News | Suffolk County Water Authority

Suffolk County Water Authority Replaces Aging Water Main Along Park Avenue in Huntington

Apr 28, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority replaced 3,800 feet of aging, undersized water main along Park Avenue in Huntington. The $1.7 million dollar project is aimed at improving water service reliability, pressure and fire protection in the area.

Suffolk County Water Authority Enters 40 Year Agreement to Operate Saltaire Water System

Apr 27, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority and the Village of Saltaire have announced a 40-year agreement for SCWA to operate the Saltaire public water system on Fire Island. Through this agreement, SCWA will manage 456 service connections, including 26 village-owned connections and assume maintenance of 62 fire hydrants throughout the community.

Suffolk County Water Authority to Host Purchasing Forum During Small Business Week

Apr 24, 2026

To mark National Small Business Week, the Suffolk County Water Authority will host a purchasing forum on Tuesday, May 5 at 11:00 a.m. at its Bay Shore facility, located at 180 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706.

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SCWA Partners with Good Samaritans Center for Pediatric Care to Promote Hydration Among Children

Apr 09, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority continued its partnership with Good Samaritan’s Center for Pediatric Care in Babylon, providing reusable water bottles to children seen by the Center’s specialists each day.

The Suffolk County Water Authority Announces Innovation in Water Research Fund and Inaugural Grant to Stony Brook Center for Clean Water Technology

Mar 31, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced the establishment of the Innovation in Water Research Fund to support projects that are at the forefront of research and innovation in the water industry. SCWA awarded the fund's inaugural grant to the Stony Brook Center for Clean Water Technology (CCWT) to research new carbon sources for PFAS removal systems.

Suffolk County Water Authority Approves $346 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

Mar 30, 2026

At its March 26th board meeting, the Suffolk County Water Authority adopted its budget for Fiscal Year 2027, totaling $346 million. The budget funds advanced water treatment and infrastructure upgrades while responding to changing economic factors.

Suffolk County Water Authority Completes Water Main Replacement Project in East Islip

Mar 23, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority replaced approximately 5,000 feet of aging water main on East Madison Street in East Islip. The project was part of SCWA’s ongoing effort to modernize its distribution system and enhanced service reliability for local customers.

Suffolk County Water Authority Reports Record Breaking Main Break Season During Winter

Mar 19, 2026

As the winter season ends the Suffolk County Water Authority reported that its repair crews worked around the clock to address 504 main water breaks from December through February—the highest number through that period in at least a decade. Across Suffolk County, crews braved sub-zero temperatures and ice to maintain reliable service to SCWA’s 1.2 million customers.

Suffolk County Water Authority Acts to Protect North Fork Water Supply Project

Feb 13, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority took action this week to protect the North Fork’s water supply project by commencing an action in Suffolk Courts against the Town of Riverhead.

As Deep Freeze Continues Across Long Island, Suffolk Water Authority Crews Repair More Than 200 Main Breaks Since December

Jan 29, 2026

With a deep freeze continuing to grip Long Island, the Suffolk County Water Authority says its repair crews have been working around the clock to address 219 main water breaks this season.