NYC concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain
Associated PressGILBOA, N.Y. — New York City officials are concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain, saying they may postpone repairs on a temporarily out-of-service aqueduct to bring more water into the stressed system. But inflows coming into the reservoir system are near record lows,” Paul Rush, who is in charge of water supply for the city Department of Environmental Protection, said Wednesday. Rush, on a visit to the Schoharie Reservoir this week, said the water system needs a “significant shot of rain.” The dry weather comes during the temporary shutdown of an upstate aqueduct for repairs. Rush said the repair project was designed with points along the way during which agency officials could decide whether to continue work based on factors like supply levels and forecasts.
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