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Photo of Reynolds Channel between a Long Beach fishing pier and South Black Banks Hassocks during sunset.

The Long Beach Consolidation Project

The Long Beach Consolidation Project transforms the Long Beach Water Pollution Control Plant into a fortified diversion station enhancing coastal resiliency and rejuvenating local ecosystems in partnership with the Nassau County Department of Public Works and the City of Long Beach.

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Stakeholders

City of Long Beach, New York Seal
Nassau County, New York Seal
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Office of Resilient Homes and Communities
New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services

Project Goal

​​Improving water quality and storm resiliency in Long Island's Western Bays by upgrading existing wastewater management infrastructure to reduce nitrogen levels in the Bays, providing environmental, recreational, and economic benefits.

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The Long Beach Water Pollution Control Plant is one of the last remaining point sources of nitrogen in the Western Bays.

Project Benefits

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Improved Water Quality

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Enhanced Storm Protection

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Restored Wetlands

Project Components

Project Component: Pump Station. Photo of building in the Long Beach Water Pollution Control Plant.

Pump Station

Upgrading an existing pump station with new pumps and backup power for improved wastewater treatment.

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Project Component: Force Main Construction. Photo of off-loading steel casing.

Force Main

Building a force main beneath the Western Bays to carry sewage from the Long Beach Wastewater Pollution Control Plant to the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility for advanced treatment.

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Project Component: Hassocks Restoration Project. Photo of area in the Western Bays.

Hassocks Restoration Project

Restoring areas severely impacted decades ago by the outfall tunnel installation.

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