Mohawk Council Announces Months Long Water Leak Identified

By Isaac White

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) has reported that the Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Environment’s (DIHE) Water/Wastewater Program has successfully located the watermain leak, previously reported on by Indian Time, which was actively oozing water for months. This issue was a significant concern for the St. Regis waterplant operations. The leak was identified in the pipeline at the river crossing between St. Regis and Snye, a critical junction that extends services to the Snye district.

According to MCA’s announcement, this communication aimed to update the community on these developments and assure the residents of Snye and St. Regis that their water supply will not be interrupted. MCA confirmed that each home will continue to receive safe, potable drinking water, maintaining regular water pressure and fulfilling capacity demands.

As per the announcement, MCA water operators, in collaboration with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, have managed to temporarily connect the Snye district to the SRMT’s water source. MCA stated that this measure has eased the demand on the St. Regis Waterplant and enabled valve closure at the river crossing. MCA is planning to repair the system in the upcoming weeks, as detailed in the announcement.

The City of Cornwall has also stepped in, offering assistance by supplying equipment needed for the temporary connection.

In their announcement, MCA expressed gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding support from the SRMT and the City of Cornwall, which greatly assisted the DIHE Water department. They highlighted that the prompt action and collaborative efforts of all parties involved were crucial in ensuring that “our water source to be repaired without disruption.”

Per the announcement, MCA encouraged all community members with questions and concerns to contact:

John Adams,

Water and Wastewater Program Manager

Department of Infrastructure and Housing

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne

518-651-0068 Cell

613-933-4924 Office