EAST HAMPTON — The town could face legal action over longstanding problems with sewage grinder pumps along Barton Hill Road. Homeowners, who say they’ve had to cope for years with raw sewage backing ...

Pump clogs produce sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and backed up lift stations that harm the environment. Additionally, they risk public health and result in regulatory fines for the utility.

Flood insurance isn’t the only coverage that can help property owners deal with the damage from high water. Lately, Lancaster Emergency Management Agency director Philip Colvin has been recommending ...