The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is undertaking a project on 1st Street in Lindenhurst that will see approximately 2,400 feet of undersized cast iron water main replaced with new larger ductile iron water main. This will help increase efficiency in the distribution of water to residents’ homes and improve fire flow. It will also help to mitigate the risk of water main breaks when cooler weather arrives.
“The 1st Street water main upgrade installation is another example of SCWA's commitment to upgrading its infrastructure to deliver the highest quality water service to its customers here in Suffolk County,” said Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey. “The replacement of more than two thousand feet of obsolete undersized cast iron water mains will improve reliability and fire protection for the residents in Lindenhurst Village. SCWA is a premier water provider that continues to stay ahead of the needs of its customers in both water quality and delivery.”
"I want to thank the Suffolk County Water Authority for their continued support to the Village of Lindenhurst as they replace nearly one-half mile of damaged piping,” said Lindenhurst Mayor Michael A. Lavorata. “The increased width of the new piping will also benefit the quality of life for residents in the area as it will cause an increase in their water pressure.”
“Our residents’ water service is highly dependent on the quality of the water mains beneath their streets,” said SCWA Chairman Charles Lefkowitz. “We here at SCWA work diligently to ensure that our mains are in top working condition, which can sometimes mean entirely replacing them. When this project is complete, these Lindenhurst residents will be able to rest assured that they now benefit from some of the newest water main infrastructure in all of Suffolk County.”
This area of Lindenhurst is primarily residential, with dozens of residents relying on these water mains every day. When a water main reaches the end of its useful life, it becomes prone to breaks, which can cause disruptions in water service. Once this project is complete, the risk of these disruptions dramatically decreases in this area for the next several years.
About SCWA:
The Suffolk County Water Authority is an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the authority of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York. Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the Authority operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis.