DEP's strategy to reduce phosphorous discharges to East of Hudson water bodies within the Croton watershed is to continue emphasis on responsible maintenance protocol at our facilities and lands, as well as respond to, provide and oversee cleanup activities, and investigate any illicit discharges
Construction has completed on the first phase of high-level sewers along 3rd Avenue in the Gowanus neighborhood. The Value Ambassador program highlights three employees whose work best represents the values of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Updates to Section 60.12.3.(J) of the 7/1/14 NYC DEP Standard Sewer and Water Specifications. The updates are for worker safety and to ensure square clean cuts when ductile iron pipe is cut in a trench.
Adding new Section 4.13 to the 7/1/2014 NYC DEP Standard Sewer and Water Specifications. This section provides new requirements for temporary stockpiles within the city, but not on the Right of Way. The new Section also includes the DSNY Interpretive Memorandum #2, 2/14/1995.
Participation in the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s recreational boating program remained steady in 2018. Crews have been deployed to aid NYC Parks in clearing downed and damaged trees after last week's snowstorm.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) thanks military veterans of its staff for their service. Maintenance crews from the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) care for Green Infrastructure installations across the city.
Pam Elardo, Deputy Commissioner of Wastewater Treatment, reviews the development initiatives underway in the Bureau. Around 20 percent of $1.9 billion committed to alleviate flooding in Southeast Queens has been allocated to current and completed projects.