Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports are prepared annually by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which require all drinking water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the sources and quality of its water supply.
This report presents the initial steps that the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken over the past four years to address climate change. The report includes the findings and recommendations to date of DEP's Climage Change Program and Task Force and the immediate actions that DEP is committed to undertaking to further address this critical issue.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (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.