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See all the important news and information on the Suffolk County Water Authority.
With a deep freeze continuing to grip Long Island, the Suffolk County Water Authority says its repair crews have been working around the clock to address 219 main water breaks this season.
As a major winter storm approaches the region, the Suffolk County Water Authority has initiated emergency preparedness protocols to ensure the reliable delivery of high-quality drinking water to all customers. Despite the forecasted conditions, SCWA operations will continue 24/7.
The Suffolk County Water Authority has partnered with HomeServe, an independent company, to educate homeowners about their service line responsibilities and introduce optional protection plans for the water and sewer lines that connect their homes to utility systems.
The Suffolk County Water Authority has completed the replacement of approximately 2,400 feet of aging transite water main along Floyd Road and surrounding streets following an uptick in main breaks in the area.
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation awarded the Suffolk County Water Authority $7 million in grant funding to support five Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment projects designed to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water.
William Davidson has been sworn in as a member of the Suffolk County Water Authority Board following his unanimous confirmation by the Suffolk County Legislature on November 25th. Davidson replaces outgoing Board Member Tim Bishop and will serve a five-year term.
The Long Island Water Conference (LIWC) has appointed Brendan Warner, Director of Construction & Maintenance at the Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA), as its new Chair. Warner previously served as LIWC’s First Vice Chair. His appointment was formalized at the organization’s December meeting and installation ceremony.
Ty Fuller, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Lead Hydrogeologist, will serve as Chair of the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection (LICAP). Fuller will serve the remainder of the term of outgoing Chair Jeff Szabo, who is stepping down at the end of this year.
The Suffolk County Water Authority announced that it has reached a new collective bargaining agreement with Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 393, covering employees in SCWA’s nationally recognized water quality laboratory.
A recent media report cited lead levels in water at several Suffolk County school districts within the Suffolk County Water Authority service territory. In response, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Szabo issued the following statement:
The Suffolk County Water Authority hosted a WaterTalk on Monday, December 1 at the Babylon Public Library, drawing a strong turnout from residents. WaterTalk is SCWA’s community forum, designed to bring water-quality experts directly into neighborhoods across Suffolk County to explain how drinking water is tested, discuss infrastructure improvements and answer questions from SCWA’s customers.
SCWA has recently been informed about a private company, that has been distributing door hangers to residents. Click Above to Read More.