Water Quality

A federal EPA proposal to ease regulations on PFAS, so called forever chemicals, is drawing criticism in New York, where the compounds have led to contamination of water and soil, and health concerns.

The problem of HABs, harmful algal blooms, is growing, along with impacts on water quality, aquatic & terrestrial life. Dr. West Bishop of SePRO studies algae blooms, causes, and mitigation methods.

The city of Syracuse received a passing grade for amount of lead in drinking water. But the health standard gets tougher next year, and plenty of lead pipes need to be replaced to stop the problem.

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.