Watertown's Water Crisis: Imminent Drought Threatens City's Supply

Watertown city officials are urging residents to conserve water due to a water main break that is expected to deplete the city's water supply by Thursday. The incident affects everyone who receives water from the city, including the school district, Fort Drum, and neighboring areas. The lack of water pressure and volume has already impacted some customers, including Samaritan Medical Center, which has distributed bottled water and canceled certain services. Fort Drum has switched to on-post water sources to reduce demand, while the Watertown City School District is closing early. Officials advise boiling city water before consumption and using bottled water as an alternative.