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.