Fort Drum Water Line

Watertown to Fort Drum Water Line 

The Development Authority's second major infrastructure project was ensuring a reliable supply of drinking water to Fort Drum. In 1991, the 11-mile Watertown-to-Fort Drum Water Line was completed, creating a regional water system capable of delivering up to three million gallons of water per day from the City of Watertown's water treatment facility to Fort Drum through two pumping stations.

The project also created opportunities for surrounding communities. Leveraging the new infrastructure, the Towns of Champion, LeRay, and Pamelia established water districts that continue to provide residents with a dependable water supply while supporting future residential, commercial, and economic growth.