to keep animal waste from entering our waterways.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/animalwasteandwaterquality.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=” Animal Waste and Water Quality” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|45px|10px|45px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Pathogens are viruses, bacteria, algae, and protozoans that cause diseases in humans, other animals or plants. 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Stormwater Around the Home<\/h4>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Landscaping and garden maintenance can be major sources of storm water pollution. 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Learn about which trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, flowers, and ferns are native to Long Island.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/recommendednativevegetationtolongisland.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Recommended Native Vegetation to Long Island” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|45px|10px|45px|true|true” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]All homes in Old Field are connected to on-site septic systems (septic tank and\/or cesspools) rather than the sanitary sewer system. When nitrogen, phosphorous, and pathogens are discharged from septic systems into groundwater, they represent non-point sources of pollution into our waterbodies. Learn more about the impacts of septic system on the environment and how to properly care for your septic system.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/caringforyoursepticsystem.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Caring for Your Septic System” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|45px|10px|45px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Due to high chlorine levels in swimming pools, draining swimming pools can cause fish kills and other harmful environmental impacts. Learn about how to properly discharge swimming pool water from this NYSDEC publication.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/swimmingpooldischarges.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Swimming Pool Discharges” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|45px|10px|45px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Salt and sand have traditionally been perceived as the cheapest and most effective materials for de-icing driving and walking surfaces. Learn about the hidden impacts that can detract from their overall effectiveness and how to choose the right ice melting product.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wintermaintenanceanddeicing.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Winter Maintenance and De-Icing” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|45px|10px|45px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||||||#414141|” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”|700||on|on||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#414141″ background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_mask_style=”on” background_mask_style=”caret” background_mask_transform=”flip_horizontal” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal<\/h4>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]2 page NYSDEC brochure on disposal of waste automotive products (i.e., oil, antifreeze).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/automotiveproductsdisposal.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=” Automotive Products Disposal” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” 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global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]17 page NYSDEC guide on disposal of household hazardous waste.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/managinganddisposingofhouseholdhazardouswaste.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Managing and Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste Guidance Document” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#414141″ button_bg_color=”#e6d4b6″ button_border_width=”0px” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|45px|10px|45px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]2 page NYSDEC brochure on pesticide disposal.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ 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global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]2 page NYSDEC brochure on solvent disposal (paint removers, degreasers).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button 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Info on recycling and hauling<\/p>\n
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Local utility provider contacts<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Public Safety” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#444444″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”25px” module_class=”ps-blurb” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”16px” body_font_size=”13px” background_color=”#e6d4b6″ background_enable_image=”off” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_margin=”10px||10px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” animation=”off” link_option_url=”\/services\/code-enforcement-public-safety\/” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#cccccc” border_color_all_image=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Public Safety & Form resources[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Building & Site Plans” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#444444″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”25px” module_class=”ps-blurb” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”16px” body_font_size=”13px” background_color=”#e6d4b6″ background_enable_image=”off” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_margin=”10px||10px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” animation=”off” link_option_url=”\/government\/building-planning\/” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#cccccc” border_color_all_image=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Info before build or clear<\/p>\n
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Government officials, services<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Lost & Found” url_new_window=”on” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#444444″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”25px” module_class=”ps-blurb” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.2em” body_font_size=”13px” background_color=”#e6d4b6″ background_enable_image=”off” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_margin=”10px||10px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” animation=”off” link_option_url=”\/lost-found\/” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#cccccc” border_color_all_image=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Contact on Lost and Found[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Forms” url_new_window=”on” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||400″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” image_icon_background_color=”#444444″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”25px” module_class=”ps-blurb” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”16px” header_line_height=”1.2em” body_font_size=”13px” background_color=”#e6d4b6″ background_enable_image=”off” image_icon_custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” image_icon_custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_margin=”10px||10px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” animation=”off” link_option_url=”\/forms\/” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#cccccc” border_color_all_image=”#444444″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Some Important Forms<\/p>\n
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We the residents of the Village of Old Field posses the responsibility to protect and nurture the land, air and waters surrounding our community. It is up to us, as individuals, to be sensitive to our environment and take steps to ensure we are not leaving behind long lasting detrimental impacts to our home.Stormwater ManagementStormwater […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":158,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n\t\t\t\t![\"DSC_0007\"](\"http:\/\/oldfieldtest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC_0007.jpg\")
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We the residents of the Village of Old Field posses the responsibility to protect and nurture the land, air and waters surrounding our community. \u00a0It is up to us, as individuals, to be sensitive to our environment and take steps to ensure we are not leaving behind\u00a0long lasting detrimental impacts to our home.<\/p>\n
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Stormwater Management<\/h2>\n
Stormwater is produced every time rain or snow is not absorbed directly into the soil. Stormwater can pick up oils, litter, sediments, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and pathogens as it travels across roads, buildings, dumpsters, lawns, and parking lots. If this stormwater flows into lakes, streams, and bays, it can be a major source of water pollution. It is estimated that 70 percent of the water pollution in the United States comes from stormwater and other indirect discharges that are collectively called \"nonpoint\" sources.<\/p>\n
In 1972, the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) was adopted to improve the quality of our Nation\u2019s waters. The Act sought to accomplish this by minimizing and eliminating what are commonly referred to as \"point sources\" of pollution, sources of pollution that originate from a pipe or other specific point of discharge.\u00a0 The Clean Water Act was amended in 1987 to target the non-point sources of pollution.\u00a0 Under Phase I of this effort, which began in 1990, municipalities having a population greater than 100,000 people were required to implement programs and projects that would reduce non-point pollution. In 2003 this requirement was extended to almost all other municipalities including the Village of Old Field under what is commonly referred to as \"Phase II\".<\/p>\n
In New York, Phase II requires that all regulated municipalities obtain a permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the discharge of stormwater runoff into their surface waters. As a condition of this permit, regulated municipalities must develop and implement a comprehensive stormwater management program that includes mandated programs and practices in the following six categories:<\/p>\n
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- Public education and outreach on stormwater impacts<\/li>\n
- Public participation\/involvement<\/li>\n
- Illicit discharge detection and elimination<\/li>\n
- Construction site stormwater runoff control<\/li>\n
- Post-construction stormwater management in new development\/redevelopment<\/li>\n
- Pollution prevention\/good housekeeping for municipal operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Old Field's Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) has been established to improve coastal water quality and to comply with new regulations from NYSDEC and USEPA. Many waterbodies adjacent to Old Field are designated as impaired due to excessive levels of nutrients, pathogens and some contaminants. A variety of measures in the Village's SWMP will reduce loading of these constituents either by reducing sources or mitigating against their runoff into coastal waters. SWMP measures being implemented range from public education and participation to extensive refinement of runoff protection within the Site Plan process, as well as ongoing efforts to detect and eliminate spills. Storm water management has become a primary focus of regulatory agencies who, in turn, rely on municipalities and residents to decrease loadings so our waters can attain their full uses we all benefit from. Participants, such as residents and municipal officials, will find an expanding body of policy, permits, guidelines and infomrative literature at Village Hall.<\/p>\n\t
Annual Reports<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a02022-23 MS4 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a02021-22 Stormwater Report <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>2021 Water Quality Report for Conscience Bay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>Old Field's 2020-21 MS4 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>Old Field's 2019-20 MS4 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0 <\/a>Old Field's 2018-19 MS4 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0 Old Field's 2017-18 MS4 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Old Field's 2016-17 MS4 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Old Field's 2015-16 MS4 Annual Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\tStormwater Publications<\/h2>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Boater\u2019s Guide to No-Discharge Zones and Pump-Out Facilities<\/strong><\/a>
\nThe Port Jefferson Harbor Complex and Long Island Sound are designated as No Discharge Zones; therefore, overboard discharge of boat sewage into these waters is prohibited. Learn more about No Discharge Zones and boat sewage pump-out facilities available in the Port Jefferson Harbor Complex.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0A Citizen\u2019s Guide to Curbing Polluted Runoff<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis short brochure provides tips on a wide variety of ways to prevent stormwater pollution.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/pdf-icon-png-pdf-zum-download-2-242x300.png\")
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Animal Waste and Water Quality<\/strong><\/a>
\nAnimal waste in stormwater runoff is one source of pathogens in Conscience Bay and the greater Port Jefferson Harbor Complex. Learn about the affects of animal waste on water quality and ways to keep animal waste from entering our waterways.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Pathogens Fact Sheet<\/strong><\/a>
\nPathogens are viruses, bacteria, algae, and protozoans that cause diseases in humans, other animals or plants. As a result of pathogens from polluted stormwater runoff, Conscience Bay\u00a0is listed as an Impaired Waterbody on the NYSDEC\u2019s Section 303(d) list.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Do Not Feed Wild Waterfowl<\/strong><\/a>
\nWaterfowl are wild birds that can locate natural food sources throughout the year. Learn about why supplemental feeding by people is unnecessary and potentially harmful to waterfowl.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Stormwater Around the Home<\/h2>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Landscaping, Gardening & Pest Control<\/strong><\/a>
\nLandscaping and garden maintenance can be major sources of storm water pollution. Learn about tips on landscaping, lawn & garden maintenance, and alternatives to pesticides to reduce stormwater pollution from these activities.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Recommended Native\u00a0Vegetation\u00a0to Long Island<\/strong><\/a>
\nNative plants are adapted to the local climate, soils, and insects; therefore, they require little or no additional fertilizers, pesticides, or irrigation. Learn about which trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, flowers, and ferns are native to Long Island.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Caring for Your Septic System<\/strong><\/a>
\nAll homes in\u00a0Old Field\u00a0are connected to on-site septic systems (septic tank and\/or cesspools) rather than the sanitary sewer system. When nitrogen, phosphorous, and pathogens are discharged from septic systems into groundwater, they represent non-point sources of pollution into our waterbodies. Learn more about the impacts of septic system on the environment and how to properly care for your septic system.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Swimming Pool Discharges<\/strong><\/a>
\nDue to high chlorine levels in swimming pools, draining swimming pools can cause fish kills and other harmful environmental impacts. Learn about how to properly discharge swimming pool water from this NYSDEC publication.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Winter Maintenance and De-Icing<\/strong><\/a>
\nSalt and sand have traditionally been perceived as the cheapest and most effective materials for de-icing driving and walking surfaces. Learn about the hidden impacts that can detract from their overall effectiveness and how to choose the right ice melting product.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal<\/h2>\n
<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Automotive Products Disposal<\/strong><\/a>
\n2 page NYSDEC brochure on disposal of waste automotive products (i.e., oil, antifreeze).<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Cleaning Products Disposal<\/strong><\/a>
\n2 page NYSDEC brochure on disposal of household cleaning products.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Managing and Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste Guidance Document<\/strong><\/a>
\n17 page NYSDEC guide on disposal of household hazardous waste.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Pesticide Disposal<\/strong><\/a>
\n2 page NYSDEC brochure on pesticide disposal.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Paint Disposal<\/strong><\/a>
\n3 page NYSDEC brochure on disposal of latex, oil based, and aerosol paint.<\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Solvent Disposal<\/strong><\/a>
\n2 page NYSDEC brochure on solvent disposal (paint removers, degreasers).<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/615"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=615"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/615\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2741,"href":"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/615\/revisions\/2741"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldfieldny.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=615"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}