Otisco Lake is an invaluable asset to Central New York. It is a great place to live, a premier fishing location, and it also serves as one of the main drinking water sources for Onondaga County residents. That is why protecting the Otisco Lake watershed and preserving the Lake’s water quality are top priorities for [...]
OCWA would like to thank this year's summer aides for bringing their enthusiasm, energy, and hard work to the OCWA team. We have enjoyed having them with us and appreciate everything they have contributed. We wish them all the best as they head into their next adventure! Interested in joining OCWA's Summer Aide Program next [...]
At OCWA, our mission is to provide safe, reliable water to the community we serve. When a water main break occurs, our crews respond quickly to make repairs and reduce disruption as much as possible. Our commitment does not end with fixing the pipe; restoring lawns, driveways, and roads is also a priority. Here is [...]
Starting August 3rd, 2026, for approximately two weeks, OCWA will have a consultant, EDR, performing an archeological survey along our Eastern Branch transmission main corridor. During this time, residents may see consultant staff in this area performing measurements and small hand excavations and taking photos. Click below for a map of the general area. Residents [...]
Public notice is hereby being given that the Onondaga County Water Authority will be holding its July regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at 12:00 pm at the Otisco Lake Water Treatment Plant. This meeting was previously scheduled for Tuesday, July 14. All public documents can be found on OCWA’s website (https://www.ocwa.org/board-items/). For more [...]
OCWA – Central New York’s Water Authority – is reminding customers to sign up for its Customer Alert System. OCWA has partnered with OnSolve to provide a notification system to keep customers informed of events that could impact their drinking water or water service. This notification system can reach thousands of individuals in real time [...]
June is National Safety month, and at OCWA, safety is our priority every day! We demonstrate our commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment through: Regular comprehensive training for all team members. Continual improvement of our safety practices. Our employee lead safety committee. A safety-centered workplace culture. Join us as we recognize this [...]
Earlier this month, OCWA started its annual routine flushing of portions of its water distribution system. Flushing of the water mains ensures high water quality, water pressure, and hydrant flows for our customers. Flushing started in the village of Marcellus and will continue in the Town of Lysander. It will take place during regular business [...]
This week, May 17-23, OCWA is celebrating National Public Works Week, an initiative sponsored by the American Public Works Association to raise awareness about the importance and nature of public works in our daily lives. This year's theme is "Rooted in Service, Powered by Community". OCWA took the opportunity to highlight members of our team [...]
The Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) is pleased to provide its customers and consumers with its Annual Water Quality Report for the year ending December 31, 2025. Throughout this report, readers will find useful information specifically related to the water delivered to you by OCWA, as well as information related to water in general. 2025 [...]
