Overview

• 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.