The Village of Aurora is asking all customers on its public water system to limit water use until further notice after a water main break on the former Wells College campus left the village relying on its Sherwood Road storage tank.
Scope of the problem and immediate measures
According to the Cayuga County Health Department, the break has reduced the system's operational capacity. Officials said repairs are underway but, until they are complete, the village must depend on the existing storage supply.
- Action requested: All customers served by the Village of Aurora public water system should conserve water immediately and limit non-essential use.
- Service interruption: A small number of properties are currently without water service while crews work on repairs.
- Notification: Residents will be informed when normal operations resume and the conservation request is lifted.
Who to contact
Residents with questions or concerns can contact:
Village of Aurora: 315-364-7293
Cayuga County Health Department: 315-253-1560
Practical tips while conserving
Officials have not provided a detailed conservation checklist in the notice, but typical measures that reduce demand on storage tanks include:
- Avoid using lawn sprinklers and other outdoor irrigation.
- Delay laundry and dishwasher use where possible.
- Limit shower time and avoid filling tubs.
- Use minimal water for cooking and cleaning; collect and reuse rinse water when safe to do so.
| Item | Current status |
|---|---|
| Water source | Sherwood Road storage tank (sole source during repairs) |
| Service outages | Small number of properties without water |
| Officials to contact | Village of Aurora / Cayuga County Health Department |
The village and the Cayuga County Health Department are coordinating the response. Residents should expect further updates from municipal officials when repairs are completed and the conservation request is rescinded.
