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Suffolk County Water Authority Completes Water Main Replacement Project in West Babylon

Jun 17, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority has completed a water main replacement project on Cabot Road in West Babylon, improving system reliability and strengthening water service for local customers.

Suffolk County Water Authority Honors Local Students with Poster Contest Awards

Jun 10, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority held its 4th Annual Poster Contest Award Ceremony on Tuesday, June 2nd, celebrating the creative achievements of local students who submitted artwork based on the topic of “where does our drinking water comes from.”

Suffolk County Water Authority Replaces Aging Water Main Infrastructure in Southold

May 29, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority completed a water main replacement project in Southold to improve reliability and continue providing high-quality drinking water service to customers in the area.

Suffolk County Water Authority and Suffolk County Eliminate Connection Costs for Medford and Bellport Residents Impacted by PFAS

May 18, 2026

The Suffolk County Water Authority and Suffolk County have partnered to fully fund a water main extension project in the vicinity of National Boulevard in Medford and Bellport, located in the Town of Brookhaven. The project will extend 4,660 feet of water main and connect up to 20 homes to a public water supply.

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.