Rochester Lifts Boil Water Advisory, Confirms Safety After Corpse Found in Reservoir

The body of a man missing since February was discovered in the water supply, having been there for nearly a month.

Rochester, New York officials lifted the boil water advisory after a corpse was found in the Highland Park Reservoir, confirming water safety.
The body of 29-year-old Abdullahi Muya, missing since February 18, was found in the reservoir, having been there for nearly a month.
Mayor Malik Evans highlighted security measures at the reservoir but admitted the incident calls into question detection capabilities.
Officials plan to enhance reservoir security to prevent future breaches and ensure the safety of the water supply.
The reservoir will be drained and cleaned, a process expected to take eight weeks, with water distribution adjusted in the meantime.