Suffolk voters approve a new tax for better water, sewer systems
Tara Smith, newsday.com
"This is great news," said Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine. "Now we will have the resources to start replacing cesspools and septic [systems] that are polluting our groundwater. It is a monumental victory for Suffolk County’s environment."
Under the proposition, sales taxes will increase from 8.625% to 8.75%. That translates to about 12 cents on a $100 purchase or $1.25 on a $1,000 purchase, officials said.