Owasco Lake water quality issues have existed for years, but there was heightened concern last fall when cyanotoxins from blue - green algae blooms were detected in Auburn and Owasco's drinking water supply. (auburnpub.com)
The department also provided technical guidance to the water systems on temporary changes they could make to lower the levels of cyanotoxins. (syracuse.com)
The systems draw water from Owasco Lake which was impaired by cyanotoxins that was produced by harmful blue - green algae blooms over the summer. (syracuse.com)