To make up for it, officials have boosted capacity from other parts of the city's 19-reservoir system. So while the water supply will not be disrupted, the famously crisp taste may change.

An estimated 30% of pipes delivering water to New York City buildings may have lead – and now there’s a map to help determine if your building is affected. The New York League of Conservation ...

The suburban reservoirs that supply 10% of New York City’s vaunted drinking water are getting saltier due to decades of road salt being spread near the system — and they will eventually have ...