This agreement provides funding to the town of brookhaven to implement its project for its mastic/mastic beach/forge river sewer district project as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act

Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 awarded a $5.312 million cooperative agreement to the Town of Brookhaven on December 15, 2025, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to design and construct sanitary sewer infrastructure for the Mastic/Mastic Beach/Forge River area as directed in the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

The award funds construction and installation of sewer system pipelines, including excavation, placement, backfill, sidewalk, pavement, and curb replacement to establish a new Mastic Beach Sewer District. The project will connect multiple residential homes and businesses to the new district and treat millions of gallons of waste annually. Anticipated outcomes include improved water quality and habitat protection, with intended beneficiaries including Mastic Beach residents and the broader environment.

The Town of Brookhaven, a local government entity headquartered in Farmingville, New York, is the recipient. Performance occurs in Mastic Beach, New York, with a period of performance from the award date through June 30, 2028. No sub-awards are included in this agreement.

Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a sanitary sewer infrastructure construction project, including the establishment of a new 'mastic beach sewer district' (mbsd). Workplan activities consist of: construction and installation of sewer system pipe lines, including excavation, placement and backfill and other associated activities such as sidewalk, pavement and curb replacement. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include connecting multiple residential homes and businesses to the new sewer district, safely treating millions of gallons of waste annually. The expected outcomes include improved water quality and habitat through the construction of the sewer district. The intended beneficiaries include residents of mastic beach, and improved human health and the environment.