News | Suffolk County Water Authority

Suffolk County Water Authority Replaces Aging Water Main in Centereach

Sep 03, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority replaced approximately 3,200 feet of aging cast iron water main on 43rd Street and Morning Drive in Centereach following numerous main breaks in the area.

Suffolk County Water Authority Partners with Suffolk County to Seek State and Federal Grants to Fund Mattituck Water Main Extension

Aug 06, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority is partnering with County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County to pursue state and federal grant funding to extend public water to up to 60 homes in Mattituck near Reeve Avenue, an area where private wells are impacted by groundwater contamination.

Suffolk County Water Authority Completes Water Main Improvement Project in Montauk

Aug 04, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority has completed a water main replacement project in Montauk, upgrading aging infrastructure to improve water service reliability for local customers.

Suffolk County Water Authority Rescinds Stage 1 Water Alert for Southampton, East Hampton, and Shelter Island; Alert Remains in Southold

Jul 31, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority has rescinded the Stage 1 Water Alert for customers in the towns of Southampton, East Hampton and Shelter Island. The alert remains in effect for customers in Southold.

Suffolk County Water Authority Begins Water Main Upgrade Project in Head of the Harbor

Jul 29, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority has begun a critical infrastructure improvement project in the Village of Head of the Harbor that will replace approximately 5,400 feet of aging, undersized transite water main with new, larger ductile iron water main, improving water reliability and flow for customers throughout the area.

Suffolk County Water Authority Applies for $36 Million in Infrastructure Grants, Led by East Hampton Reservoir Project

Jul 29, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority has submitted applications to New York State for water infrastructure projects totaling $36,040,000.

Suffolk County Water Authority Launches Online Tool to Estimate Connection Costs for Private Well Owners and New Construction

Jul 27, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority launched an innovative new online tool that allows residents on private wells or those constructing new homes to obtain instant estimates for the cost of connecting to the public water system.

Suffolk County Water Authority Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for North Fork Water Main Project, Announces Revised Route

Jul 24, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority issued the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and announced upcoming public meetings for the North Fork Water Main Project.

Suffolk County Water Authority Declares Stage 1 Water Alert on the East End Amid Drought and Record Pumpage

Jul 14, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority is issuing a Stage 1 Water Alert for all customers in the towns of Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton and East Hampton. Despite rains last week, Suffolk County remains in a moderate drought. Portions of the county, particularly on the East End and Huntington, are experiencing severe drought conditions.

Suffolk County Water Authority Urges East End Residents to Halt Unnecessary Water Use Amid Severe Drought and Constrained Supply

Jul 02, 2026

Officials at the Suffolk County Water Authority are issuing an urgent request to residents on the East End, particularly in East Hampton, to immediately reduce water usage. Water demand is approaching record levels due to severe drought conditions and a forecasted heat wave.