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Water District Bond Authorizations and Infrastructure Upgrades

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Summary

The board approved major bond financing and facility improvements for the South Huntington Water District and Huntington Sewer District, notably funding PFAS wellhead treatment to protect drinking water.

At a glance

Total mentions
10
Last 30 days
2

Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Involves $7.075 million in total appropriations, backed by $3.875 million in bond debt and $3.2 million in district funds.

✅Who benefits

District ratepayers and water consumers receiving treated, PFAS-free drinking water and reliable sanitation.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers and ratepayers within the respective special districts servicing the bond debt.

Mentions & discussions (10)

The Times of Huntington-Northport (TBR News Media)Nov 1, 2026

SCWA receives $4.55 million in grant funding for PFAS treatment

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation has announced that it has awarded the Suffolk County Water Authority $4.55 million in grant funding to support three Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment projects designed to remove per- an...

Huntington NowOct 22, 2026

Suffolk Water Authority Awarded $4.55 Million for PFAS Treatment

The Suffolk County Water Authority has been awarded $4.55 million in state grant funding to support three projects designed to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water. Read More ...

MeetingJun 9, 2026approved

Town Board Meeting - Jun 9, 2026

The board approved major bond financing and facility improvements for the South Huntington Water District and Huntington Sewer District, notably funding PFAS wellhead treatment to protect drinking water.

MeetingJan 6, 2026

Town Board Workshop - Jan 6, 2026

The town is moving forward with contracts to install water treatment systems at Plant No. 8 to remove 14-dioxane contamination. This is a critical step to ensure safe drinking water for residents in the district.

MeetingNov 6, 2025

Town Board Workshop - Nov 6, 2025

The town previewed multiple operational contracts and budget amendments for the Dix Hills Water District, including well pump maintenance and granular activated carbon change-outs.

MeetingMay 13, 2025

Town Board Meeting - May 13, 2025

The town board approved numerous multi-million dollar bond resolutions to upgrade local infrastructure, including wellhead treatments for water districts, sewer capacity upgrades, road improvements, and drainage repairs.

MeetingMay 13, 2025

Town Board Workshop - May 13, 2025

The town is moving forward with significant bond authorizations to upgrade wellhead treatment, tanks, and water facilities across Dix Hills, Greenlawn, and South Huntington water districts.

MeetingApr 8, 2025

Town Board Meeting - Apr 8, 2025

The town authorized millions in bonds for water and sewer districts to install advanced oxidation and filtration systems to remove 1,4-dioxane and improve infrastructure. Residents expressed frustration over rising water bills and lack of transparency from independent water commissioners.

MeetingMar 20, 2025

Town Board Meeting - Mar 20, 2025

Residents questioned upcoming bond expenditures totaling millions for local water and sewer districts, expressing concern over transparency and spending priorities.

MeetingMar 20, 2025

Town Board Workshop - Mar 20, 2025

The town is scheduling major public hearings for multi-million dollar expenditures to upgrade water and sewer facilities in Dix Hills, Greenlawn, and Huntington districts, addressing critical filtration and capacity needs.

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