Water Quality

Clean water policies and climate change prevention have suffered regulatory rollbacks & funding streams cut in Washington. Environmental Advocates of New York lobbies for state policies that can help.

For the first time, some of the funding comes from the state’s Environmental Bond Act of 2022.

Swimming is off-limits at Oneida Shores Beach after water tests showed dangerous levels of E. coli. Health officials say the bacteria can cause serious illness.

The funding fulfills a state commitment to support conservation and mitigation projects.

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

She's new chair of the Senate Cities 2 committee, where she'll focus on issues unique to upstate cities. May also has legislation ready to address water quality and affordable housing.

The state already requires water be tested for dozens of contaminants.

Elevated precipitation can feed more water runoff into our region’s lakes.

The state's environmental conservation agency launched its annual tracking tool to warn community members about the potentially toxic events.

The City of Syracuse’s longstanding infrastructure problems seem to be even more commonplace with water main breaks during the winter. Members of the…