The EPA says one thing New Yorkers don’t have to worry about is water quality.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.The smoke from Canadian wildfires that has deteriorated New York City’s air quality shouldn't affect water quality in the area, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
But according to the EPA, one thing New Yorkers don’t have to worry about is water quality. When reached for comment, the EPA told Gothamist the smoke wasn’t expected to notably affect it.
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