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OCWA — Central New York’s Water Authority — Presents to Environmental Protection Committee

The Onondaga County Legislature's Environmental Protection Committee invited OCWA Executive Director Jeff Brown to give an informational presentation at its meeting on September 11, 2023.  Brown provided the committee members with a power point presentation that included a water system overview and capital projects and programs update. Jeff Brown is pictured with Committee Chair Julie [...]

2023-09-14T15:17:26-04:00September 14th, 2023|

OCWA — CENTRAL NEW YORK’S WATER AUTHORITY — OPENS EXHIBIT AT THE MILTON J. RUBENSTEIN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

OCWA—Central New York’s Water Authority—has announced a new exhibit about the treatment and transmission of water in Central New York at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place this morning to celebrate the opening of the exhibit. OCWA employees, Authority members, and various community supporters [...]

2023-08-31T15:29:58-04:00August 31st, 2023|

TACNY STEM Trekkers Tour Otisco Lake Water Treatment Plant

On July 26th, more than 60 students and adult volunteers visited the OCWA -- Central New York's Water Authority -- Otisco Lake Water Treatment Plant, as part of the TACNY STEM Trekkers summer program.  TACNY stands for the Technology Alliance of Central New York and the summer program is free and open to Central New [...]

2023-07-27T09:15:46-04:00July 27th, 2023|

Board Meeting Location Change

The Onondaga County Water Authority will hold its regular meeting on August 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at its offices located at the Otisco Water Treatment Plant, 2460 Lawrence Road Marcellus, NY 13108. Notice is also given that the Board may convene from time to time as the Audit, Governance or Finance Committee.                                                                                [...]

2023-07-17T16:20:55-04:00July 17th, 2023|

Town of Spafford Scheduled Water Shutoff – Update

Today’s scheduled water interruption in Spafford has been postponed until further notice due to yesterday’s rainfall causing the project site to become unworkable.  Customers will be notified early next week of the rescheduled water interruption.  Thank you for your understanding.

2023-07-14T11:11:29-04:00July 14th, 2023|

Town of Spafford Scheduled Water Shutoff

Town of Spafford Scheduled Water Shutoff This notice is to advise you that the planned shutoff by Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) on Thursday, July 13, 2023, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, will be delayed until Friday, July 14, 2023, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm All the utilities were not cleared for us [...]

2023-07-12T09:46:59-04:00July 12th, 2023|

OCWA — Central New York’s Water Authority — Awarded Honors at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference

Members of OCWA -- Central New York's Water Authority -- recently attended the American Water Works Association's Annual Conference and Exposition in Toronto, Ontario, where they were honored to receive two awards. OCWA’s Lake Ontario Water Treatment Plant was recognized with the First Year Presidents Award by The Partnership for Safe Water.  This award recognizes [...]

2023-06-14T15:16:24-04:00June 14th, 2023|

OCWA’s 2023 Drinking Water Week Poster Contest Winners

Some of the most plentiful drinking water sources on the planet can be found right here in Central New York.  Our local health and well-being are supported by safe and reliable water supplies, as well as the water professionals working to deliver drinking water to the community. In honor of 2023 National Drinking Water Week, [...]

2023-05-31T11:58:51-04:00May 31st, 2023|

Board Meeting Date Change

The Onondaga County Water Authority will hold its regular Board meeting on June 19, at 12:30 p.m. at its offices on 200 Northern Concourse, Town of Salina, New York 13212. Notice is also given that the Board may convene from time to time as the Audit, Governance or Finance Committee.   Jeff Brown Executive Director

2023-05-25T14:16:13-04:00May 25th, 2023|

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL DRINKING WATER WEEK

OCWA -- Central New York’s Water Authority announced it is joining partners throughout North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week.  Recognized this year from May 7 - 13, Drinking Water Week is an annual event lead by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) that recognizes the vital role water plays in everyday life and provides [...]

2023-05-09T16:59:12-04:00May 9th, 2023|
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