East Hampton Disbands WPCA and Terminates Administrator Amid Wastewater Treatment Plant Controversy
East Hampton town officials terminated WPCA head Anthony DeSimone and disbanded the Water Pollution Control Authority after significant resident opposition to a proposed expansion of the wastewater treatment plant by Griffin Residuals. The proposal involved purchasing land next to the existing plant for a biosolids facility. Following resident pushback and Griffin Residuals' withdrawal from the sale, Town Council members acknowledged the need for greater transparency and resident involvement in future plans.
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East Hampton disbanded its Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) and terminated Administrator Anthony DeSimone in response to resident opposition against a wastewater treatment plant expansion by Griffin Residuals. The company intended to purchase land for a biosolids facility next to the current plant, prompting concerns over transparency and potential health impacts.
Griffin Residuals withdrew from the sale before the Town Council meeting, where residents expressed relief and criticized the lack of transparency. The Town Council will assume WPCA duties until a new board is established.
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