Niskayuna, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Niskayuna is addressing elevated copper levels found in the water of some homes near their water treatment plant. Residents began to grow concerned when they saw signs like blue water and staining in their sinks and fixtures.
“I know there must be a lot of anxiety and contention behind having the issue, I would feel the same way" said Niskayuna Town Supervisor, Erin Cassady-Dorion. "It is helpful for us to know where this is happening so that we can make sure it is, you know, what we think is causing it.”
Dorion wants residents to know that they are taking the necessary steps to solve this issue.
“Copper is coming from the service line coming into their home" explained Dorion. "The thing that we have control over is the pH of the water coming out