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The Suffolk County Water Authority is a public-benefit corporation serving safe and constantly tested drinking water to approx. 1.2 million Suffolk residents.

Suffolk County, NY
Joined October 2011
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SCWA's WaterWise program gives you account credits for installing water saving devices! Find out what devices qualify and how to get your credits today by visiting SCWA.com/waterwise.
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Big improvements have arrived in Northport! 💧 SCWA recently completed the replacement of approximately 3,900 feet of aging water main in Northport, bringing more reliable water service to the surrounding neighborhood.
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CEO Jeff Szabo and New York State Senator @senatormattera, a former SCWA Board member, visited the site to see the work firsthand. The project replaces older cast iron pipes with durable ductile iron, helping prevent breaks and keep water flowing reliably for the community.
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Yesterday, Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz joined with a bipartisan group of New York State elected officials and the Citizen's Campaign for the Environment to promote the work SCWA has done to keep drinking water safe for our customers.
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SCWA has been in full compliance with federal drinking water standards of 4 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS since last year, six years ahead of the deadline to comply. SCWA remains at the cutting edge of drinking water quality and testing.
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HomeServe offers optional and affordable repair plans for water service lines and sewer septic lines to SCWA customers. Homeowners with a plan who have a service line issue can call the HomeServe 24-hour hotline to schedule a repair.
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HomeServe will then dispatch a local, reliable contractor to the home. The plans feature no service fees or deductibles on covered repairs, and the repair work is guaranteed for one year. For more information, contact HomeServe at 844-870-9812 or visit homeserveSCWA.com.
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Want to know what's in your water? Use the My Water Quality tool! Type in your address and get a report on the quality of water being delivered right to your home. Visit SCWA.com/mywaterquality to try it for yourself!
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Want to know how water gets to your tap? Follow the journey of water from nature to your home. Every day, SCWA is drawing water from our natural aquifers to deliver to your tap. Visit SCWA.com/sourcetotap to learn more!
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In recognition of Columbus Day weekend, SCWA's Customer Contact Center is closed today.
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Concerned about lead pipes? SCWA has fully removed lead lines from our system! Find out how we did it and check your address on our dashboard. Visit SCWA.com/leadandcopper.
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Experiencing a loss of water service? SCWA's Digital Support Center lets you skip the phone queue and get answers fast. Visit scwa.com/contact to learn more.
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SCWA's WaterWise program gives you account credits for installing water saving devices! Find out what devices qualify and how to get your credits today by visiting SCWA.com/waterwise.
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This Source Water Protection Week, it’s important to remember the best ways to fertilize your plants and how to best dispose of fertilizers and pesticides. Never pour leftovers down the drain or on the ground, this can risk contaminating the water supply.
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Always rinse out empty containers before disposing of them as well. Whatever we put in the ground will eventually make its way back into our aquifer, the sole source of drinking water on Long Island.
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One of the best ways you can help protect our sole source aquifer is by properly disposing of your pharmaceutical waste. Pharmaceuticals can end up in the soil or groundwater supply, posing risks to human health.
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Improper disposal of medications can lead to contamination of the aquifer and the environment. Be sure to follow these tips when disposing of your pharmaceutical waste. Small actions can make a big impact in protecting our aquifer!
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This Source Water Protection Week, remember to help conserve our sole source aquifer by following these easy steps, such as utilizing SCWA's WaterWise program or following the odd/even lawn watering schedule! Visit scwa.com/conservation to learn more.
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PFAS are widely used, long lasting chemicals that break down slowly. They can be found in items such as popcorn bags, paints, non-stick cookware, cosmetics and more.
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SCWA treats and tests your drinking water to remove PFAS, but the best thing we can do is prevent it from polluting our aquifer in the first place. Be sure to look for products labeled as PFAS-free whenever possible!
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