With single digit temperatures in the forecast for this weekend and into next week, OCWA—Central New York’s Water Authority— reminds customers to check your water service for exposure to cold weather elements. You can help prevent your water service and home plumbing fixtures from freezing by following these simple tips: Keep garage doors closed if [...]
Today OCWA announced the end of voluntary conservation for customers affected by a break in a large diameter transmission main. The break was recently repaired with the installation of new replacement pipe. The Eastern Reservoir, which serves the affected communities, has been refilled to normal levels and customers can now return to regular water usage. [...]
Today, OCWA moved from mandatory conservation to voluntary conservation for customers affected by a break in a large diameter transmission main. The break was recently repaired with the installation of new replacement pipe. The move to voluntary conservation comes after the new section of main was filled and pressurized. Water quality testing is continuing in [...]
Press Conference 12/22/2025
The cooperative project between the Town of Schroeppel, their engineer and contractor, and OCWA is fully ready for customer connections. We appreciate your patience with this process. AT THIS POINT, DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CONTRACTOR / PLUMBER TO DISCONNECT YOUR WELL FROM YOUR DWELLING. INSPECTION OF YOUR PORTION OF THE WATER SERVICE BY THE TOWN [...]
The Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) is pleased to provide its customers and consumers with its Annual Water Quality Report and Consumer Confidence Report for the year ending December 31, 2024. Throughout this report, readers will find useful information specifically related to the water delivered to you by OCWA, as well as information related to [...]
OCWA -- Central New York’s Water Authority -- will begin a scheduled water main replacement project on Brookview Lane, Floradale Road & Sunflower Drive in the Town of Salina, starting mid June 2024. Water Main Construction - what to expect Activities associated with water main replacement projects are fluid and ever changing as the work [...]
OCWA is undertaking multiple projects in 2024 to rehabilitate our existing cast iron water mains in order to reduce discolored water issues. The age and condition of these water mains can also restrict fire flows. The first step in the cleaning and lining process is the exploration phase. An OCWA representative will mark out the [...]
The Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) is pleased to provide its customers and consumers with its Annual Water Quality Report and Consumer Confidence Report for the year ending December 31, 2023. Throughout this report, readers will find useful information specifically related to the water delivered to you by OCWA, as well as information related to [...]
Due to unforeseen conditions the scheduled shutdown on Old Liverpool Road has been extended and expanded. The shutdown area will be expanded to include 621 Old Liverpool Road to 105 Old Liverpool along the south side of Old Liverpool Road. After construction activities have been completed, should you have discolored or cloudy water, we recommend [...]
