New water treatment facility up and running in Albany

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Plans to improve water quality in the Hudson River is taking a step forward. A new water treatment facility opened in Albany's Lincoln Park on Tuesday.

The facility will disinfect sewage overflow and storm damage runoff, stopping potentially harmful chemicals from entering the river. Officials said it is a major step forward in strengthening the economic potential of the riverfront.

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