News | Suffolk County Water Authority

Suffolk County Water Authority Claims Victory In LIWC Drinking Water Tasting Contest

May 09, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority was recently declared the winner of the Suffolk County portion of the Long Island Water Conference’s 36th annual Drinking Water Tasting Contest.

Suffolk County Water Authority Releases Statement on The Discovery of Carcinogenic Metals in West Islip

Apr 24, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority released the following statement from Chairman Charles Lefkowitz on the announcement that increased levels of cadmium were found at the former Dzus Fastener Co. site on Union Boulevard:

Suffolk County Water Authority Releases Statement on National PFAS Standards

Apr 10, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority released the following statement from Chairman Charles Lefkowitz on the announcement of a national drinking water standard for certain PFAS:

Suffolk County Water Authority Updates Town of Babylon Customers on $6.6 Million Construction Project Investments

Apr 10, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced $6.6 million investments in recently completed and upcoming construction, maintenance and water treatment projects in the Town of Babylon.

Suffolk County Water Authority Releases Statement on Earthquake

Apr 05, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority released the following statement from Chairman Charles Lefkowitz on the earthquake that impacted the northeast United States on April 5th:

Suffolk County Water Authority Completes Three New Advanced Treatment Systems

Apr 03, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced that three new Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) water treatment systems have been completed and put into service in the Town of Smithtown. 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 three separate public supply wells on Falcon Drive in Hauppauge.

Suffolk County Water Authority Secures $1.25 Million for Water Main Extension Project in Westhampton

Mar 27, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced that Congress has designated $1.25 million in funding for a water main extension project near Old Country Road in Westhampton. This project will connect up to 64 homes currently reliant on private wells, which have been impacted by PFAS contamination. The funding was part of a package of bills passed by Congress to fund the federal government.

SCWA WaterTalk Returns on April 10

Mar 25, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority will be hosting the next installment of its WaterTalk series of educational forums on April 10th at 6:00 pm at the Mastic Recreation Center. This event provides an opportunity for customers in the area to learn more and ask questions about their drinking water. Those who are interested but cannot attend can view the event virtually with the link available on SCWA’s website.

New Water Mains to Improve Service, Quality and Pressure in Patchogue

Mar 08, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority recently completed a major water main improvement project on Shaber Road, Louis Avenue and Clinton Avenue in Patchogue. Approximately 1,400 feet of new, larger ductile iron water main replaced the aged, and undersized cast iron water main. As a result of this project, the surrounding area will see improved water distribution and pressure, as well as fire service.

Water Service Improvements Eliminate Dead Ends in Shirley

Mar 08, 2024

The Suffolk County Water Authority installed approximately 1,480 feet of new ductile water main has been on Merrick Road, Park Avenue, Roberts Road West and Cypress Lane in Shirley. Completed on March 6, this new main was installed to eliminate dead ends in the system. It will also improve water distribution and pressure, as well as fire service.