Connecting Communities Through Cleaner Water: Infrastructure That Protects Public Health – Part 1

Описание: Paul K. Boyce, PE, PG, President and CEO of PW Grosser, is joined by Gerry Rosen, PE, Chief Engineer/Vice President, and Derek Ersbak, PG, Vice President, for the first 2026 episode of The Environmental Echo. They discuss Long Island’s sewer systems, focusing on low-pressure sewer technology, infrastructure improvements, and the environmental benefits of reducing nitrogen and protecting groundwater. Gerry and Derek explain the challenges of high groundwater areas, the operational and maintenance considerations of modern systems, and the positive impacts on communities and public health. This episode offers a clear, expert-led look at how innovative sewer solutions are improving water quality and quality of life across the region.

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📌 Chapter Titles:
02:20 | Why Sewer Expansion Is Critical
Explaining Suffolk County’s sewer needs, recent funding initiatives, and why wastewater infrastructure is no longer optional.

05:00 | Low-Pressure vs. Gravity Systems
Gerry Rosen and Derek Ersbak discuss how low-pressure sewers work, why they’re cost-effective, and their advantages in high groundwater areas.

07:44 | Nitrogen’s Impact on Water Quality
How modern sewer treatment reduces nitrogen, prevents algal blooms, and protects Long Island’s drinking water and sole-source aquifer.

13:44 | Groundwater Modeling and Risk Management
Assessing potential impacts on local water tables and surface waters, and how modeling ensures sewer projects don’t deplete resources.

17:23 | Oakdale Sewer Project Benefits
A deep dive into the Oakdale project, the low-pressure system, and how it improves residents’ quality of life and reduces septic maintenance.

20:10 | Maintaining Function During Power Outages
Discussion on pump storage, emergency response, and how low-pressure systems stay operational during power interruptions.