News | Suffolk County Water Authority

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.

Lindenhurst and West Islip Residents Currently Experiencing Water Main Breaks

Jan 22, 2025

Due to the severe cold, the Suffolk County Water Authority is currently repairing water main breaks in Lindenhurst and West Islip. The Lindenhurst break on Jackson Avenue initially had five to six blocks that were impacted. SCWA crews have turned off the water supply to the area and are currently pumping water out. While eight customers are without water, crews are isolating valves to restore service to parts of the area as water levels are reduced.

We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls

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Suffolk County Water Authority Joins with Three Village Civic Association to Host WaterTalk in Setauket

Jan 13, 2025

The Suffolk County Water Authority will host the next installment of its WaterTalk series of educational forums in collaboration with the Three Village Civic Association on Monday, February 3rd at 7:30 pm at the Setauket Fire Department, located at 190 Main St, Setauket-East Setauket, NY 11733. This event provides an opportunity for residents to learn more and ask questions about their drinking water.

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.