New York agencies continue to improve drinking water standards; public comment period open through June 25th
WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Samantha Simmons Published June 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM EDT New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation is developing a new framework to help municipalities keep drinking […]
NYC DEP Tech Open House March 28th
March 28, 2025|9:00AM
NYC DEP Tech Open House March 28th
59-17 Junction Blvd, Flushing NY 11368
NYC DEP Commits $228 Million to Help Protect the Watershed’s Forests, Farms and Agriculture Through Local Partnership
DEP funds to pay for design of new Watershed Agricultural Council headquarters and fund 80 full-time staff; offer stable and uninterrupted funding to the organization Photos are Available Here The New […]
New York City downgraded the city’s drought warning to a drought watch
Significant Rainfall in Watershed and Melting Snowpack in Mountain Regions Greatly Improved Reservoir Storage Levels Pausing $2 Billion Delaware Aqueduct Repair Project Enabled DEP to Optimize Flow, Enhance Water Supply Flexibility to […]
NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs to bring in more water
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain — and will restart the flow of drinking […]
Delaware Aqueduct: Longest Tunnel in the World under Repair
by Jonah The longest tunnel in the world is hiding more than 600 feet underneath the Hudson Valley. This month, it’s entering the final stage of a years-long and multi-billion […]
Delaware Aqueduct: The World’s Largest Plumbing Repair
New York City’s principal water-supply aqueduct gets a bypass operation. by Christopher Bonanos from Curbed The Delaware Aqueduct, 85 miles end to end, is the longest tunnel in the world. […]
N.Y.C. Tap Water May Taste Different During Upcoming Tunnel Shutdown
By Hilary Howard Sept. 30, 2024 New York City’s tap water — a source of pride for residents — might taste a bit different for a while. This week, a pristine watershed in […]
DEP Partners with Renowned SCRIPPS Institution of Oceanography to Improve Reservoir Management Strategies at Largest Municipal Water Supply in Nation
Advancements in Weather Forecasting Can Improve Operations of the City’s Upstate Reservoirs to Deliver the Best Water Quality Possible and Enhance Downstream Flood Protections Study of “Atmospheric Rivers” to be […]