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Suffolk County Water Authority Updates Town of Babylon Customers on $6.6 Million Construction Project Investments

Apr 10, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced $6.6 million investments in recently completed and upcoming construction, maintenance and water treatment projects in the Town of Babylon.

Suffolk County Water Authority Completes Three New Advanced Treatment Systems

Apr 03, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced that three new Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) water treatment systems have been completed and put into service in the Town of Smithtown. These state-of-the-art treatment systems are specifically designed to remove the emerging contaminant 1,4-dioxane from the drinking water SCWA supplies. The new systems treat water from three separate public supply wells on Falcon Drive in Hauppauge.

Suffolk County Water Authority Secures $1.25 Million for Water Main Extension Project in Westhampton

Mar 27, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced that Congress has designated $1.25 million in funding for a water main extension project near Old Country Road in Westhampton. This project will connect up to 64 homes currently reliant on private wells, which have been impacted by PFAS contamination. The funding was part of a package of bills passed by Congress to fund the federal government.

SCWA WaterTalk Returns on April 10

Mar 25, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority will be hosting the next installment of its WaterTalk series of educational forums on April 10th at 6:00 pm at the Mastic Recreation Center. This event provides an opportunity for customers in the area to learn more and ask questions about their drinking water. Those who are interested but cannot attend can view the event virtually with the link available on SCWA’s website.

New Water Mains to Improve Service, Quality and Pressure in Patchogue

Mar 08, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority recently completed a major water main improvement project on Shaber Road, Louis Avenue and Clinton Avenue in Patchogue. Approximately 1,400 feet of new, larger ductile iron water main replaced the aged, and undersized cast iron water main. As a result of this project, the surrounding area will see improved water distribution and pressure, as well as fire service.

Water Service Improvements Eliminate Dead Ends in Shirley

Mar 08, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority installed approximately 1,480 feet of new ductile water main has been on Merrick Road, Park Avenue, Roberts Road West and Cypress Lane in Shirley. Completed on March 6, this new main was installed to eliminate dead ends in the system. It will also improve water distribution and pressure, as well as fire service.

Suffolk County Water Authority Brings Safe Water to Over 100 Manorville Homes

Feb 29, 2024

At a press conference held at the home of one of its newest customers, the Suffolk County Water Authority announced the completion of a substantial water main extension project in Manorville, which makes high quality public water available to more than 100 homes. This is the culmination of a year’s long effort by residents in the community, elected officials and SCWA to expand public water to this area.

Water Service Improvements to Be Made in West Sayville

Feb 20, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority mobilized to replace approximately 1,900 feet of old water main on Rollstone Avenue in West Sayville. The existing water main has reached the end of its useful life and will be replaced with new ductile iron water main. This project will improve the distribution of water, water pressure and fire protection in the area. In 2022, SCWA replaced more than 1,500 feet of aging water main on nearby Atlantic Avenue in response to rusty water complaints from customers.

SCWA WaterTalk Returns on February 20

Feb 14, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority will be hosting the next installment of its WaterTalk series of educational forums on February 20 at 6:00 pm at Amityville Public Library. This event provides an opportunity for area customers to learn more and ask questions about their drinking water. Those who are interested but cannot attend can view the event virtually, with the link available on SCWA’s website.

Suffolk County Water Authority Hosts Elected Official Forum to Address Critical Drinking Water Issues

Jan 31, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority hosted a forum for elected officials on January 26th at its Education Center in Hauppauge. Over 40 elected officials or their representatives engaged in crucial discussions with SCWA on drinking water issues. The forum served as a platform to address topics such as emerging contaminants, aging infrastructure, advanced treatment systems, lead service lines and efforts to connect homes to the public water system.