The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued New York City its first citywide Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, as required under the Clean Water Act, effective August 1, 2015. Pursuant to the MS4 permit, the SWMP Plan must address discharges...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued New York City its first citywide Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, as required under the Clean Water Act, effective August 1, 2015. Pursuant to the MS4 permit, the SWMP Plan must address discharges...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued New York City its first citywide Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, as required under the Clean Water Act, effective August 1, 2015.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued New York City its first citywide Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, as required under the Clean Water Act, effective August 1, 2015.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection is tasked through its State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit to implement and maintain a floatables control program as well as a monitoring program to provide a means to assess and measure its effectiveness.
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.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrates the completion of a $10 million upgrade to the Ben Nesin office building at Ashokan Reservoir. DEP released its 2019 Watershed Recreation Newsletter.
With the Riverbank State Park located atop of the North River Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility, the City has been monitoring formaldehyde levels in the Park for the past three years. The Ambient Air Formaldehyde Monitoring Report summarizes the findings.
Local Law 48 of 2015 requires all catch basins within the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) jurisdiction to be inspected annually and unclogged or repaired within nine days of inspection or receipt of a complaint.
The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations hosted teams competing in a Hydrant Hysteria competition at the Queens training yard. The Department of Environmental Protection's Education Team hosted a conference "Exploring the Current State of Climate Science in New York City."
With the Riverbank State Park located atop of the North River Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility, the City has been monitoring formaldehyde levels in the Park for the past three years. The Ambient Air Formaldehyde Monitoring Report summarizes the findings.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released its 2018 Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report. The ribbon has been cut on the reconstructed Little Claremont Playground in the South Bronx. Celebrations highlight cultural events.
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.
Value Ambassador Program focus on the Bureau of Legal Affairs. Journalists from the Resilience Journalism Fellowship at the CUNY School of Journalism toured the Paerdegat Basin Natural Area in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn.
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
Lists, for each borough, the total number of fire hydrants subject to inspection, the number of hydrant inspections conducted, and the number of hydrants found to be inoperable.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) launches the "Trash it. Don't Flush it" public awareness campaign about proper disposal of grease, wipes, and other trash. Focus on the Field features five DEP employees that best represent Service at the agency.
Engineers Week edition. Deputy Commissioner of Water Supply Paul Rush reflects on the engineering history of New York City's water supply system. Q&A with Commissioner Vincent Sapienza. Focus on the Field features Natalia Perez, a project manager for the Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction
Local Law 40 (LL40) requires all contractors managing the City’s solid waste disposal program or recycling program for the Department of Sanitation to use ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD). It also requires these vehicles to be equipped with emissions reduction technology to reduce the pollutants
§24-163.7 of NYC Administrative Code required that by September 1, 2006, certain General Education (GE) diesel fuel-powered school buses be powered by a specific diesel fuel, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD).
This report details New York City’s purchase of fuel-efficient light and medium duty cars (typically, cars and vans respectively). The aim of Local Law 38 (LL38) is to achieve a 25% reduction in fuel consumption by Fiscal Year 2018 as compared to baseline fuel efficiency data from Fiscal Year 2005.
Local Law 39 (LL39) requires all City owned and operated diesel powered vehicles greater than 8,500 lbs., such as garbage collection trucks and DEP’s truck fleet, to use ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) to reduce pollutants.
Local Law 41 (LL41) requires all City-licensed sightseeing diesel buses to use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) to reduce pollutants. In addition, to lower the emission of harmful pollutants into the environment, these vehicles must install emission reduction devices (BART).
The environmental and public health benefits of blending biodiesel into heating oil are substantial. Unlike petroleum diesel, biodiesel is non-toxic and biodegradable, making it less of a threat to human health and the environment than petroleum-based fuels
Representatives of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) attended the 91st Annual Meeting of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA). 2018 highlights from the watershed.
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.
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.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations has developed a series of programs to improve service and prevent sewer backups and water main breaks. The impact of the Super Bowl on 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.
This report details the number of noise inspections, with a focus on the number of noise complaints received by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) related to after-hours noise complaints and response time to those complaints as well as the number of summonses issued.
This report details the number of idling violations issued by the Department of Environmental Protection as well as the number of citizen complaint filings and the civil penalties imposed for each enforcement action.
The LeadFreeNYC plan recently released by the city provides a roadmap to eliminate childhood lead exposure. Focus on the Field feature: value ambassadors for diversity
Updates on the $400 million program to upgrade water supply infrastructure at Schoharie Reservoir. Projects include the rehabilitation of the Gilboa Dam and Shandaken Tunnel and a new release works for the reservoir. DEP will undertake a $15 million rehabilitation project for Jerome Park Reservoir.
Entries for the 33rd annual Water Resources Art and Poetry Contest are now being accepted. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Design and Construction are undertaking a $31 million infrastructure project to upgrade water mains in Washington Heights.
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.
The second half of 2018 set records for watershed runoff due to persistent rainfall and an early snowstorm. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection's ability to fulfill its mission depends on its success in recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Vincent Sapienza reviews several of the agency's accomplishments from the past year. Spotlight on DEP employees who represent the agency's core values.
The objective of this Plan is to summarize the Enhanced Wildlife Management Strategies that DEP has implemented to protect public health at Hillview Reservoir.
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.
Work has begun on a $300 million project to install new clean-burning co-generation engines at the North River Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility in west Harlem. Ground was broken on a $31 million project to bring street and infrastructure improvements to Far Rockaway, Queens.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is pursuing an energy policy of a "circular economy of organics," aiming to minimize organic waste sent to landfills and maximize the recovery and beneficial use of all resource streams.
Mining of the Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Tunnel has reached the halfway point, and the project is on schedule and on budget.The Municipal Engineers of the City of New York honored Tasos Georgelis and Natalia Perez with awards.
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.
Commissioner Vincent Sapienza of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was a featured speaker at this year's Water Summit hosted by The Atlantic magazine.
The purpose of this Hillview Cryptosporidium and Giardia Action Plan (CGAP) is to provide guidance for intra- and inter-agency action and coordination in response to potential elevations in levels of either Giardia cysts or Cryptosporidium oocysts at Hillview Reservoir (HVR), Site 3 (Downtake 1).
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.
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...
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, Amy Peterson of the Mayor's Office of Housing Recovery Operations reviews the efforts of the Build it Back Program. Work has begun on a $158 million project to rehabilitate the Catskill Aqueduct.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) participated in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)'s "A Day in the Life of the Hudson & Harbor" educational event for over 300 public school students.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrated its 34th Annual Employee Recognition Day. DEP and Trout Unlimited hosted a conference for educators participating in the Trout in the Classroom program.