Water
The city of Rochester has removed leaves and started the process of draining the Highland Park reservoir after a 29-year man’s body was found back in March putting a boil water advisory in place for residents on the city’s westside. The reservoir has been removed from the city water system until all proper measures are […]
The Irondequoit Outlet Bridge will officially be open Monday April 1st at 9am which means your daily route will have to change for the next 6 to 7 months, the Bridge will be opened back up to vehicles November 1st. The Irondequoit Outlet Bridge connects the towns Irondequoit and Webster. This is a bright sign […]
The City has enacted a Cool Sweep for, Wednesday, July 26, as well as for Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28 in anticipation of forecasted high temperatures. Residents can beat the heat at Durand Eastman Beach, the City’s air-conditioned libraries and R-Centers and cool off at City pools and spray parks: R-Centers (8:30 a.m. […]
Next time you plan on going swimming at the beach anywhere in the U.S. you might want to think about it. Back in 2022 experts tested water of 3,000 beaches in America and found 55% contains unsafe levels of human feces in it due to sewage waste. Reports also say 1 and 30 people are at […]
As we enter into Spring and then Summer seasons where the weather heats up and we head to pools and beaches one swim instructor wants parents to be mindful of swimsuit colors. According to an article in the New York Post, an infant swim instructor is warning parents certain colors of blue on swimsuits can […]
According to a new study from the National Institutes of Health, adults who aren’t sufficiently hydrated. That may be leading to faster aging, facing a higher risk of chronic diseases and be more likely to die younger. The results, published Monday, are based on data collected over 25 years from more than 11,000 adults. The researchers […]
Boil Water Advisory Boundaries: Genesee River to Flint Street Flint Street to Genesee Street Genesee Street to Arnett Boulevard Arnett Boulevard to Westfield Street Westfield Street to Chili Avenue Chili Avenue to Lee Road Lee Road to NYS Route 104 NYS Route 104 to Genesee River Genesee River to Inner Loop Inner Loop to University […]
If you live in the Canandaigua area you probably should boil your water before consuming it after severe contamination levels were found in the district water. The water is at a maximum contaminant level violation of New York State sanitary code. If you can buy bottled water or make sure you filter the water and […]
Rochester is known for a lot of things like the Lilac Festival, Genesee Brewery, and Eastman School of Music. But, did you know Rochester is also known for it’s water? I know you might think yeah right! However, back in 2013 Rochester was ranked he best tasting water in the state. For the 20th straight […]
Did you know that dumping your unwanted goldfish into lakes, ponds, or streams is illegal? Not only is it illegal but releasing pet goldfish in lakes damages ecosystems. The common house pet is an invasive species and will overrun waterways and take over species native to the area. Plus the goldfish that typically will grow […]
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