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    Suffolk County Water Authority Gives Preference to Local Small Businesses

    Jul 31, 2024

    The Suffolk County Water Authority will now allow preference to small businesses that have their primary place of business in Suffolk County when considering bids on contracts. The new policy was adopted by a unanimous vote at its board meeting on July 26th. SCWA can now consider local businesses to be the best value if they meet the criteria and are no more than 5% higher than the next lowest bid.​

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    Over One Mile of New Water Main Coming to Large Area of Wainscott

    Jul 19, 2024

    The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is currently undertaking one of its biggest water main projects of 2024 in Wainscott. More than 8,000 feet, or just over 1.5 miles, of new ductile iron water main is set to be installed on Wainscott-Northwest Road, South Breeze Drive and Sag Harbor Turnpike, connecting different parts of the area’s distribution system.

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    Next Generation of Water Meters Go Live in Suffolk County

    Jul 08, 2024

    Certain customers of the Suffolk County Water Authority are now equipped with the latest water meter technology, allowing real time monitoring of water use and other advanced features. The meters utilize advanced data transmission equipment that allows constant communication between the meter and SCWA’s system.

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    SCWA Infrastructure to See Improvements in Islip Terrace

    Jun 20, 2024

    Residents of Fairview Avenue in Islip Terrace are set to benefit from a new Suffolk County Water Authority project. SCWA is replacing approximately 2,700 feet of undersized water main in the area with new larger ductile iron water main. Five fire hydrants will also be installed in the area.

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    S&P Reaffirms Suffolk County Water Authority AAA Rating for 2024

    Jun 18, 2024

    S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Suffolk County Water Authority’s AAA bond rating for 2024. This designation means SCWA would benefit from the most favorable interest rates if entering the bond market to fund critical capital projects. Although SCWA says it does not anticipate needing to enter the market to borrow, this affirmation is a strong indication of the utility’s financial health.

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    Suffolk County Water Authority Applies for Over $80 Million in Grant Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

    Jun 17, 2024

    The Suffolk County Water Authority announced today that it has submitted applications for grant funding through the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA). The 38 projects are estimated to cost $80 million in total. The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation made $325 million available for clean water and drinking water improvement projects.

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    Water Service on Main Road in Greenport to Be Improved by New Water Mains

    Jun 14, 2024

    The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is undertaking a major water main replacement project on Main Road in Greenport. The area will see approximately 2,100 feet of undersized water main replaced with new larger ductile iron water main, as well as the installation or replacement of four fire hydrants.​

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    John Rose Appointed to the Suffolk County Water Authority Board

    Jun 05, 2024

    The Suffolk County Legislature has appointed John Rose of Setauket to the Board of the Suffolk County Water Authority. The unanimous vote came at the June 4th general meeting of the Legislature.

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    Water Main Improvement Project Enhances Beachfront Service in Quogue

    May 31, 2024

    The Suffolk County Water Authority has recently completed an important water main improvement project in Quogue. Approximately 1,300 feet of cast iron water main on Dune Road that has reached the end of its useful life will be replaced with larger ductile water main.

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    New Survey Shows Overwhelming Approval of Suffolk County Water Authority

    May 24, 2024

    Customers of the Suffolk County Water Authority give the drinking water provider high marks for performance in water quality, customer service and overall performance. The survey was conducted by the independent market and opinion research firm Probolsky Research between April 11th and 21st.

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