Suffolk County Water Authority

 
WATER ALERT STATUS
Huntington Babylon Smithtown Islip Brookhaven Riverhead (No Service) Southampton Southold Shelter Is. East Hampton

Water Alerts

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The Critical Link: Tank Levels and Public Safety

The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) relies on elevated storage tanks to maintain constant water pressure across the distribution system. When levels drop, we issue alerts to protect public safety.

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Peak Summer Demand

Excessive lawn irrigation depletes water storage tanks faster than groundwater wells can actively refill them.

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Systemic Pressure Drop

As the total volume of water inside the tanks drops, gravity-fed water pressure across the system drops with it.

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Fire Reserve Protection

Critical reserves must be maintained in every tank to provide the high-volume pressure local fire departments require for emergencies.

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SCWA Elevated Water Storage Tank
Requested Actions:
  • Strictly follow the odd/even watering schedule based on house numbers.
  • Limit lawn irrigation during off-peak hours (between midnight and 7:00 AM).
  • Check sprinkler systems for leaks or misaligned heads.
Requested Actions:
  • Limit outdoor watering immediately.
  • Strictly adhere to an odd/even watering schedule (Odd numbered homes water on odd dates, etc.) if you must water your lawn.
  • Reduce overall irrigation time by 20% per zone.
  • Delay washing vehicles or hosing down driveways.
Requested Actions:
  • Immediate cessation of all non-essential outdoor water use.
  • Turn off all automatic irrigation controllers until the alert is lifted.
  • Community cooperation is vital to allow tanks to refill for emergency services.