Albany State workers in the Empire Plaza’s Corning Tower were told not to drink the water on Friday.
The state Office of General Services brought bottled water to the building after sending out the following notice: “A cloudiness and odor has been detected in the water at the Corning Tower.
Biggs Lab is not affected.” “No other buildings are affected.
Out of an abundance of caution, we ask that tenants in the Corning Tower refrain from drinking water from sinks and fountains as we determine the cause of this issue.
Bottled water is on the way to the Tower and will be delivered to all floors.
You can also fill your own bottles on the concourse.
We will keep you apprised of information as it becomes available.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.” One person, who cited another letter that went out to state workers in the tower, noted that sandblasting the fire suppression system on the 41st floor may have resulted in particles getting into the water system.
OGS spokeswoman Heather Groll, though, said the cause has not been pinned down.
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