A new study highlights alarming increases in salinity levels at New York City's Croton System reservoirs, attributed to factors such as road salt runoff and wastewater discharges. The analysis, conducted by the Department of Environmental Protection, indicates that salinity levels in the New Croton Reservoir have tripled in the past 30 years. If unchecked, these levels may exceed state limits by 2108, threatening both water quality and public health. The study provides recommendations to mitigate these trends and emphasizes the importance of protecting water sources.
The increasing salinity levels in the Croton System reservoirs, primarily from human activities, could threaten water quality and public health in New York City.
The DEP's study indicated that salinity in the Croton System's New Croton Reservoir has tripled over the past 30 years due to road salt runoff and other human activities.
DEP Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala emphasized the need for cooperative efforts to address rising salinity levels, asserting that protecting water quality is essential for public health.
Despite the Croton System's issues, the study found negligible salinity increases in the larger Catskill reservoirs, showcasing the importance of proactive water quality measures.
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