By Hilary Howard Road salt is leaching into the reservoirs ... technology, best practices and money.” Hilary Howard is a Times reporter covering how the New York City region is adapting to ...

The New Croton Dam and the New Croton Reservoir that supplies part of New York City's drinking water is seen in Cortlandt, N.Y., on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

The new dam added one foot to the capacity of the reservoir. Since January 2023, York Water has recorded a 26.5-inch precipitation deficit below the area's average, Hand said. They have been ...