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"What About Water?" gives you an inside look at your public water supply in Suffolk County, New York. Where it comes from; how it's tested for quality and safety; how it's delivered; what are the biggest threats to your drinking water and how are they being addressed? "What About Water?" tackles all of these questions and more.
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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 Podcast "Pressroom Afterhour".
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.
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 public is suspicious of government and drinking water suppliers? What happens when private drinking water companies exploit basic trust bet...
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 lawn watering. Today we are talking about droughts, long periods of dry weather that leave our lawns scorched and keep our sprinklers running....
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 pulled to the surface, tested, treated and, finally, delivered to your home or business. Correspondent Tim Motz sits down with Dr. Christopher G...
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 threats in the country, the threat to health caused by PFAS chemicals.Host Jeff Szabo sits down with representatives from the EPA (01:47). Jeff speaks wi...
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 integral part of our organization. Host CEO Jeff Szabo passes the microphone to our Chief Diversity and Equity Officer, Janice Tinsley to dis...
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 Kuzman to talk about the history of SCADA (01:58). Jeff also speaks with current SCADA Systems Administrator Paul Kondracki to discuss his day-to...
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 why (05:00). Finally, Jeff speaks with Glynnis Berry, LEED accredited professional architect and planner, to discuss SCWA’s tiered water rate...
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 they stack up against SCWA tap water (26:52). Correspondent Seth Wallach hits the streets of Sayville to find out which water Suffol...
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 easy to spot, but trust us, there’s more than meets the eye. Host Jeff Szabo sits down with SCWA Lead Civil Engineer Scott Meyerdierks to l...
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).
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 funding opportunities and how the process works. Jeff also sits down with Dan Hartnett (23:33) Chief Advocacy Officer for Legislative and Regul...
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 how to interpret it. Correspondent Seth Wallach hits the streets of Northport to find out if Suffolk residents know where to find information a...
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 Engineer at the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and chief of their Office of Water Resources to talk about public ...
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 (4:14).Jeff also speaks with Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski who was instrumental in the creation of LICAP, and a strong advocate for wate...
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 Bay Shore to learn how SCWA helped the hospital through the height of the pandemic (9:13). Jeff also sits down with Board Member Jane Devine to...
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 (3:40). Supervisor of Bacteriology & Sample Collection Gavin Marsden discusses how SCWA collects water samples from every community in our servic...
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? Correspondent Seth Wallach hits the streets to find out what Suffolk County residents know about their water.
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