Ice squeezes Williamson's water supply: Residents should conserve

Ice squeezes Williamson's water supply: Residents should conserve

Freezing temperatures are cutting into Williamson’s water supply as ice builds up in the town’s Lake Ontario intake, according to the Town of Williamson. Crews say frazil ice has narrowed the intake pipe, reducing how much water the system can pull. The intake still runs, but the slowdown makes it harder to meet normal demand. The town has started drawing water from connected systems and asked major users to cut back. Officials warn voluntary co…

Town of Williamson Issues Water Conservation Request

The Town of Williamson is asking residents and businesses to conserve water as the community faces critically low water levels caused by freezing conditions at the town's Lake Ontario intake. Prolonged cold weather has led to "frazil ice" accumulating in the intake pipe, reducing the [...]