NYC Shuts Down Major Aqueduct for $2B Repair Project
Temporary closure of Delaware Aqueduct aims to fix massive leaks, with water safety assured but taste possibly affected.
- The Delaware Aqueduct, supplying about half of NYC's water, will be shut down for up to eight months to address leaks.
- The project includes connecting a new 2.5-mile bypass tunnel constructed over the past decade.
- NYC will rely more heavily on northern suburban reservoirs, potentially altering the taste due to higher mineral and algae content.
- Officials have been preparing for this shutdown for years, increasing capacity from other parts of the city's 19-reservoir system.
- Despite changes in taste, city officials assure residents that the water remains safe and healthy.
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