News | Suffolk County Water Authority

SCWA Chief Executive Officer Named Treasurer Of National Drinking Water Organization

Nov 14, 2022

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies at its 2022 executive management conference last week named Suffolk County Water Authority Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Szabo as its new treasurer among its appointments for new board members and officers. Szabo, SCWA’s CEO since 2010, previously served on AMWA’s Board of Directors and serves as chairman of the organization’s Legislative Committee. As SCWA CEO, Szabo spearheaded the creation of the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protect

More than 7,000 Feet of Water Main Replaced In Downtown Kings Park

Oct 04, 2022

The Suffolk County Water Authority is nearing completion of a project in downtown Kings Park that will greatly improve the distribution of water and fire protection in the hamlet. The project, which involves the replacement of more than 7,000 feet of aging and undersized water main with larger ductile iron water main on Main Street and adjoining streets in

SCWA Rescinds Water Emergency Improving Conditions Allow Utility to End Call for Strict Measures, But Officials Note Resident Response Needs to Improve in Future

Sep 29, 2022

The Suffolk County Water Authority today rescinded the Stage 1 Water Emergency that went into effect over the summer when a lengthy hot and dry period led to massive water use during the early morning hours but noted that resident response to the call for conservation needs to significantly improve in the future.

Major Water Main Projects in Southold To Improve Flow of Water in Town

Sep 19, 2022

The Suffolk County Water Authority has recently undertaken two water main projects in the Town of Southold that will greatly improve the distribution of water within the town.

WANS, SCWA Enter into Cooperative Agreement For Manage ment of Nassau's Newest Water Authority Under Terms of Two-Year Innovative Partnership SCWA to Provide Expertise in Various Capacities

Sep 16, 2022

WANS, SCWA Enter into Cooperative Agreement For Management of Nassau’s Newest Water Authority Under Terms of Two-Year Innovative Partnership, SCWA to Provide Expertise in Various Capacities

SCWA Applies for Nearly $60 Million in Grants For Water Infrastructure and Treatment Projects

Sep 13, 2022

The Suffolk County Water Authority has applied for nearly $60 million in funding from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) for key water infrastructure projects throughout the SCWA service territory. If approved, the grants would fund vital water quality projects in numerous communities.