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A Message of Conservation

Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) customers don’t often stop to think about where their tap water comes from. That’s a good thing. It means they can trust that the water flowing from their faucets is of the highest quality, provided by a utility that works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure it. SCWA has been called the silent utility: you turn the tap on, and water comes out. Most people never consider the enormous work that goes into making that happen.

Drinking Water: A Career path for Suffolk Countys Next Generation

Every home, business, hospital and fire department in Suffolk County depends on one thing above all else: clean, reliable drinking water. It’s so ever-present that most of us don’t think twice when we turn on the tap. But behind every glass of water is a workforce of skilled professionals making sure that 1.5 million people can count on this essential service every single day.

A Safer Water Supply And New Tools to See It

At the Suffolk County Water Authority, our job is to deliver the highest quality drinking water possible. That means staying ahead of emerging threats to our groundwater and giving our customers the tools they need to understand exactly what’s in their water.

Winter Weather Puts Pressure on Our Water Mains, But SCWA Crews Are Ready

As the winter season continues, the Suffolk County Water Authority is once again hard at work responding to one of the most challenging aspects of delivering high quality water during the colder months: water main breaks. With over 6,000 miles of water main stretching from Melville to Montauk, and even across Fire Island and Shelter Island, our infrastructure is vast—enough to reach all the way to Siberia.

Delivering High Quality Drinking Water Starts with Investing in Good Infrastructure

At the Suffolk County Water Authority, our mission goes beyond delivering water—we are committed to building trust with our customers by providing a reliable supply of water, meeting the highest quality standards and maintaining a strong distribution system. Over the past several years, we have made major investments in the Town of Babylon to strengthen infrastructure, enhance water treatment and improve the appearance of our facilities.

SCWA Celebrates Major Step in South River Road Water Main Project Bringing Public Water to Area Impacted by PFAS Contamination

Oct 15, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority today marked completion of Phase 1 of its South River Road water main project, one of the largest public water expansions undertaken in decades.

Local Officials Tour Upgraded SCWA Well Field Facility in Kings Park

Oct 14, 2025

Suffolk County Water Authority Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz and Deputy CEO for Customer Service Frank Tassone recently hosted Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim and Smithtown Councilman Tom Lohmann for a tour of SCWA’s newly upgraded Old Dock Road well field facility.

Water Main Installation Project Completed in East Moriches

Oct 09, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority recently completed the installation of approximately 3,200 feet of new ductile iron water main along Montauk Highway in East Moriches.

The Suffolk County Water Authority Assumes Operation of West Gilgo Beach Water System

Oct 07, 2025

After more than a decade of discussions, the Suffolk County Water Authority officially assumed operation of the West Gilgo Beach water system, ensuring the community will be supplied with reliable, high-quality drinking water service.

The Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection Launches Enhanced Version of WaterTraq with Decade Long Trend Tracking

Oct 02, 2025

The Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection launched a major update to WaterTraq, its groundwater quality mapping and data system, which has been collecting and making publicly available water quality data from most Long Island water suppliers for over a decade.