A river running through New York that provides drinking water for millions is one of the most polluted in the country. Reports Shine Light On Drinking Water in New YorkCanva Canva loading... The report by EcoCation, listed the most polluted rivers in the United States. What makes this especially concerning is that roughly 15 million people, rely on the Delaware River Basin for drinking water. Keep Reading:These Are Now The 15 Best Places To Live In New York15 Reasons Why New Yorkers Secretly Hate Living in New York StateThese Are The 10 Most Dangerous Places To Live In New York State