Sand Mining Threatens Long Island's Drinking Water. Or Does It?
The Sand Land mine near Southampton sits on top of a protected groundwater area that environmental activists fear could be harmed by the operation.
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The Sand Land mine near Southampton sits on top of a protected groundwater area that environmental activists fear could be harmed by the operation.
Sand Land Corporation has been involved in litigation with the Town of Southampton and environmental groups for years over mining at the site.
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