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Suffolk County Sewer Project Long Island, New York: Reasons for Cost Increases and Other Matters

CED-77-45 Published: Mar 22, 1977. Publicly Released: Mar 22, 1977.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted the Southwest Sewer District of Suffolk County, New York, $135.5 million for construction of a sewer system. Total estimated costs for the system increased about $1 billion from 1969 to 1976.

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Natural Resources and Environment
Construction grantsCost overrunsInflationWaste treatmentEngineeringConstruction costsBond marketEngineersSewage treatmentInterest rates