Environmental Assistance

The department of economic development provides ombudsman services and representation for local businesses seeking to comply with environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and recycling / waste management requirements. Available programs to assist Suffolk County businesses include:

• New York State Industrial Finance Program -- Provides tax-exempt loans to businesses to support their efforts in achieving environmental compliance and protecting our natural resources. Loans may be used for construction of capital facilities, land purchases, engineering, equipment purchases and other costs of environmental compliance.

• New York State Facilities Corporation -- Promotes environmental quality by providing low-cost capital and expert technical assistance to municipalities, businesses and state agencies for environmental projects.

• New York State Environmental Investment Program -- Financial assistance is given to projects that help businesses and institutions which promote waste prevention, when solid waste is reduced at its source, reused, or recycled into new products. (Call 518-292-5340.)

• Other water companies/districts  
  
• Information on sewer hook-ups  

For further information on the programs above, call 516-349-1266, or go to the New York State website 

For information on county public works and health permits

Information on water hookups can be obtained from the Suffolk County Water Authority