New York City has been collecting water quality data in New York Harbor since 1909. These data are utilzed by regulators, scientists, educators and citizens to assess impacts, trends and improvements in the water quality of New York Harbor.
New York City has been collecting water quality data in New York Harbor since 1909. These data are utilzed by regulators, scientists, educators and citizens to assess impacts, trends and improvements in the water quality of New York Harbor.
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 has been collecting water quality data in New York Harbor since 1909. These data are utilzed by regulators, scientists, educators and citizens to assess impacts, trends and improvements in the water quality of New York Harbor.
This report provides an overview of the Waterfront Management Advisory Board’s (WMAB) meetings in 2019. The WMAB advises the City on matters related to the waterfront and waterways and guides the Department of City Planning (DCP) on the development of the Comprehensive Waterfront Plan.
This is the 2021 annual report of the Waterfront Management Advisory Board (WMAB). The report includes summaries of the WMAB's meetings in 2021 and member biographies.
This is a summary of the Waterfront Management Advisory Board (WMAB) and its activity in 2022. The WMAB advises the City of New York on matters related to its waterfront and waterways, and guides the Department of City Planning (DCP) on the development of the Comprehensive Waterfront Plan.
The New York City Building Drinking Water Tank Inspection Report is submitted pursuant to New York City Administrative Code §17-194. This report includes the number of complete building water tank inspection results received by the NYC Department of Health and the number of violations issued.
Beginning June 1, 2019, a Stormwater Construction Permit can be obtained from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under certain conditions.
We conducted this audit to determine whether the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accurately billing hotels for water and sewer usage and whether it is making efforts to collect all outstanding water and sewer usage fees from those properties.
Presentation of the audit report on the New York City Department of Education to verify whether the agency has enough controls over lead testing of school water and needed remediation efforts.
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.
This updated report, along with the attached table, summarizes DEP’s fulfillment of the requirements for a flood mitigation plan in Queens Community Districts 12 and 13. DEP has also developed an interactive online map that shows the completed and ongoing construction in Southeast Queens.
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.
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.
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.
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 Cross Connection Control Program is one of the tools DEP employs to protect the City's water supply system by requiring specified businesses to install and maintain approved backflow prevention devices.
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.
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.
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.
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 Section VIII of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permits for the fourteen New York City municipal wastewater treatment plants, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection reports annually on its ongoing program.
As required by Section VIII of the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permits for the 14 New York City municipal wastewater treatment plants the New York City Department of Environmental Protection reports annually on its ongoing program related to the Best Management Practices
DEP's goal is to provide educational materials and to train employees on stormwater. Educational materials are available to employees and the public through DEP's website and through public outreach events.
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
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
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
DEP's goal is to provide educational materials and to train employees on stormwater. Educational materials are available to employees and the public through DEP's website and through public outreach events.
The purpose of this report is to identify additional sites in the water and wastewater system with the greatest hydroelectric potential, employing both traditional hydropower and innovative technologies such as in-conduit turbines and channel and weir hydrokinetic technologies
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.
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.
While lead paint is the primary source of exposure to lead in New York City, tap water can also be a source of lead—and many privately owned small residential buildings in the city have plumbing that contains a much higher level of lead than is allowed in new construction today.
As an enhancement and modification of the two-year cycle of surveying the City’s coastal waters under the Shoreline Survey Program, a Sentinel Monitoring Program was designed, in cooperation with NYSDEC, to monitor specific sampling areas for fecal coliform (a raw sewage indicator) in water bodies.
As an enhancement and modification of the two-year cycle of surveying the City’s coastal waters under the Shoreline Survey Program, a Sentinel Monitoring Program was designed, in cooperation with NYSDEC, to monitor specific sampling areas for fecal coliform (a raw sewage indicator) in water bodies.
In agreement with the First Amended Nitrogen Consent Judgment (FANCJ), this feasibility study is designed to evaluate the available nitrogen-removal technologies, and optimization techniques for existing infrastructure, to identify potential measures to reduce nitrogen discharges
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has prepared this Jamaica Bay and CSO Tributaries Waterbody/Watershed (WB/WS) Facility Plan Report as required by the Administrative Order on Consent between the DEP and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
In February 2010, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that the City will dedicate $100 million to installing new nitrogen control technologies at wastewater treatment plants located on Jamaica Bay.
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.
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
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Rachel Loeb, President and CEO of New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today officially launched NYC Ferry service in Throgs Neck in the Bronx with the opening of a new landing at Ferry Point Park.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala opens a new rooftop farm on Staten Island that grows healthy organic food and absorbs stormwater.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
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.
By retrofitting NYC’s streets, sidewalks and other public property, and incentivizing retrofits on private property, DEP is on its way toward the 2030 Combined Sewer Overflow reduction goal of 1.67 billion gallons per year.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is building rain gardens and other types of green infrastructure to manage stormwater and improve water quality in local waterways.
The NYC Stormwater Management Program Plan (the Plan) is the City’s first comprehensive planning effort to target pollution generated in areas served by the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) which comprises nearly 40% of the City.
With this Plan, the City will continue to identify sources of stormwater pollution and develop a range of policies and strategies to reduce it, all with the goal of improving and protecting the waters for the generations of New Yorkers to come.
With this Plan, the City will continue to identify sources of stormwater pollution and develop a range of policies and strategies to reduce it, all with the goal of improving and protecting the waters for the generations of New Yorkers to come.
Each year, the City prepares an MS4 annual report to inform NYSDEC and the public of the City’s progress in implementing the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) and the status of compliance with the Municipal Separate Sewer Systems (MS4) permit.
Each year, the City prepares an MS4 annual report to inform NYSDEC and the public of the City’s progress in implementing the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) and the status of compliance with the Municipal Separate Sewer Systems (MS4) permit.
This 2016 Annual Report provides updates on the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Green Infrastructure Program (the “Program”).
The Annual Report provides an update on the NYC Green Infrastructure Program, including achievements and advancements through 2021, and outlines what is in store for 2022.
Each year, the City prepares an MS4 annual report to inform NYSDEC and the public of the City’s progress in implementing the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) and the status of compliance with the Municipal Separate Sewer Systems (MS4) permit.
Each year, the City prepares an MS4 annual report to inform NYSDEC and the public of the City’s progress in implementing the Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) and the status of compliance with the Municipal Separate Sewer Systems (MS4) permit.
In accordance with the New York City Administrative Code §18-131 (as amended by Local Law No. 29 of 2005), this report summarizes the 2019 Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program for permitted beaches, including inspection dates and results, and the dates and reasons for any warning or closure.
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
In accordance with the New York City Administrative Code §18-131(c)(4), this annual report summarizes the 2020 New York City Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program for beaches permitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Pursuant to Local Law No. 29 of 2005, this annual report summarizes the 2021 Beach Surveillance and Monitoring Program for permitted beaches, including the dates and
results of all inspections of these beaches, and the dates and reasons for
any warning or closure.
In accordance with New York City Local Law 239 of 2017, the New York City Building Drinking Water Tank Inspection Report includes data related to water tank inspections.
The New York City Building Drinking Water Tank Annual Inspection Report is submitted pursuant to New York City Administrative Code § 17-194 and include the latest data related to water tank inspections.
The Gowanus Canal and Newtown Creek Storm Surge Barrier Studies project is a conceptual feasibility
study that may be used in assessing the need to advance to more a detailed and complete feasibility
study and could inform such a study or the project implementation that may follow.
Over the past five years, DEP has achieved savings of nearly 10 million gallons of water each day through our demand management initiatives. This report highlights the success of these and other demand management programs from the past five years and presents a plan that will drive down demand.
This report highlights successes of the Demand Management Program over the past 10 years and dives into case studies for more detail within each strategy, closing this chapter of the Water Demand Management Program.