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Suffolk County Water Authority Releases Latest Episode of Podcast What About Water Featuring County Executive Ed Romaine

Oct 10, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority released the latest episode of its podcast, What About Water, hosted by SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo. Featured on the episode is a discussion with Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. In the podcast, the two address his history of supporting public drinking water and how the expansion of the Drinking Water Protection Program will positively impact Suffolk County.

SCWA and Suffolk County Police Department Partner for Pharmaceutical Take Back Day

Oct 02, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority, in collaboration with the Suffolk County Police Department’s 4th Precinct, held a Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, September 28th. Over 260 pounds of expired and unused pharmaceuticals were collected, ensuring these medications were safely disposed of and prevented from contaminating the region’s aquifer.

Suffolk County Water Authority to Host Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on September 28

Sep 19, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority will host a Pharmaceutical Take Back Day on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SCWA Education 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. Note that medical sharps cannot be accepted.

Suffolk County Water Authority Sees Success of Water Conservation Efforts During One of Hottest Summers on Record

Sep 17, 2024

Despite one of the hottest years on record, the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) successfully managed water demand without experiencing the stress typically seen during peak summer usage. In past years, SCWA often faced peak demands up to 540,000 gallons per minute (gpm). This summer, however, demand never exceeded 520,000 gpm and rarely surpassed 510,000 gpm.

Two New Advanced Treatment Systems Added to Suffolk County Water Authority System

Sep 13, 2024

Two new Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) water treatment systems have been completed and put into service in the Town of Huntington by the Suffolk County Water Authority. 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 two separate public supply wells on Middleville Road in Northport.

SCWA Receives Award for Best-Tasting Water in Suffolk County

Aug 06, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority received the trophy for winning the Long Island Water Conference’s 36th annual Drinking Water Tasting Contest. SCWA's water was declared the best-tasting among all Suffolk County water providers in May. The trophy commemorating the win was delivered to SCWA and will now be on display all year, until it passes on to the next winner in 2025. Water from 14 providers from across Long Island were considered for the contest.

Lindenhurst Residents to Benefit from New Water Mains

Aug 02, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is undertaking a project on 1st Street in Lindenhurst that will see approximately 2,400 feet of undersized cast iron water main replaced with new larger ductile iron water main. This will help increase efficiency in the distribution of water to residents’ homes and improve fire flow. It will also help to mitigate the risk of water main breaks when cooler weather arrives.

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.

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.

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.