Chester Water Authority (CWA) has installed new equipment in the Octoraro Reservoir to continue its proactive approach to monitoring the water quality.
The equipment will relay real-time information to CWA staff, enabling them to quickly identify changes in water quality. The equipment is mounted on six buoy platforms that are located in the Octoraro Reservoir. The units are rectangular in shape and yellow in color (see photo below) and are powered using environmentally-friendly solar power.
CWA asks boaters to observe the following rules when operating watercraft in the reservoir near the buoy platforms:
- Maintain a minimum distance of 30 feet from the buoys at all times
- Do not moor boats to the buoys
- Do not cast fishing lines over or toward the buoys
CWA thanks all boaters in advance for complying with these requirements.
