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The harsh winter caused dozens of water main breaks, even with larger pipes that typically hold up. That, plus brief water intake reductions from Skaneateles Lake dropped reservoir levels to critically low levels.

The problem was caused by a chlorination system malfunction in the City of Syracuse's water system, which has been resolved. But bacteria levels may not be safe for three days.

The Environmental Protection Agency has established a maximum amount of toxic chemicals dumped into drinking water sources.

Officials are calling for input from the public to improve the area along the southern end of Onondaga Lake.

Flooding rains in Central New York. A first-ever federal declaration of a water shortage in the Colorado River. A Syracuse University earth and environmental sciences professor is watching these extremes as they relate to climate change.

SUNY ESF and Clarkson University have partnered to co-lead a new Center of Excellence to research and solve threats to the state’s water resources. CoE…

Central New Yorkers have grown all too accustomed to occasional beach closures over the summer due to unsafe levels of bacteria in the water. Cornell…

A number of additional bridge and road repair projects are on the horizon in Syracuse now that common councilors have given their approval. The historic…

Onondaga County lawmakers are holding off for now on funding any new “Save the Rain” projects. The Ways and Means Committee met today to discuss plans for…