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Suffolk County Water Authority Breaks Ground on Historic Project to Extend Public Water in Manorville

Sep 22, 2023

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced today that it has broken ground on a project to extend more than 20,000 feet of water main to homes in Manorville impacted by PFAS contamination. The announcement comes after a year’s long effort by residents to get high quality public drinking water to the area. In 2017, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS) began assessing private wells, which are used to supply the homes with drinking water and discovered the presence

Suffolk County Water Authority and Irrigation Association of New York Hold Smart Irrigation Seminar

Sep 18, 2023

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) and the Irrigation Association of New York (IANY) joined together to hold a seminar for irrigation professionals on smart irrigation devices and techniques. The presentation was held on Thursday, September 14th at the North Sea Community House in Southampton. It was part of an on-going effort by SCWA to encourage the use of water saving devices, like smart controllers for automatic sprinkler systems, that save customers money and reduce their water

Suffolk County Water Authority Provides Tour of Drinking Water Facilities to Tribal Utility Summit

Sep 15, 2023

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) held a tour and demonstration of its facilities to a group of water professionals whose utilities serve Tribal Nations. The tour was part of the 2023 United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Utility Summit, which provide technical assistance and training to USET member Tribal Nation’s water utilities. This year’s summit was hosted by the Shinnecock Nation. More than 30 attendees joined SCWA, which gave technical explanations of its water treatment

Suffolk County Water Authority Hosts Chief Executive Officer of National Drinking Water Organization

Sep 12, 2023

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) hosted Tom Dobbins, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) for a visit of its facilities. Dobbins was named CEO of the organization in 2022 and visits with member organizations to understand their challenges. AMWA is an industry group that represents the interests of the largest metropolitan drinking water suppliers across the country. Their membership serves more than 160 million people across the United States

Suffolk County Water Authority Completes Eight New Advanced Treatment Systems in Town of Huntington

Aug 24, 2023

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) announced that it recently completed eight new Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) water treatment systems throughout the Town of Huntington. These state-of-the-art treatment systems are specifically designed to remove the emerging contaminant 1,4-dioxane from the SCWA su water. SCWA worked to install them ahead of a state regulatory deadline on August 25th, ensuring that customers continue to have access to high quality drinking water.

Suffolk County Water Authority Applies for Over $100 Million in Grant Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

Aug 10, 2023

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) announced today that it has submitted applications for more than $100 million in grant funding through the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA). The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation made $425 million available for clean water and drinking water improvement projects. This represents the largest funding request in SCWA's history, signaling a significant effort towards bolstering its water treatment capabilities and expanding acces

Suffolk County Water Authority Extends Water Main to Improve Distribution in Amityville

Aug 09, 2023

A project to extend water main in Amityville is currently underway by the Suffolk County Water Authority. More than 360 feet of new ductile iron water main is being installed on Richmond Avenue and Bayside Avenue. The extension will improve the distribution of water, water pressure and fire protection in the area.

Suffolk County Water Authority is currently investigating an emergency water main break in Miller Place. We have crews on site.

Suffolk County Water Authority is currently investigating an emergency water main break in Miller Place. We have crews on site. During this time, you may experience a disruption in your water service, to include low pressure, temporary discolored water or no water. We are working on resolving this issue this issue as soon as possible to have your service restored.

Suffolk County is Currently Experiencing a Moderate Drought

Aug 04, 2023

Suffolk County is currently experiencing a moderate drought, posing a significant threat to our water supply. We need your help to conserve during this period of drought.

SCWA Customer Service is currently experiencing call center interruptions

Jul 28, 2023

The Suffolk County Water Authority is currently undergoing a company-wide upgrade to our telephone system. During this time, you may experience longer than usual wait times or a busy signal while attempting to contact us. If you have an emergency, such as reporting a water main