The OA Water Committee recently met with consultants at CDM Smith to discuss present and future recommendations that the community should consider to sustain the health of our water resources. While the consultant has analyzed historical data from private well testing performed by Suffolk County Department Health Services, we did not have much information about how folks in the community are coping with issues of contamination and reliability. The Committee wanted to hear directly from residents about their experience and practices with their well water.
Here are the results of Orient Association’s survey taken in October of 2023:
Recent Happenings
Our Housing Crisis: Local Voices
A panel discussion with a parent, educator, firefighter, healthcare professional and small business owner followed by a Q and A
Monday August 31 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm at CAST 53930 Main Road, Southold, NY 11971. Residents who struggle with housing options on the North Fork and the impact this has on families, schools, services and businesses..
Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases Forum
Learn About Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Ticks and tick-borne diseases, How to prevent tick bites, How to reduce ticks in your yard, Deer population
Be Ready When It Matters Most – July 19
Join us for an informative community forum on “Preparation, Response, and How to Volunteer During Emergencies Impacting Our Community.”
Learn how to prepare yourself and your family for emergencies, understand how our community responds to disasters, and discover meaningful volunteer opportunities that can make a real difference when they’re needed most.