Water Quality

After that long test project in Erie County, a University at Buffalo lab that has been studying local COVID rates by testing sewer wastewater is expanding into Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.

Environmental groups say there were some wins in the recently concluded New York state legislative session, including a new constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to clean air and water. But business groups say the provision could lead to complications.

Water usage in the Village of Mayville is back to normal.The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services and the Village of Mayville have…

The Lake Guardian that was docked at the Port of Rochester for little more than a day set sail Tuesday without fanfare. It’s a working ship, after all,...

New York should reduce the amount of lead that is allowed in school sinks and water fountains, according to a report from environmentalists. Long Island…

A "Do Not Drink" advisory has been continued for the water supply in the Village of Mayville.Chautauqua County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler,…

The New York State Health Department is recommending Mayville residents not use the water there for drinking, cooking, food preparation, tooth brushing or…

University at Buffalo researchers are working on a new way to use free solar power to provide clean water, potentially changing many aspects of life in…

Bottled water is being distributed in Fredonia, as a state of emergency continues due to problems with the village's water system. Water will be…

New York State Thursday adopted maximum contaminant levels for three chemicals in drinking water. Environmental and community advocates wanted to see…