"New York City's tap water is the envy of the world - it's why we have the best pizza and bagels in the country," said Adams. "This project will secure our water supply's future, and while some New Yorkers may notice subtle changes in taste or smell during the repairs, the water will remain safe to drink."
This $2 billion project will address the 35-million-gallon-per-day water leakage from the Delaware Aqueduct, the world's longest tunnel, ensuring a continued supply of clean drinking water to nearly 10 million residents.
Throughout the repairs, the DEP will rely on its 19-reservoir system, including increased water from the Croton Watershed, ensuring uninterrupted water service. Some residents may notice slight differences in taste or aroma due to the shift in reservoirs, but the 'water remains clean and safe to drink,' Aggarwala said.
Over the past 11 years, the city has been constructing a 2.5-mile bypass tunnel around a significant leak near Newburgh and preparing to fix another in Ulster County.
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