Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Legislation to Support Septic System Upgrades
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation making it easier and more affordable for property owners to upgrade failing or outdated septic systems. This critical program is designed to protect water quality, reduce pollution, and enhance public health across New York State—including in the Upper Saranac watershed.
Learn More at a Free Septic Workshop
To help homeowners take advantage of these opportunities, a free septic workshop will be held on:
📍 Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY
📅 September 22, 2025
🕡 Starting at 6:30 PM
Speaker: James Moser, Moser Engineering
This informative session will cover how septic systems work, replacement options, and available programs. Attendees will also learn about Lake Education and Action Programs (LEAP) and other grant opportunities that can significantly reduce the cost of upgrading or replacing failing systems.
Why It Matters
Failing or outdated septic systems are among the leading sources of nutrient pollution in New York’s waterways. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus fuel harmful algal blooms (HABs), degrade drinking water, limit recreation, and reduce property values.
Advanced septic systems—supported through this program—are engineered to greatly reduce nitrogen and phosphorus impacts, safeguarding lake health and protecting the long-term ecological integrity of the Upper Saranac watershed.
A Win for Homeowners and the Lake
For local homeowners, this presents an opportunity to modernize their wastewater systems while saving thousands of dollars. This initiative directly supports the Upper Saranac Foundation’s mission to protect water quality by tackling pollution at its source.
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your property and your lake. Upgrading your septic system is one of the most impactful actions you can take to protect Adirondack waters—now made easier with generous state support.
For more information:
- Franklin County: 518-651-2097