The Demand Management Unit within DEP is tasked with development of a citywide strategy that will outline DEP's plan for implementation of water demand management projects between now and 2021. The Water Demand Management Plan identifies six key strategies for managing water demand in New York City in light of the Water for the Future program, and details 21 specific initiatives to be implemented over the next eight years in order to achieve targeted water demand reductions.
The Demand Management Unit within DEP is tasked with development of a citywide strategy that will outline DEP's plan for implementation of water demand management projects between now and 2021. The Water Demand Management Plan identifies six key strategies for managing water demand in New York City in light of the Water for the Future program, and details 21 specific initiatives to be implemented over the next eight years in order to achieve targeted water demand reductions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection newsletter for the recreational users who enjoy the lands and waters of the New York City water supply.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection newsletter for the recreational users who enjoy the lands and waters of the New York City water supply.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection newsletter for the recreational users who enjoy the lands and waters of the New York City water supply.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection presentation on ongoing and planned water quality improvements to sewer and stormwater infrastructure adjacent to Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal
Summary of programs involved in marine debris reduction, especially GreeNYC, which will use media strategies to convince city residents to engage in environmentally conscious behaviors.
In 2014 the Green Infrastructure Program updated standards for Right-of-way Bioswale designs, and created a standard design for a Right-of-way Rain Garden. $36 million dollars was committed in 2014 toward the construction of green infrastructure in underserved parks spaces, in support of the New York City Community Parks initiative. Two green infrastructure schoolyards were built as part of an ongoing partnership with the Trust for Public Land.
By December 2015 $187 million has been spent toward the implementation of green infrastructure in New York City. The Department of Environmental Protection began a Research and Development Program to build on existing monitoring and substantially expand the agency's ability to collect new data. Priority Areas have been identified for planned system improvements. Construction activity has peaked on many right-of-way green infrastructure contracts, with more than 1,000 practices constructed and another 1,500 substantially completed. The DEP initiated design retrofits on over 100 publicly owned properties this year.
Fiscal year annual update to New York City Department of Environmental Protection recycling plan, produced in compliance with Local Law 36, governing waste prevention, reuse and recycling by City agencies.
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.
All 5,300 buildings in New York City that had previously used No. 6 heating oil have converted to cleaner fuel sources, leading to significant reductions in air pollution citywide. The Department of Environmental Protection has been performing inspections and repairs on water mains and sewers in Lower Manhattan following a recent crane collapse. A micro-tunnel boring machine (MTBM) has arrived at Schoharie Reservoir for use in constructing a permanent release works near the Gilboa Dam.
New York City's drinking water supply is thoroughly tested from its sources to the city delivery system. Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Emily Lloyd details these and other protective measures undertaken to ensure water quality, and welcomes city residents to obtain free home testing kits from 311. The DEP Emerging Leaders Network Mixer will be held at the Rego Community Center. Essay in memoriam of former Deputy Chief Engineer Victor Felgelman, P.E., of the Board of Water Supply.
Eight veteran officers in the Department of Environmental Protection Police Division have been promoted and one 21-year veteran has retired. Aluminum covers and odor control units are being installed at the Bowery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor de Blasio and the Metropolitan Engineering Societies Council create an annual Engineer's Week in New York City, which will run this year from February 21-27.
More than 100 positions are on offer in the Department of Environmental Protection's 2016 summer internship program. DEP will also participate in the New York City Summer Youth Employment and Ladders for Leaders programs. Expanded storm sewers in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn are to be installed this spring, in cooperation with the Department of Design and Construction. DEP will clean and repair headstones at the Pepacton Cemetery in Delaware County.
The Department of Environmental Protection has published its 2015 Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report in accordance with New York State and United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Three New York City hospitals have joined a program to reduce water consumption by 5 percent per month, for a planned reduction of 2.2 million gallons over the same period. NY1 news published a story on the $3 million odor control project being installed at the Bowery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Despite the lack of snow in upstate watersheds, winter rains have ensured full reservoir levels. Furthermore, there is little historical connection between low snow levels and drought conditions. Rain barrels were distributed to about 200 homeowners in the Castle Hill neighborhood of the Bronx. Staff from the Bureau of Water Supply offered information and access permit registrations at the 39th Annual World Fishing & Outdoor Expo at Rockland County Community College.
The Department of Environmental Protection has published its annual Watershed Recreation Newsletter for the benefit of watershed residents and visitors. The Bureau of Public Affars & Communications has contacted 25,000 homes in southeast Queens to educate about improper grease disposal. DEP staff also performed a citywide affort to educate New Yorkers about water leaks and the means to repair them.
A three-year climate and stormwater management collaboration program with the City of Copenhagen has begun with a series of tours in Brooklyn and Queens. A sewer upgrade project has been presented to Bronx Community Board 11, which is designed to intercept 400 million gallons of annual pollution that would otherwise discharge into Westchester Creek. Approximately 80 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions have been avoided by the Department of Environmental Protection's participation in the New York City Demand Response Program.
The Filtration Avoidance Determination, which allows the Catskill-Delaware system of New York City's water supply to operate unfiltered, is to be renewed this year. This permit is required by the Surface Water Treatment Rule of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. A New York Times article titled How New York Gets its Water examines the methods and infrastructure of the City's water supply system.
The Department of Environmental Protection proposes a 2.1% increase in the Fiscal Year 2017 water rate, which is the lowest figure in the past 16 years. Twenty-two reservoirs and lakes were opened for this year's watershed recreation season on April 1. A $48 million water and sewer upgrade project in the Great Kills and Eltingville neighborhoods of Staten Island is currently underway.
The Department of Environmental Protection has been distributing rain barrels to community homeowners in partnership with local elected officials. Water collected in these 60-gallon barrels can be used for gardening and other outdoor purposes and thereby reduce personal water bills. The Gilboa Dam rehabilitation project received a major award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York. The DEP announces that it will begin applying natural herbicides along roads in upstate watersheds.
New York City will end rental payments from the New York City Water Board, for an estimated 7 percent in savings for each customer on water and sewer bills through fiscal year 2017. In addition, a one-time $183 credit is being distributed to about 664,000 customers. Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Emily Lloyd and Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams announce the launch of the Adopt-A-Catch Basin pilot program, which will involve local communities in helping to keep storm drains clear of debris.
The Always Creating Excellence (ACE) program recognizes New York City Department of Environmental Protection staff members that have exhibited outstanding effort, and have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve the people of New York City.
In April, the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) held its 29th annual Operations Challenge at the Jamaica Wastewater Treatment Plant. With the onset of spring Green Infrastructure maintenance crews from the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) are adding new plantings to New York City bioswales. The first WebEX-enabled brown bag session was performed by the Bureau of Organizational Development and Human Resources (OD&HR) in collaboration with the Office of Information Technology (OIT).
The Department of Environmental Protection's Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Executive Budget was presented on May 9. This budget also outlines the Four-Year Capital Plan, which includes major projects such as the ongoing construction of City Tunnel 3 and reconstruction of the mechanical elements of the lower Catskill Aqueduct, as well as ongoing investments in wastewater treatment, sewers, and drinking water supply. The DEP will host an educational walk in Westchester County on May 15 to celebrate American Wetlands Month.
A workshop will be held on May 25th at Civic Hall in Manhattan on the Department of Environmental Protection's Grant Program, which offers the chance for private property owners to obtain funding for green infrastructure improvements on their properties. The DEP and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation led students on an annual eel count at the Richmond Creek Bluebelt in Staten Island. DEP Police are performing boater safety workshops on watershed reservoirs.
The 30th annual Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest, held at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, hosted a record-breaking 1,800 participants from schools in New York City and Watershed communities. New York City bans the use of hands-free phones for all operators of city vehicles apart from emergency personnel. The Gilboa Dam rehabilitation project has earned its third major award, for engineering excellence from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
Students at Highland Middle School in Ulster County received a demonstration by the DEP Police Aviation Unit, including a helicopter landing and question-and-answer session. Pam Elardo, P.E., has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). Several BWT employees competed in the New Jersey Water Environmental Association (NJWEA) Spring Fling Operations Challenge 2016. The Department of Environmental Protection is hosting blood drives at several locations to help offset supply shortages at the New York Blood Center.
Several thousand curbside gardens are being installed across the city as part of the Department of Environmental Protection's Green Infrastructure Plan, in cooperation with the Department of Design and Construction, the Economic Development Corporation and the Parks Department. Odor control upgrades have been completed on the Bowery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant. Two Family Fishing Day evnts will be held at the Ashokan and Cannonsville Reservoirs, on June 12 and June 18th respectively.
The Department of Environmental Protection assisted in banding ten peregrine falcon chicks nesting on Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bridges. The DEP's summer internship program is underway, and provides future professionals with experiences across the agency's bureaus and activities. Two teams from the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) competed successfully at the Operations Challenge 2016 in Mystic, Connecticut, and will go on to a national competition in New Orleans.