Op-Ed: Lee Zeldin must choose LI’s water over polluting industries

Op-Ed: Lee Zeldin must choose LI’s water over polluting industries

Long Island has always been defined by our water. From the sparkling clarity of the Long Island Sound to the lifeblood in our aquifers, residents have long relied on these irreplaceable resources: springs, ponds, wells, and drinking taps. But growing evidence shows that legacy, and the trust we place in it, is now under serious threat from a commonly used yet highly toxic chemical that’s rampant in our environment. A group of synthetic chemicals…