08-26-2004, 08:56 PM
I just got an e-mail from the University stating:
The City of Syracuse’s Department of Water in conjunction with
the Onondaga County Department of Health, has issued a water
advisory affecting portions of Onondaga County and the City of
Syracuse, including the Syracuse University area. The advisory
identifies that the City-supplied water may be tinted with a
greenish color in portions of Syracuse. Water from the Woodland
Reservoir has been identified as the source of the “green
water.” The cause is suspected to be algae. The Woodland
Reservoir has been undergoing treatment by the City of Syracuse
to reduce the higher-than-usual algae growth.
The advisory instructs individuals not to consume water that has
a greenish color or tint. Green-colored water should not be used
in food preparation or dishwashing unless it has been boiled.
According to the advisory, human bathing is permitted but
incidental ingestion during bathing activities should be
avoided.
The University is maintaining close contact with the City and
the County Health Department to monitor testing results.
Students with questions or concerns can contact Student Health
Services at 443-9005. Any updates will be distributed to the
campus community via e-mail or other appropriate mechanisms.
Now I'm really starting to wonder about returning to school. Earlier today I got another University e-mail alert about a rapist wandering about and attacking in the SU area. Yikes. :?
-Jenna
The City of Syracuse’s Department of Water in conjunction with
the Onondaga County Department of Health, has issued a water
advisory affecting portions of Onondaga County and the City of
Syracuse, including the Syracuse University area. The advisory
identifies that the City-supplied water may be tinted with a
greenish color in portions of Syracuse. Water from the Woodland
Reservoir has been identified as the source of the “green
water.” The cause is suspected to be algae. The Woodland
Reservoir has been undergoing treatment by the City of Syracuse
to reduce the higher-than-usual algae growth.
The advisory instructs individuals not to consume water that has
a greenish color or tint. Green-colored water should not be used
in food preparation or dishwashing unless it has been boiled.
According to the advisory, human bathing is permitted but
incidental ingestion during bathing activities should be
avoided.
The University is maintaining close contact with the City and
the County Health Department to monitor testing results.
Students with questions or concerns can contact Student Health
Services at 443-9005. Any updates will be distributed to the
campus community via e-mail or other appropriate mechanisms.
Now I'm really starting to wonder about returning to school. Earlier today I got another University e-mail alert about a rapist wandering about and attacking in the SU area. Yikes. :?
-Jenna