This Water Availability Application is to be used for the following scenarios:
- If you are building a new residential property and want information on connecting to SCWA water
- If you are currently on a well and want information on switching over to SCWA water
- If you are maintaining your well, building a new well or upgrading your septic system and need a “distance to the nearest main” letter of availability for your Department of Health application
- Commercial or residential properties that need a water availability letter for the Department of Health application (not required for existing residential SCWA customers).
*If you already have service with SCWA and are moving to a new location in Suffolk County or if you are moving into a new house that already has service and want to transfer the account into your name, see
Moving In/Out? Let Us Know!
*Commercial premises looking for pricing will need to file a backflow application with the Cross Connection Department
New Service for a Residential Customer
You will need:
- Survey of the subject property
- Tax map number
- Address of property to be served
- Completed application card (plus water main extension agreement and service application if applicable).
- Connection fees
Please contact our New Service Department at (631)218-1148 for an information packet to be mailed or picked up in person. The packet contains detailed information and procedures to assist you.
New Service for a Commercial Customer
You will need:
- Survey of the subject property
- Tax map number
- Mailing address, telephone number of applicant or their agent
- Water flow requirements, including fire flows
- Connection fees
- Security deposits
Please contact our New Service Department at (631) 218-1148 for an information packet to be mailed or picked up in person. The packet contains detailed information and procedures to assist you.