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Suffolk County Water Authority Hosts WaterTalk at Babylon Public Library

Dec 03, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority hosted a WaterTalk on Monday, December 1 at the Babylon Public Library, drawing a strong turnout from residents. WaterTalk is SCWA’s community forum, designed to bring water-quality experts directly into neighborhoods across Suffolk County to explain how drinking water is tested, discuss infrastructure improvements and answer questions from SCWA’s customers.

Important Announcement About Potential Scam

SCWA has recently been informed about a private company, that has been distributing door hangers to residents. Click Above to Read More.

Suffolk County Water Authority and Suffolk County Sheriffs Office Host Successful Pharmaceutical Take Back Day

Dec 01, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority, in partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a Pharmaceutical Take Back Day event on Saturday, November 22 at SCWA’s Customer Contact Center in Hauppauge. The event provided residents from across Suffolk County a safe and convenient opportunity to dispose of unneeded or expired medications and help ensure these substances stay out of our drinking water supply.

Suffolk County Water Authority to Host Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on November 22

Nov 14, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority will host a Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, November 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the SCWA Customer Contact Center, 260 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge. This event offers a simple and environmentally responsible way for residents to dispose of unused or expired medications. No sign-up is required—just drive up, drop off your medications and leave.

Suffolk County Water Authority to Hold WaterTalk Public Meeting in Babylon

Nov 10, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority will hold the next installment of its WaterTalk series on Monday, December 1st at 6:00 p.m. at the Babylon Public Library located at 24 South Carll Ave, Babylon, NY 11702.

Suffolk County Water Authority Replaces More Than Half a Mile of Aging Water Main on Dune Road

Nov 10, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority replaced approximately 2,700 feet of old cast iron water main along Dune Road in the Village of Quogue with new ductile iron pipe. The project was part of a multi-year effort to upgrade aging infrastructure along Dune Road and improve system reliability for residents and businesses in the area.

Suffolk County Water Authority Invites Residents to Learn About Their Water at Upcoming WaterTalk

Oct 20, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority invites residents to attend the next installment of its WaterTalk series on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the Center Moriches Library, located at 235 Main Street, Center Moriches, NY 11934.

Water Main Replacement Completed on Carleton Avenue in Islip Terrace

Oct 17, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority recently completed work to replace approximately 2,300 feet of aging cast iron water main along Carleton Avenue and surrounding streets in Islip Terrace. The project replaced sections of water main that had experienced numerous breaks in recent years with new ductile iron pipe, improving water quality and reliability for local customers.

Guest Column: The Facts About the North Fork Pipeline

The Suffolk County Water Authority has a plan to address the long-term water supply in Southold. The North Fork Pipeline will address a real and growing crisis: there simply isn’t enough water available during peak summer demand. When temperatures rise, water demand skyrockets. In Southold, our system can’t keep up and that causes customers to experience water coming out of their taps at a trickle. Our storage tanks run dry and our ability to support emergency services is strained.

A Message of Conservation

Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) customers don’t often stop to think about where their tap water comes from. That’s a good thing. It means they can trust that the water flowing from their faucets is of the highest quality, provided by a utility that works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure it. SCWA has been called the silent utility: you turn the tap on, and water comes out. Most people never consider the enormous work that goes into making that happen.