Drinking water for New York City is supplied from several large reservoirs, including a system of reservoirs west of the Hudson River. To provide updated reservoir capacity tables and bathymetry maps of the City's six West of Hudson reservoirs, bathymetric surveys were conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey from 2013 to 2015.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is working to improve the water quality of New York's waterbodies through planning, investment, innovative technologies, and stakeholder participation focused on controlling "combined sewer overflow" or CSO.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To develop and create the most effective stormwater management program possible, DEP looked to its peers in other municipalities to understand which methods have been successful in implementing stormwater management programs and meeting regulatory requirements. This report provides DEP with baseline knowledge to make informed and effective decisions for our community as we continue to develop and implement our stormwater management program.
The City of New York's (City) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit requires the development of a floatable and settleable trash and debris (herein referred to as "floatables") management program as part of the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP). In particular, the MS4 Permit requires the submission of a work plan "to determine the loading rate of floatable and settleable trash and debris discharged, including land-based sources, from the MS4 to waterbodies listed as impaired for floatables."
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.
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.
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.
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.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has started to develop solutions to heavy rainfall and associated physical and societal impacts by conducting the Cloudburst Resiliency Planning Study, focusing on a pilot area in Southeast Queens. The purpose of this project is to provide insight on ways to advance climate resiliency projects and traditional stormwater solutions to mitigate inland flooding and accommodate future increase in rainfall intensity through integration with ongoing urban planning and development.
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.
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.
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.
DEP's Green Infrastructure Program is part of a broader commitment to improve water quality across New York City, pursuing new ways of managing stormwater in light of climate change impacts and an evolving regulatory landscape. The goal of the Program is to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSO) by managing the equivalent of stormwater generated by one inch of precipitation on 10% of the impervious surfaces in the combined sewer tributary areas of New York City by 2030.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As required by the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("SPDES") Permit, SPDES Number NY-0287890, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the City of New York must "provide a written certification statement" that the City has developed "adequate authority to control pollutant discharges into and from its MS4."
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.
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.
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.
Paper delivered on behalf of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection at the inaugural conference of Water, Megacities and Global Changes hosted in Paris from December 1 to 4, 2015, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
United States Geological Survey report on streamflow estimates in the Esopus Creek watershed prepared in cooperation with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.
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.
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.
The City of New York Department of Environmental Protection Office of Green Infrastructure's standard designs for curbside bioswales, rain retention basins, rain gardens and other green infrastructure designed to capture and manage stormwater runoff.
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.
In response to the de Blasio administration's commitment to strengthening infrastructure in the City of New York and to improving operational coordination between City and utility actors, the City convened a working group of City agencies responsible for underground infrastructure and emergency response. This group helped develop a series of recommendations that can inform plans for ongoing coordination and operational improvements.
Final revised 2007 Filtration Avoidance Determination prepared by the New York State Department of Health in consultation with the United State Department of Environmental Protection, outlines a long-term watershed protection plan for 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.
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.
Green infrastructure collects and manages stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces, such as streets and sidewalks. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is building Right-of-way Bioswales, Stormwater Greenstreets, and other stormwater management practices to reduce combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharges into New York City's waterbodies. Green infrastructure is a more cost-effective way to improve water quality in New York City, and will save New Yorkers billions of dollars. Green infrastructure also helps create a more sustainable city. Benefits of green infrastructure include neighborhood beautification, improved air quality, and reduced air temperature during hot weather.
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.
A detailed description of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's approach to water demand management planning, focused on cost-effective approaches while providing clean, safe, and reliable drinking water.
This report describes the first phase of the Climate Change Integrated Modeling Project (CCIMP) to evaluate the effects of future climate change on the quantity and quality of water in the NYC water supply. The project is an element of DEP's Climate Change Action Plan released in 2008.
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.
The NYC Wastewater Resiliency Plan presents a comprehensive assessment of facilities at-risk from future storms, potential costs, and suggested measures to protect critical equipment and reduce the risk of damage and loss of services. Prepared by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the report follows the recent release of Mayor Bloomberg's A Stronger, More Resilient New York, which committed the city to harden its wastewater treatment plans and pumping stations. With 14 wastewater treatment plans and 96 pumping stations, prioritizing the most at-risk facilities included an extensive and in-depth assessment of the height of critical assets in relation to projected flood heights.
The NYC Wastewater Resiliency Plan presents a comprehensive assessment of facilities at-risk from future storms, potential costs, and suggested measures to protect critical equipment and reduce the risk of damage and loss of services. Prepared by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the report follows the recent release of Mayor Bloomberg's A Stronger, More Resilient New York, which committed the city to harden its wastewater treatment plans and pumping stations. With 14 wastewater treatment plans and 96 pumping stations, prioritizing the most at-risk facilities included an extensive and in-depth assessment of the height of critical assets in relation to projected flood heights.
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.
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.
The 2012 Progress Report demonstrates progress toward the 29 goals and 100 specific and measurable initiates outlined by the New York City Department of Environemtnal Protection in its initial report Strategy 2011-2014.
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.
The State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Best Management Practices (SPDES BMP) Consent Order of 2010 requires the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to deliver to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) an "evaluation of the hydraulic capacity of the NYC sewer system (combined and sanitary) by wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) drainage area (excluding Oakwood Beach)."
The State of the Sewers report provides an overview of how the City's sewer system works, DEP's approach to inspection, cleaning, and repair of the system, a breakdown of the most recurrent causes of sewer blockages, a look at the new employee training facility and safety programs, how advanced analytics, software, and mapping tools are being used to target problematic areas and hydraulic modeling is guiding designs for future capital projects and citywide and borough by borough performance analytics.
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.
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.
This report provides a summary of updates made to models developed during development of Waterbody/Watershed Facility Plans (WWFP) submitted in the late 2000s to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Over time, sewer system models are modified and updated based on new information obtained during various facility planning and design projects.
In 2011, the New York City Water Board appointed Veolia Water to partner with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in an effort to identify opportunities to make improvements in every aspect of New York City's drinking water, sewage collection, and wastewater treatment operations. The initiative, branded Operational Excellence (OpX): The Best Always Do Better, is an opportunity for DEP to take employee ideas and best practices from water utilities across the globe to continue to achieve the agency's goal of being the safest, most productive, cost-effective, and transparent water utility in the nation. This report reflects six months of analytical work completed by the OpX team with DEP management and employees. The analytical work of OpX has confirmed that DEP is a world leader in meeting drinking water and wastewater compliance, performing well above the average of similar utilities. At the same time, the analysis indicates opportunities exist to develop new areas of strength for the organization that could result in operating benefits of potentially $108-$130 million per year.
The 2011 Progress Report demonstrates progress toward the 29 goals and 100 specific and measurable initiates outlined by the New York City Department of Environemtnal Protection in its initial report Strategy 2011-2014.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case Nos. CO2-20000107-8, CO2-2007-0101-1, CO2-20090318-30, CO2-20110512-25), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
The forest management plan is the first comprehensive plan developed for all City-owned watershed forest land. It provides the framework for management actions to occur now and into the future. Revisions and refinements of the plan will occur at regular intervals. Revisions may be enhanced with expansion or refinement of available data, including wetland mapping, additional stand delineation, and stand-level forest inventory data collection. This plan establishes criteria and guidelines for current forest management activities, and provides a solid foundation upon which increasingly robust plans can be developed in the future.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case Nos. CO2-20000107-8, CO2-2007-0101-1, CO2-20090318-30, CO2-20110512-25), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case Nos. CO2-20000107-8, CO2-2007-0101-1, CO2-20090318-30, CO2-20110512-25), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for operating, maintaining, and protecting the city's water supply and distribution system. This report, the 2011 Watershed Protection Program Summary and Assessment, has been prepared to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) July 2007 Filtration Avoidance Determination for New York City's Catskill/Delaware Water Supply Systems. Unlike previous summary and assessment reports, which were preapred to support granting of a new FAD, this one represents a mid-term assessment at the halfway point of a 10-year FAD.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case No. CO2-20000107-8 as modified by DEC Case No. CO2-2007-0101-1), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
Strategy 2011-2014, and the 29 goals and 100 distinct initiatives it contains, explains how the New York City Department of Environmental Protection will achieve its goal to become the safest, most efficient, cost-effective, and transparent water utility in the nation over four years.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case No. CO2-20000107-8 as modified by DEC Case No. CO2-2007-0101-1), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case No. CO2-20000107-8 as modified by DEC Case No. CO2-2007-0101-1), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case No. CO2-20000107-8 as modified by DEC Case No. CO2-2007-0101-1), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case No. CO2-20000107-8 as modified by DEC Case No. CO2-2007-0101-1), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
Also known as the "Airport Noise Study", this report recommends strategies to reduce sound levels related to airports in New York City. This report is required by New York City Local Law 113 of 2005.
Also known as the "Transit Noise Study", this report recommends strategies for addressing transit noise in New York City including strategies for enhanced public outreach regarding this issue.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case No. CO2-20000107-8 as modified by DEC Case No. CO2-2007-0101-1), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
This centennial report, New York Harbor Survey Program 1909-2009, celebrates the success of the Harbor Survey Program, and catalogues the progress the city has made throughout the decades.
In accordance with the CSO Order on Consent (DEC Case No. CO2-20000107-8 as modified by DEC Case No. CO2-2007-0101-1), the New York City Department of Environmental Protection submits quarterly reports on its actions toward complying with the Order's milestones.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection has operated a Land Acquisition Program (LAP) in the Catskill-Delaware Water Supply System since 1997. LAP seeks to acquire land and conservation easements for watershed protection and is a key component of the City's Watershed Protection Program, which seeks to increase watershed protection and avoid filtration of the world's largest surface water supply. This Long-Term Land Acquisition Plan 2012 to 2022 is being submitted in accordance with the 2007 Filtration Avoidance Determination to detail the City's proposed approach to land acquisition under the next Water Supply Permit.
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.
Watershed Annual Reports provide summary information about the watersheds, streams and reservoirs that are the sources of New York City's drinking water. They provide a general overview of the city's water resources, their condition during the year, and report on the Department of Environmental Protection's compliance with regulatory standards or guidelines. These reports are complementary to the New York City Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports, also published annually.
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.