The City of Syracuse, N.Y., enjoys the benefits of avoiding drinking water filtration, thanks to great source water quality from Skaneateles Lake and a unique and comprehensive watershed protection program. The city saves millions in operating costs annually because it is not required to filter its water.
Through 450 miles of distribution piping, Syracuse delivers an average of 38 mgd to its 145,000 citizens. If the lake elevation falls below Skaneateles Lake Drawdown Guideline Levels, as outlined in the U.S. EPA filtration avoidance criteria, the city has access to Lake Ontario through an
