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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Over the last year, airline on-time performance across the nation has sunk to unprecedented poor levels. This report details the impact of the nation's worsening flight delays on the economy and environment.