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 [...]
OCWA team members received three top awards last week at the New York Section of the American Water Works Association (NYSAWWA) 2026 New York Water Event in Saratoga Springs, New York. The event is a four day drinking water conference that includes committee meetings and sessions, trainings, vendor displays, and regulatory agency presentations and has [...]
Public notice is hereby being given that the Onondaga County Water Authority will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00am to discuss contractual negotiations and any other business which may come before the Authority. The meeting will be held at Onondaga County Water Authority – 200 Northern Concourse– Syracuse, [...]
OCWA – Central New York’s Water Authority continues to confirm the construction material of water service lines as part of its Water Service Line Inventory, a federal regulatory requirement. Starting this week and going through June, OCWA crews and contractors will visit the properties of approximately 1,200 randomly selected customers in OCWA’s five-county service area [...]
Did you know that minor leaks account for nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted in homes nationwide each year? That is why the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense program provides this annual reminder to check household plumbing fixtures for leaks. Common types of leaks found in the home include -worn toilet flappers -dripping [...]
Happy Women's History Month! This month, we celebrate the incredible women who help keep our water flowing and our community strong. From engineers and accountants, to chemists, customer service professionals, and leaders, women play a vital role in delivering safe, reliable water every day. Their dedication, expertise, and hard work help protect one of our [...]
This year marks 15 years of OCWA proudly partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program! WaterSense seeks to protect the future of our water supply by offering simple ways to use less water. Since becoming a WaterSense partner, we've worked to help our community save water, save money, and protect our most valuable [...]
Last week, OCWA's Director of Technical Services, Andrew Weiss, was awarded the 2025 Professional Manager of the Year Award in the Engineering & Technology category by the Central New York Branch of the American Public Works Association! With over 20 years of engineering experience and 11 years at OCWA, Andrew has made his mark as [...]
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. [...]
