Suffolk County Water Authority Archives

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’...

09.29.2022 Featured Story

SCWA rescinds Stage 1 Water Emergency, says summer drought should be ‘wake-up call’ for residents

The Suffolk County Water Authority on Thursday rescinded the Stage 1 Water Emergency that went into effect during the summer to combat drought conditions. Officials with SCWA said recent...

08.03.2022 News

Amid drought watch, water authority asks East End residents to limit usage

The Suffolk County Water Authority on Tuesday declared a Stage 1 water emergency across the East End as demand soars during a particularly arid summer. Officials held a press...

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