ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Water woes in parts of Genesee County persist, not only from years of periodic droughts, both in winter and summer, but with plans for public water infrastructure now paused due to the federal government shutdown.

"Right now, I have 109 homes that do not have water, again, or still, the dairy farms are all without water, they're hauling water," says Town of Bethany Supervisor, Carl Hyde.

Water wells drying up and the need for residents and business owners to haul water from various public supply spouts has been the norm for several years in this community in New York.

Families often must either bring potable water to their homes for basic tasks such as washing dishes, bathing, or running laundry, can lead to increased costs.

Progress has been made to establish

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