Dr. Christopher Gobler of Stony Brook University joins the panel to discuss the current state of water quality on the East End, focusing on nitrogen, innovative and alternative treatment systems (also known as IA systems), and the impact of algae on local ecosystems. He also clarifies a point about "flesh eating bacteria" after a short clip of him went viral out of context.

This week’s panel is:

• Joe Shaw, Consulting Editor at The Express News Group
• Bill Sutton, Editor-in-chief at The Express News Group
• Denise Civiletti, Editor & Publisher of RiverheadLocal
• Beth Young, Editor & Publisher of East End Beacon
• Dr. Christopher Gobler, Professor at Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences

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