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The longest tunnel in the world is about to shut down

An 85-mile tunnel carries water from upstate New York reservoirs to New York City. It leaks a lot, and it is finally being repaired.

Gail P Sherman
Sep 08, 2024
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An 85-mile tunnel carries water from upstate New York reservoirs to New York City. It leaks a lot, and it is finally being repaired.

New York City relies on vast reservoirs in upstate NY to supply its water. These reservoirs were created by flooding dozens of upstate towns and hamlets, displacing thousands of citizens and the graves of thou…

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