SYRACUSE — The OCWA exhibit about the treatment and transmission of water in Central New York will be available through late November at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of Aug. 31 acknowledged the opening of the exhibit, OCWA announced. OCWA employees, authority […]
SYRACUSE — The OCWA exhibit about the treatment and transmission of water in Central New York will be available through late November at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) in Syracuse.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of Aug. 31 acknowledged the opening of the exhibit, OCWA announced. OCWA employees, authority members, and various community supporters, including elected officials, participated in the event.
OCWA, located at 200 Northern Concourse in the town of Salina, describes itself as “Central New York’s Water Authority.” The acronym OCWA is short for Onondaga County Water Authority.
OCWA’s educational exhibit, called “How Your Water Works,” is on display now through Nov. 26, part of the Syracuse Innovation Station located on the first floor of the MOST. It includes a water-pipe display, historical timeline, photo cutout banner, fun facts about OCWA, and an interactive water table for children to enjoy.
“We often get questions from the community about how our water gets from point A to point B,” Jeff Brown, OCWA executive director, said in an OCWA announcement. “We hope many individuals and families will enjoy our exhibit, and we sincerely thank the MOST for providing us with this unique opportunity to highlight what we do at OCWA and how we serve customers with fresh, safe, and reliable drinking water.”
Lauren Kochian, president of the MOST, also commented on the OCWA exhibit.
“Water infrastructure is such an important part of our world, and this exhibit gives visitors the chance to better understand how water — one of our most valuable resources — is managed sustainably,” she said.
The Syracuse Innovation Station features innovations, industries, and inventions that are “exclusive” to the Syracuse area, providing families with an opportunity to discuss the technology and new advancements in our region. New displays and demonstrations are added regularly, OCWA noted.
About OCWA
OCWA was established by act of the New York State Legislature in 1951 and currently serves about 500,000 residents in Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Cayuga, and Oneida counties.
The authority says it is among the 125 largest public drinking-water systems in the country, operating two major water-treatment facilities, more than 2,150 miles of main, over 13,300 fire hydrants, more than 60 storage facilities, and 47 pump stations.
About the MOST
The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) is a hands-on science and technology museum for all ages located at 500 S. Franklin St. in the Armory Square area of Syracuse.
The MOST hosts numerous STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education programs and community outreach events annually. It is home to 35,000 square feet of interactive permanent and traveling exhibits.
The organization says its vision is to be a “preeminent science and technology center, inspiring all generations through hands-on education and entertainment.”