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, [...]
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
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 [...]
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, 2022. Throughout this report, readers will find useful information specifically related to the water delivered to you by OCWA, as well as information related to [...]
Beginning the third week of April, OCWA will be flushing portions of the water distribution system in the Village of Liverpool and moving into the surrounding Town of Salina this year. Routine flushing of the water mains ensures high water quality, water pressure, and fire flows for our customers. The flushing will take place during [...]
The Onondaga County Water Authority was honored to receive First Place in the New York Section American Water Works Association's Best Drinking Water Competition for its Lake Ontario water entry. The competition consisted of a panel of judges who scored utilities on the following categories: taste; odor; color; clarity; mouth feel; and aftertaste. The winner [...]
Along with other large water utilities from across the nation, OCWA took part in the American Water Works Association's Water Matters! Fly-In in Washington, D.C. from March 22-23, 2023. The advocacy event included meetings with U.S. senators and representatives to discuss various policies and legislative items affecting water systems across the county. AWWA’s Water Utility [...]
Jeff Brown and Megan Thomas pictured with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (House of Representative NY - 24th) OCWA Executive Director Jeffrey Brown and General Counsel/Director of Public Education Megan Thomas attended AMWA’s 2023 Water Policy Conference in Washington, DC, in March. In the nation’s capital, leaders from some of the country’s largest drinking water [...]
Congratulations to Otisco Water Treatment Plant Manager Pete Murphy for being named New York State Professional Manager of the Year by the New York State Chapter of the American Public Works Association! The news comes just weeks after Murphy was named Professional Manager of the Year by the Central New York branch of APWA.
The Onondaga County Water Authority will hold its regular Board meeting on March 22, 2023, at 12:00 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 [...]
