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The Onondaga County Water Authority has been battling multiple leaks in a critical transmission line in Cicero since summer, leading to a shutdown of the line in December and a water conservation effort across six towns east of Syracuse, with emergency supplies and reduced water use helping to manage the crisis.
Repair work on a ruptured water transmission line in Cicero, NY, is expected to extend into early January, impacting water supply for several towns and prompting mandatory conservation efforts. The repair involves significant construction work, including steel sheet piling and trenching, with efforts to expedite the process. Water demand has decreased due to conservation, helping stabilize reservoirs, but ongoing repairs and water usage restrictions could affect local schools and residents.
During a water crisis caused by a major pipe rupture, Oneida's water system provided crucial emergency support by supplying 800,000 gallons daily to nearby villages Canastota and Chittenango, demonstrating swift community cooperation and resourcefulness amid ongoing repairs and conservation efforts.
During a water main break affecting six towns, Syracuse has increased its water supply to DeWitt by 800,000 gallons daily and coordinated with OCWA to maintain pressure and supply, exemplifying regional cooperation during a crisis.