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Southampton Town Approves $1.2 Million in Community Preservation Funds for Westhampton Public Drinking Water Expansion

Dec 17, 2024

The Town of Southampton has unanimously approved $1.2 million in Community Preservation Funds (CPF) to support a Suffolk County Water Authority project which will bring high quality public water to homes in Westhampton. The funding, approved during a Town Council meeting on Tuesday, December 10, was the final piece needed to fully fund the $3.8 million project, which will provide public water access to 57 homes with private wells contaminated by PFAS.

Center Bay Drive in West Islip to See Water Main Replacement

Dec 05, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority is replacing water main on Center Bay Drive in West Islip. Approximately 1,400 feet of aging water main will be replaced with new, more durable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes. This project aims to provide more reliable water service while improving distribution and fire protection to the community.

Suffolk County Water Authority and Village of Port Jefferson Celebrate Collaborative Infrastructure Upgrades and Road Restoration

Nov 26, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority and the Village of Port Jefferson celebrated the completion of three major water infrastructure projects in the village with a ceremonial check presentation. SCWA is providing $473,000 to the Village as payment for road restoration, enabling curb-to-curb paving of affected roads efficiently and at no cost to residents.

Water Main Upgrade in Westhampton Beach Set to Improve Water Service

Nov 19, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority replaced approximately 600 feet of outdated cast iron water main on Old Meadow Bend in Westhampton Beach with a larger, more durable Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water main. The project will address low water flow, improve fire protection, enhance distribution efficiency and increase overall water pressure for residents.

Suffolk County Water Authority Awarded $21.5 Million in Grant Funding for Drinking Water Infrastructure Projects

Nov 07, 2024

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation announced $435 million in Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grants across 102 projects statewide, funding critical water infrastructure improvements throughout New York State. Among the largest single recipients, the Suffolk County Water Authority has been awarded $21.5 million this year—the largest grant SCWA has received through the WIIA program to date, surpassing its previous record of $21.4 million in 2021.

Fall Drought Leads to Record Breaking Water Demand in Suffolk County

Nov 06, 2024

A fall drought has driven Suffolk County water demand to record-breaking levels, typically seen only during peak summer months. The Suffolk County Water Authority reports that it pumped approximately 7 billion gallons of water in October, about 1.5 billion gallons more than usual for the month, following one of the driest months of September and October on record.

Suffolk County Water Authority to Host WaterTalk in Huntington on November 13th

Nov 05, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority will host the next installment of its WaterTalk series of educational forums on Wednesday, November 13th at 6:00 pm at the Huntington Public Library in Huntington. This event provides an opportunity for customers to learn more and ask questions about their drinking water. Those who are interested but cannot attend in person can view the event virtually, with the link available on SCWA’s website.

Suffolk County Water Authority Announces New Deputy CEO for Customer Service

Oct 18, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority has announced the appointment of Frank Tassone as its new Deputy CEO for Customer Service. With extensive experience in government operations and management, Tassone brings a wealth of knowledge that will help further enhance SCWA’s commitment to delivering high-quality service to its customers.

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.