Report shows steady improvement in Long Island Sound water quality
Recent improvements in Long Island Sound's water quality have been attributed to billions of dollars invested in wastewater treatment and infrastructure upgrades in Connecticut and New York. According to a report from the ecological nonprofit Save the Sound, the three main basin segments of the Sound have received "A" grades in the latest assessment, which relied on data from water samples taken in 2025.
The eastern and central basins earned "A" grades, while the western basin and western narrows received "A" and "D" grades, respectively. While the report acknowledges significant progress, it also highlights ongoing challenges posed by climate change, coastal development, and occasional wastewater overflows.
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