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Statement from Suffolk County Water Authority Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz in Response to EPA Announcement on PFAS Standards

May 15, 2025

In response to the announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on national drinking water standards for some PFAS compounds, Suffolk County Water Authority Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz issued the following statement.

Suffolk County Water Authority Begins Infrastructure Upgrade in West Babylon

May 01, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) has begun work to replace approximately 2,060 feet of undersized cast iron water main with new, larger ductile iron water main on Arnold Avenue and surrounding streets in West Babylon.

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Suffolk County Water Authority Launches Innovative New Tool Offering Customers a Precise Look at Their Water Quality

Apr 14, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority today announced the launch of a new, groundbreaking online tool that gives customers the most precise view yet of the quality of the water delivered directly to their taps.

Suffolk County Water Authority to Upgrade Water Infrastructure in Head of the Harbor

Apr 08, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) is underway replacing approximately 2,800 feet of aging water main with new, ductile iron water main on Moriches Road, Fifty Acre Road, Cordwood Path and surrounding streets in the village of Head of the Harbor.

Suffolk County Water Authority Replaces Water Infrastructure in Babylon

Mar 19, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority completed an important improvement project in the Village of Babylon, replacing approximately 2,800 feet of outdated and undersized transite water main with new, more durable P.V.C. water main. The project took place on Virginia Road, Shore Road, Edward Avenue and Mortimer Avenue.

Suffolk County Water Authority to Host WaterTalk in Middle Island on March 26th

Mar 13, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority is holding the next installment of its WaterTalk series of public meetings on Wednesday, March 26th at 6:00 pm at the Longwood Public Library, located at 800 Middle Country Rd, Middle Island, NY 11953.

Suffolk County Water Authority Replaces Water Main on Cedar Point Drive in West Islip

Feb 21, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority is replacing approximately 5,000 feet of aging transite water main on Cedar Point Drive in West Islip as the existing water main reaches the end of its useful life.

Suffolk County Water Authority AAA Bond Rating Remains Unchanged, Reflecting Continued Financial Strength

Feb 18, 2025

Despite persistent economic pressures and rising infrastructure costs across the region, Suffolk County Water Authority’s AAA bond rating remains unchanged, according to Fitch Ratings. The highest possible rating reflects SCWA’s strong financial management, operational efficiency and commitment to infrastructure investment without increasing long-term debt.

Suffolk County Water Authority Responds to Surge in Main Breaks Amid Deep Winter Cold

Feb 05, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority has responded to a high number of water main breaks this winter due to frigid temperatures. Since January 1st, SCWA crews responded to 224 main breaks, more than double the same period last year when 101 main breaks were repaired. This is the highest number in a single month since January 2018, when 268 main breaks were recorded. Freezing temperatures cause the ground to shift, placing stress on SCWA’s underground water mains.