Summary
Rochester is looking at shutting down the Highland Park Reservoir to meet federal EPA rules, which means big changes could be coming to your neighborhood water system.
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Impact analysis
While exact costs aren't locked in yet, updating and reconfiguring the water system to bypass the reservoir could end up hitting taxpayers or local utility ratepayers.
Public health advocates and federal regulators win here, as the closure ensures the city's drinking water strictly aligns with modern safety standards.
Local residents and history buffs who love the landmark reservoir might see their neighborhood landscape and water system altered.
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