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Water Hogs of the Hamptons, 2022

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A Meadow Lane property in Southampton Village was identified as one of the top 10 water users on the South Fork.

A Meadow Lane property in Southampton Village was identified as one of the top 10 water users on the South Fork.

A Gin Lane property in Southampton Village was identified as one of the top 10 water users on the South Fork.

A Gin Lane property in Southampton Village was identified as one of the top 10 water users on the South Fork.

authorMichael Wright on Aug 2, 2022
The Suffolk County Water Authority is pleading with South Fork homeowners to reduce the watering of their properties because low pressure in the lines threatens the ability of firefighters to... more

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