News | Suffolk County Water Authority

Water Authority Partners with Amityville School District to Promote Careers in the Water Industry

May 15, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) and Amityville Union Free School District created a unique partnership to encourage students to consider a career in the drinking water industry.

Suffolk County Water Authority Highlights Drinking Water Week; Cuts Ribbon on New Laboratory Expansion

May 09, 2024

Drinking Water Week is a nationally celebrated week from May 5th to 11th to highlight the importance of safe drinking water and recognize the tireless efforts of local water professionals who keep it flowing around the clock.

Suffolk County Water Authority Claims Victory In LIWC Drinking Water Tasting Contest

May 09, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority was recently declared the winner of the Suffolk County portion of the Long Island Water Conference’s 36th annual Drinking Water Tasting Contest.

Suffolk County Water Authority Releases Statement on The Discovery of Carcinogenic Metals in West Islip

Apr 24, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority released the following statement from Chairman Charles Lefkowitz on the announcement that increased levels of cadmium were found at the former Dzus Fastener Co. site on Union Boulevard:

Suffolk County Water Authority Releases Statement on National PFAS Standards

Apr 10, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority released the following statement from Chairman Charles Lefkowitz on the announcement of a national drinking water standard for certain PFAS:

Suffolk County Water Authority Updates Town of Babylon Customers on $6.6 Million Construction Project Investments

Apr 10, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced $6.6 million investments in recently completed and upcoming construction, maintenance and water treatment projects in the Town of Babylon.

Suffolk County Water Authority Releases Statement on Earthquake

Apr 05, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority released the following statement from Chairman Charles Lefkowitz on the earthquake that impacted the northeast United States on April 5th:

Suffolk County Water Authority Completes Three New Advanced Treatment Systems

Apr 03, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced that three new Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) water treatment systems have been completed and put into service in the Town of Smithtown. These state-of-the-art treatment systems are specifically designed to remove the emerging contaminant 1,4-dioxane from the drinking water SCWA supplies. The new systems treat water from three separate public supply wells on Falcon Drive in Hauppauge.

Suffolk County Water Authority Secures $1.25 Million for Water Main Extension Project in Westhampton

Mar 27, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced that Congress has designated $1.25 million in funding for a water main extension project near Old Country Road in Westhampton. This project will connect up to 64 homes currently reliant on private wells, which have been impacted by PFAS contamination. The funding was part of a package of bills passed by Congress to fund the federal government.

SCWA WaterTalk Returns on April 10

Mar 25, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority will be hosting the next installment of its WaterTalk series of educational forums on April 10th at 6:00 pm at the Mastic Recreation Center. This event provides an opportunity for customers in the area to learn more and ask questions about their drinking water. Those who are interested but cannot attend can view the event virtually with the link available on SCWA’s website.