Sewer district premature-connection penalty
Town of Riverhead
Summary
The town wants to charge $3,500 to anyone who connects to the sewer district without the required permissions — and the superintendent says three people did it in the last two weeks. It closes a loophole in the February fee resolution.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $3,500 penalty per violation, aimed at recovering costs and deterring illegal hookups.
Ratepayers and the sewer district, which stops footing the bill for unpermitted connections.
Property owners who connect without permits will face the $3,500 penalty.
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