Onondaga County and city of Syracuse officials provided an update Wednesday on their water filter distribution program.

They say progress is being made.

The program was implemented to address concerns about the potential presence of lead in drinking water in some older Syracuse homes due to lead service lines.

So far, they have prioritized households with pregnant women and children six and under who they say are the most vulnerable to lead.

The next phase of the program will expand to families who are eligible to register for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Bureau.

Those with children in Pre-K through first grade in the Syracuse City School District will also receive a filter through their school.

"We are thrilled with the strong participation we’ve seen in these first few days,” Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon said in a statement. “By prioritizing families with the highest risk, we are ensuring that our youngest and most vulnerable residents are safeguarded.”

“We are meeting people where they are to ensure that eligible households have access to water filters as the latest sampling results are finalized,” Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh said in a statement. “I thank our partners at the Onondaga County Health Department for a successful first three days. We want to reach all eligible households, so we will continue collaborating with local organizations and the City School District to make distribution even more accessible.”

More information can be found on the city's website.