Anyone who has lived or spent a significant amount of time in Southampton Village knows that one of the most pressing issues facing the area for many years has been the pollution of Lake Agawam.

The body of water in the heart of the village should be — and once was — a glittering jewel, an attraction and point of pride. Instead, it has become a persistent problem, and many groups, experts and organizations have worked hard to address the pollution issue on multiple fronts.

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