Water News: Western New York

Although researchers see many fish species thriving in the long-contaminated body of water, the small-mouth bass, a popular catch for local fisherman, show signs of polybrominated biphenyl ethers, or PBDEs.

The EPA has confirmed the feasibility of a no-discharge zone in the St. Lawrence River, citing substantial facilities that allow for alternative means of waste disposal.

Congressman Paul Tonko has been working with Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) to release legislation that would allow for a reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act and allocate funding over the next five years to be provided to local water-line improvements.

Senator Charles Schumer announced a new bill this week that would provide tax credits for homeowners and landlords who replace lead-based infrastructure in their buildings. The proposed legislation would expand existing tax credits, and be available to any homeowner making $110,000 or less annually.