Programs and Services - Water Quality
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WHO KNEW? Jefferson County has: 256 miles of shoreline on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River; 1800 miles of rivers and streams; Over 150 inland ponds, lakes, reservoirs, and rivers; High quality groundwater supplies in the eastern and southern portions of the County; and Over 40,000 acres of wetlands, swamps, and marshes! Homeowners should have their well water tested annually. If you are concerned about Coliform or E. coli in your water, our technicians can help. Give us a call at (315) 782-2749. | A Water Quality Coordinating Committee exists to share the common interest of keeping our waters clean. The Committee meets monthly at our office. Their mission is to assist and coordinate organizations and agencies to protect and improve the quality of both surface and groundwater for their intended uses, with emphasis on water-related issues, primarily the reduction of non-point source pollution. "Keeping our waters clean". |
Providing today, protecting tomorrow!
