Drinking Water Supply is Safe..
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Patrick J. Becher, Executive Director, (315) 792-0310, pbecher@mvwa. us
The Mohawk Valley Water Authority (MVWA) is reassuring the public that the drinking water supply is safe. The production of filtered, purified drinking water will continue uninterrupted and unaffected by the current state of emergency related to the Covid19 virus. Scientific research conducted by federal and international agencies indicates our current disinfection process and chlorine dosage is effective at preventing the spread of this virus through drinking water.
Routine daily water quality sampling and laboratory analysis will also continue as normal.
However, the MVWA offices at Utica City Hall will be closed to visitors effective immediately. Emergency services and routine system repairs and maintenance will remain operational.
Until further notice, the following changes in services are effective immediately:
The Mohawk Valley Water Authority is committed to providing safe and reliable drinking water and will maintain strict vigilance in monitoring and safeguarding the public water supply.
The Mohawk Valley Water Authority is a regional agency that provides drinking water to approximately 128,000 customers throughout 18 municipalities in Oneida and Herkimer Counties. Contact the MVWA at 792-0301 or on the web at www.mvwa.us