07.14.2026 News SCWA issues water alert for Southold Town, Shelter Island The Suffolk County Water Authority issued a Stage 1 water alert for all customers within the Town of Southold on Tuesday in response to a moderate regional drought. Shelter...
03.26.2026 News Southold supervisor voices concerns for North Fork pipeline Southold Town Supervisor Al Krupski raised concerns about where water would come from for the proposed Suffolk County Water Authority pipeline — as Riverhead readies for a legal fight...
07.09.2025 Environment Southold residents urged to conserve water usage Although several days of rain are predicted for the next week, the Suffolk County Water Authority said a Stage 1 Water Alert may be declared for Southold, according to...
06.09.2025 News SCWA looks to meet demand with 12-mile North Fork pipeline The Suffolk County Water Authority proposed a 12-mile pipeline across the North Fork to supplement existing systems in Riverhead and Southold Towns. The pipeline would augment existing water supplies...
06.06.2025 Government Irrigation law to be floated in Southold The Southold Town Board will weigh a new law regarding use of irrigation systems during a public hearing set for Tuesday, June 24, at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall....
01.15.2025 News Suffolk County Water Authority seeks customer input for social media campaign In response to ongoing local concerns about safe drinking water, Suffolk County Water Authority is launching a social media campaign to answer your big questions. The authority is seeking the public’s...
08.25.2024 Opinion Guest Spot: Preserving aquifer key to area’s future Let’s be clear: Water is the most precious resource we have on Long Island. But supplying drinking water on the North Fork is more difficult and expensive than in...
03.24.2023 News Groundbreaking county water main extension project will link Southold Town to Central Pine Barrens aquifer On Thursday morning in Laurel, the Suffolk County Water Authority broke ground on the largest water main extension project in its history — a $35 million effort to build...
02.14.2023 Environment Water authority introduces new program to boost conservation Following last year’s urgent campaign for water conservation during a summer plagued by extreme heat and drought conditions, the Suffolk County Water Authority is trying a ‘carrot and stick’...
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