Reports on the development, progress and achievements of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's source water protection programs established to maintain the Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) for the Catskill/Delaware portion of the New York City water supply.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case No. CO2-20110512-25, modification to DEC Case No. CO2-20000107-8), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
Department of Environmental Protection employees worked to ensure critical services remained operational throughout Winter Storm Jonas, which caused more than 30 inches of snowfall in sections of New York City. Activities included regular water testing, repairs and service on water mains, and snow clearance. The 2015 New York City Water Challenge to Restaurants program succeeded in reducing water use by 2.5 million gallons.
With the Riverbank State Park located atop of the North River Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility, the City has been monitoring formaldehyde levels in the Park for the past three years. The Ambient Air Formaldehyde Monitoring Report summarizes the findings.
The Employee of the Month program recognizes Department of Environmental Protection staff members that have exhibited outstanding personal effort, and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of New York City.
Sewer infrastructure upgrades are underway in south Queens, including the installation of new interceptor sewers under the Belt Parkway and three hydraulic levees that will increase efficiency for the local network. When these projects are completed, an estimated 300 million additional gallons of wastewater per year will be diverted to the Jamaica Wastewater Treatment Plant. An enclosed receiving tank is also being constructed at the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment plant as part of an experimental project with Waste Management and the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority.