In episode 23 of 'What About Water?', SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo sits down with Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine to discuss an important ballot initiative voters will be presented with this Election Day. The discussion delves into the history of water infrastructure on Long Island how the future of water will be shaped this November. They also discuss …

In episode 22 of 'What About Water?', SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo sits down with Deputy CEO of Operations Joe Pokorny and Laboratory Project Manager Gavin Marsden to discuss the issue of lead in drinking water and the minimal threat the issue poses to Suffolk County. The discussion gets into the recent history of lead-related problems in other parts of the…

In episode 21 of 'What About Water?', SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo sits down with Director of Strategic Initiatives Ty Fuller and Deputy Director of Production Control Phil Thompson to discuss topics surrounding conservation. The discussion delves into the complexities of maintaining our infrastructure during the hot, summer months and covers tips for how S…

In Episode 20 of ‘What About Water?’, we are answering questions from you, our customers. We asked you what you want to know the most about your drinking water. Our panel of experts are answering some of the most popular and interesting questions. We also have a snippet from SCWA Chairman Charles Lefkowitz's recent guest appearance on the TBR Podca…

In Episode 19 of ‘What About Water?’, we are answering questions from you, our customers. We asked you what you want to know the most about your drinking water. Our panel of experts are answering some of the most popular and interesting questions.Oleh Suffolk County Water Authority

The foundation of any government is to provide basic essential services to the public so that they have an opportunity to lead a safe and healthy life. One of those services, one that is essential to life, is providing safe drinking water. But how do people respond when government fails to provide those services? What choices are made when the publ…

Summer is over and for the second year in a row Long Island experienced a significant drought. In fact since just 2016, Long Island has experienced five summer droughts and with climate change we could see even more in the future. That means residents fighting against nature to keep their gardens blooming and their grass green with huge amounts of …

We tend to talk about very local issues on this podcast, a very on the ground view of being a drinking water provider. But there is a huge amount of discussion at the national level about drinking water policy that will affect SCWA customers. In today’s episode we sit down with AMWA CEO Tom dobbins to discuss drinking water on a national level.…

Despite the significance of water in our lives, many people are unaware of the marvel that is the water cycle, and how it’s responsible for providing the continuous water supply that fills Long Island’s aquifers, the sole source of our drinking water. Today, we’re going to talk about not just the water cycle, but how water enters our aquifers, is p…

Today, we’re going to talk to experts from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about the availability of funds for water infrastructure and how it will be invested. We’ll also cover other key topics, including the ongoing effort to replace lead service lines and the EPA’s ambitious effort to regulate one of the most pressing contaminant threat…

February is Black History Month. During the month-long commemoration, various programs, events and activities are held to honor the rich history and contributions of Black Americans to society. In honor of Black History Month, SCWA has dedicated an episode of its podcast, to our journey to make Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Justice an…

Ever wonder how SCWA is capable of efficiently monitoring your drinking water supply all throughout the SCWA service territory? In our latest episode of our podcast, What About Water?, we delve into SCWA’s SCADA system and how it tracks tank levels and other important aspects of water supply. Host Jeff Szabo sits down with recently retired Paul Kuz…

SCWA’s tiered water rates were implemented to benefit the vast majority of SCWA customers, but how informed are customers regarding tiered water rates? Host Jeff Szabo sits down with Deputy CFO Chris Cecchetto to talk about tiered water rates (02:31). Correspondent Theodore Aponte hits the streets of West Islip to find out what residents think and …

Bottled water is America's most popular drink, but is it really superior to tap water? Host Jeff Szabo sits down with journalist Ryan Felton of Consumer Reports to talk about Felton's 2019 cover story "Is Bottled Water Safer" (00:59). SCWA Director of Water Quality & Laboratory Services Kevin Durk tests a series of bottled water brands to see how t…

The majority of our infrastructure exists underground and out of sight. But there’s one critical piece of our operation that we keep above ground. Usually way…way…way above ground. In this episode, we give you an in-depth look at water towers. What they’re used for, how they work, what it takes to construct one, and so much more. We know they’re ea…

When you serve 1.2 million people, you're bound to get some questions. In this episode, host Jeff Szabo presents SCWA's most frequently asked questions, and brings you the answers from the experts themselves. Correspondent Seth Wallach spreads some holiday cheer (6:35).Oleh Suffolk County Water Authority

Funding for infrastructure is at the forefront of America’s collective consciousness. But what about water infrastructure? What types of water infrastructure projects are needed locally? And how are they paid for? Host Jeff Szabo speaks with Maureen Coleman (6:10) President and CEO of the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation to discuss grant fu…

What compounds are present in your drinking water? And at what concentrations do we find these compounds? All of this information and more is published every six months in our Consumer Confidence Report. Host Jeff Szabo sits down with SCWA Laboratory Manager Chris Niebling to learn more about the Consumer Confidence Report, where to find it, and ho…

Not everyone gets their water from a municipal supplier... What does it mean to be on a private well? What is the difference between having public water vs. relying on your own well? What are the concerns, and is your water safe? We spoke to the experts to get you the answers. Host Jeff Szabo sits down with Jason Hime, a Principal Public Health Eng…

Why is it important for Long Islanders to conserve water? What are the easiest and most effective ways to conserve? Host Jeff Szabo sits down with SCWA Director of Communications Tim Motz about his work with the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection (LICAP) and their "Our Water Our Lives" water conservation education and outreach campaign (…

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us, including SCWA and the way we do business. Learn what changed for us and how we made it through, as host Jeff Szabo talks with employees from just about every SCWA department and gets their perspective. Correspondent Seth Wallach visits South Shore University Hospital (formally Southside Hospital) in Ba…

Host Jeff Szabo visits SCWA's state-of-the-art water testing laboratory in Hauppauge to follow the typical path of an SCWA water sample. Jeff speaks with top lab staff about their work to keep Suffolk County's water safe, including Director of Water Quality and Laboratory Services Kevin Durk, Laboratory Managers Tom Schneider and Chris Niebling (3:…

In our first episode we discuss where your water comes from. Our host, SCWA Chief Executive Officer Jeff Szabo talks to Lead Hydrogeologist Ty Fuller. We also sit down with SCWA Chairman Patrick Halpin to talk about how the Suffolk County Water Authority came to be, why it is needed, what some of our greatest challenges are, and what's next? Corres…