On October 9, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams announced the expansion of a program aimed at replacing privately-owned lead and galvanized steel water service lines in

Starting Monday, New York City residents may notice a subtle change in the taste and aroma of their tap water as the Delaware Aqueduct, which

New York City’s tap water already complies with stringent new federal standards aimed at eliminating “forever chemicals” from drinking water. These chemicals, known as PFAS

Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) and three municipalities in New York have been fined $1.25 million for supplying water containing potentially harmful chemicals linked to

Officials in Hempstead are calling for federal assistance after discovering elevated levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane in all nine of the town’s wells. At a

Bottled water may pose more health risks than tap water for many Americans, experts warn, despite its widespread use. According to a new commentary in

A new report released Thursday highlights that Long Island’s drinking water quality is steadily improving, thanks to stricter state and federal guidelines and mandatory chemical

The Village of Hempstead on Long Island is urgently calling on federal and state governments to help fund a new $55 million water treatment plant

The U.S. government recently issued a critical warning to New York and other states, highlighting potential threats to drinking water systems. The Environmental Protection Agency

A recent 83-page hydrology report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) highlights groundwater issues in

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has commenced a $1.9 billion project aimed at strengthening the city’s water infrastructure. The Kensico-Eastview Connection

Recent water quality testing at a significant federal building in Lower Manhattan has revealed the presence of Legionella bacteria in numerous areas. This bacteria is

New York City’s beaches, offering 14 miles of scenic shoreline, will officially close for the season on Sunday, September 8, 2024. As the summer winds

The drinking water supply for several communities in Nassau County, Long Island, is facing a serious threat due to saltwater intrusion, according to a recent

As New York City beaches open for the season, it’s important for beachgoers to be aware that water conditions may vary, and not all beaches

A significant water main break in Edison, New Jersey, on Monday afternoon led to the evacuation of two homes on Woodbrook Drive after a 30-inch

The boil water order issued for parts of Nassau County on Long Island has been lifted, two days after a water main break on Winona

A boil water order has been issued for thousands of Liberty New York Water customers in parts of Nassau County after a water main break

New York City Mayor Eric Adams made an unannounced visit to the Jacob Riis Houses on Tuesday to address residents’ concerns over water quality, following

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” have become a significant public health concern as they increasingly contaminate water supplies across the United

Newark, New Jersey — Newark has emerged as a model for cities nationwide in tackling the lead pipe crisis head-on, achieving the replacement of 24,000

Hempstead, Long Island (OWTnews) – August 13, 2024 — Concerns are escalating in Hempstead as tests have revealed alarming levels of a potentially carcinogenic toxin

Summary Around 21% of New York City households, or approximately 900,000, may have lead-contaminated water due to old or possibly lead service lines. Lead exposure,