Calverton PFAS Water 2026: Phase 2 Connecting 81 More Homes — Are You Protected?

By Glenn Taylor, Owner of pHountain Water Filtration | Published February 17, 2026

Calverton PFAS Water Crisis: Your Neighbors Just Got Clean Water. Should You Be Worried?

Calverton PFAS water contamination in 2026 is still affecting hundreds of private wells, even after SCWA spent $8.65 million connecting 92 homes in Phase 1. Here's what Long Island homeowners need to know about Phase 2 and whether your well is at risk.

Let's be real. When you hear that 92 homes on South River Road in Calverton just got connected to municipal water after years on private wells contaminated with PFAS — your first thought probably isn't relief. It's a question: What about my Calverton PFAS water?

That's the right question. And if you live anywhere near Calverton, Long Island, it's one you need to answer fast.

PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, what scientists call "forever chemicals" — don't stay in one place. They migrate through soil. They move through aquifers. They don't announce themselves with a smell or a color. Your Calverton PFAS water can look crystal clear and still carry these industrial compounds that have been accumulating in Long Island's groundwater for decades.

If you're a Calverton homeowner — whether you're on municipal water or a private well — this is your wake-up call.

What Just Happened with Calverton PFAS Water: The SCWA Phase 2 Project

In December 2025, the Suffolk County Water Authority completed Phase 1 of a major water main extension project on South River Road in Calverton. Ninety-two homes were connected to clean municipal water for the first time — homes that had been drawing from private wells where Calverton PFAS water contamination had been found at levels well above New York State and federal standards.

According to the Citizens Campaign for the Environment and SCWA official announcements, Phase 2 is now actively underway. An additional 81 homes south of Nugent Drive are being connected. Phase 3 is planned for completion by the end of 2026, connecting 36 more homes on Starr Boulevard.^[1]

That's three phases. That means the Calverton PFAS water contamination footprint is significant enough that SCWA is spending years and millions of dollars addressing it.

The project is being funded through a combination of Congressional Directed Spending, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) from the Town of Brookhaven — totaling $8.65 million for Phase 1 alone. Phase 2 is funded with an additional $3.8 million in State and County grants. Phase 3 will use $1.3 million in Suffolk ARPA funds.^[1]

This wasn't a routine infrastructure upgrade. This was an emergency response to a documented Calverton PFAS water contamination event.

What does this mean for Calverton homeowners who aren't on the Phase 1 or Phase 2 connection list? It means your well may be drawing from the same compromised aquifer — and no one is automatically testing your Calverton PFAS water or connecting you to anything.

Why Calverton PFAS Water Contamination Is So Widespread

Calverton sits on top of the Magothy aquifer — Long Island's primary source of fresh groundwater and the source for the vast majority of private wells in this part of Suffolk County. The Magothy is a deep, sandy aquifer that historically produced some of the cleanest water on Long Island.

That history is being rewritten.

Calverton's location is significant. The area was home to the former Grumman Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant — one of Long Island's largest industrial operations — for decades. PFAS compounds were used extensively in industrial processes, firefighting foam, and manufacturing operations at sites across this region. Once these compounds enter the soil, they migrate downward into the aquifer at a pace that makes them nearly impossible to contain.

The Calverton area also sits in a zone where the depth to groundwater is relatively shallow compared to other parts of Long Island. That means contaminants reach the aquifer faster. It means private wells are more directly exposed. And it means that when SCWA finds Calverton PFAS water contamination in one cluster of wells, the surrounding wells are almost certainly affected too.

Here's what actually happens in cases like Calverton: PFAS contamination doesn't follow property lines. It doesn't stop at the edge of a road or a neighborhood boundary. The aquifer that fed the 92 homes on South River Road is the same aquifer feeding your well two streets over.

In February 2022, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services initiated an investigation of Calverton PFAS water contamination and found it present in more than 80% of the wells tested. More than half the wells tested had levels that exceeded the state standard of 10 parts per trillion, with some as high as 18 times the standard.^[2]

Long Island has one of the highest concentrations of private well users in the northeastern United States. In Calverton specifically, a significant portion of homes still rely on private wells — and private wells receive zero municipal treatment, zero oversight, and zero automatic testing.

That responsibility falls entirely on you.

Who Is Still at Risk from Calverton PFAS Water

If your home isn't on the Phase 1 or Phase 2 connection list, you're still on a private well drawing from the same aquifer that SCWA just spent $8.65 million to protect 173 homes from.

The Calverton PFAS water contamination didn't magically stop at Nugent Drive. The aquifer doesn't care about street names or project phases. If SCWA found PFAS levels "well above New York State and federal standards" in South River Road wells, what makes you think your well — a quarter mile away — is clean?

It's not.

We've tested hundreds of private wells across Suffolk County, Long Island. The pattern is consistent: wells within proximity to former industrial sites, airports, or military facilities show elevated Calverton PFAS water levels. Calverton checks all three boxes.

Similar issues are affecting other Long Island towns dealing with aging water infrastructure and contamination concerns after the January 2026 Deep Freeze water main breaks, as well as sediment issues after SCWA pipe work in Shirley and pressure drops in Manorville after Floyd Road infrastructure work.

The Bottled Water Math: What You're Actually Spending

I hear it constantly from Long Island homeowners worried about Calverton PFAS water: "We just buy bottled water. It's fine."

Let's run the numbers.

A family of four in Calverton drinking bottled water exclusively spends roughly $40 to $55 per week on bottled water. That's $160 to $220 per month. That's $1,920 to $2,640 per year.

Over ten years? You're looking at $19,200 to $26,400 — money that went into plastic bottles that are now in a landfill or an ocean.

And here's what those numbers don't capture: you're still showering in the same Calverton PFAS water. You're still cooking with it if you use your tap for pasta, rice, coffee, soups. You're still running it through your dishwasher and washing machine and water heater. Bottled water is a drinking solution. It's not a Calverton PFAS water solution.

Then there's the microplastics problem. Study after study has found microplastic particles in commercially bottled water. Long Island families paying premium prices for bottled water are, in many cases, trading one concern for another.

The Nell System: Engineered for Calverton PFAS Water

The solution to Calverton PFAS water challenges isn't a Brita pitcher. It's not a fridge filter. It's not another case of Poland Spring.

It's a whole-home filtration system engineered specifically for what Long Island water actually contains — and the Nell System by pHountain is built for exactly this.

Here are the four things that separate the Nell System from everything else on the market:

Salt-Free

Unlike traditional water softeners that dump salt into your Calverton PFAS water and leave you with that slick, slimy feeling, the Nell System targets hardness and scale without salt. Your water feels clean. It tastes clean. Because it is.

Mineral-Rich

Most filtration systems strip everything — including the beneficial calcium and magnesium your body needs. The Nell System targets Calverton PFAS water contaminants while preserving the minerals that make water healthy to drink. You get cleaner water without losing what's good about it.

Whole-Home

This isn't a point-of-use filter for one faucet. The Nell System treats every drop of Calverton PFAS water that enters your home — every tap, every showerhead, every appliance, every ice cube. Calverton families get protected water everywhere, not just in the kitchen.

Commercial-Grade Installation

The Nell System is installed by pHountain's in-house licensed plumbers — nobody subcontracted, nobody we've never worked with before. The same team that designed the system installs it, and the same team stands behind it with a 10-year warranty.

What the Nell System Targets in Calverton PFAS Water

The Nell System is specifically designed to target the contaminants most prevalent in Calverton PFAS water and Long Island groundwater:

• PFAS / Forever Chemicals — the documented issue in Calverton's private wells
• Iron — responsible for orange staining and metallic taste
• Sediment — particles, rust, and debris from aging pipes
• Chlorine and Chloramines — added by municipal treatment, affects taste and odor
• Lead — from older service lines and home plumbing
• VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) — industrial legacy contaminants
• 1,4-Dioxane — another industrial compound found in Long Island groundwater
• Hard Water Minerals — calcium and magnesium scale that destroys appliances
• Microplastics — found increasingly in both tap and bottled water sources

Side-by-Side: How Your Calverton PFAS Water Options Compare

Real Calverton PFAS Water Story: The Rodriguez Family, Edwards Avenue

Maria Rodriguez called us on a Thursday morning in January 2026. She'd seen the news about South River Road — the SCWA project, the 92 homes, the Calverton PFAS water levels. Her house on Edwards Avenue is about a mile and a half away.

"We've been on this well for eleven years," she told me. "I never really thought about it until I saw that article."

We came out that same day. Free Calverton PFAS water test, on-site results. Maria's well showed elevated levels of PFAS along with iron and sediment — consistent with what we've been finding throughout the Calverton aquifer zone.

We installed the Nell System that Friday. By Monday morning, Maria called back. "The water tastes completely different. Even my husband noticed, and he never notices anything."

The Rodriguez family was spending about $48 a week on bottled water for their family of four. That's over $2,400 a year. With the Nell System, that cost is gone — and they have clean Calverton PFAS water from every tap in the house, not just the ones they remembered to use the filtered stuff from.

"I wish we'd done this years ago. The peace of mind alone is worth it." — Maria Rodriguez, Calverton

The ROI Breakdown: What Calverton PFAS Water Protection Actually Costs You

Let's talk money, because Long Island homeowners deserve straight answers about protecting their Calverton PFAS water.

1. Immediate cash flow relief. If you're spending $160-220/month on bottled water, the Nell System pays for itself faster than most people expect. That's money back in your pocket every month.

2. Appliance protection. Hard water and sediment destroy water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and coffee makers. Long Island homeowners replace these appliances years early because of Calverton PFAS water quality issues. The Nell System extends appliance life significantly — saving thousands in premature replacement costs.

3. Long-term savings. Over ten years, Calverton families spending $2,000+ annually on bottled water will spend $20,000+. The Nell System eliminates that expense entirely.

4. Home value. Whole-home water filtration is an increasingly valued home feature on Long Island. Buyers ask about Calverton PFAS water quality. Having a documented, warranted filtration system is a selling point.

5. The 10-year warranty. pHountain backs the Nell System with a full decade of coverage. You're not buying a product and hoping for the best. You're investing in a guaranteed Calverton PFAS water solution.

6. No ongoing consumables. No salt bags. No filter cartridges every few months. No subscription. No deliveries. The Nell System is engineered for Calverton PFAS water and built to run cleanly for years.

Why Calverton Families Choose pHountain for PFAS Water Solutions

There are other water filtration companies on Long Island. Here's what makes pHountain different — and why over 2,000 Long Island families have trusted us for Calverton PFAS water solutions since 2010.

Family-owned since 2010. This isn't a national chain with a call center somewhere else. pHountain was built on Long Island, for Long Island, by a family that lives here and cares about Calverton PFAS water.

Local headquarters in Islip. We're at 384 Moffitt Blvd, Islip — right here on Long Island. When you call us, you talk to someone who knows exactly where Calverton is and exactly what's in your Calverton PFAS water. Learn more about water quality concerns across Islip and Suffolk County in 2026.

In-house licensed plumbers — always. We never subcontract. The technicians who test your Calverton PFAS water are pHountain employees. The plumbers who install your system are pHountain employees. You know exactly who's in your home.

After-hours availability. Calverton PFAS water problems don't wait for business hours. Neither do we. Calverton families can reach us after hours when something comes up.

10-year warranty. The strongest warranty in the Long Island water filtration industry. We stand behind our Calverton PFAS water work because we're not going anywhere.

2,000+ Long Island families served. From Calverton to Garden City, from Shirley to Smithtown, pHountain has tested and treated Long Island water across every water challenge this island has. We know your Calverton PFAS water because we've seen your water.

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Water quality varies by location. Municipal water provided by SCWA achieved EPA compliance in June 2025. Private well owners should have Calverton PFAS water tested regularly. pHountain provides free water testing for Nassau and Suffolk County. Visit our FAQ page for more information.