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Repair those leaky faucets and turn off taps tightly! A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons daily! That's A LOT of water — and money — that can be saved. More conservation tips here: nyc.gov/savewater
November 13, 2024 at 2:21 PM
This weekend, DEP Environmental Police Officers assisted by air, helping protect NYC's water supply from forest fires. #NYToughest💪
November 12, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Help NYC conserve water by only running dishwashers and washing machines when full! Save even more by using the short cycle. More water-conservation tips here: nyc.gov/savewater
November 12, 2024 at 2:55 PM
DEP and NYC Police helicopters are conducting aerial firefighting operations to assist local fire departments battling the Whitehouse forest fire raging across 384 acres of mountainous NYC watershed between Rondout and Ashokan reservoirs in western #UlsterCounty, in the #Catskills.
November 10, 2024 at 2:59 AM
This October was the driest October on record. That’s why we’re urging NYers to immediately start conserving water. Tips to reduce water usage here: nyc.gov/savewater
November 8, 2024 at 2:59 PM
James Bruni is the 🐐 of Catch Basin Operators! That's why it only seemed fitting to name the first in the new fleet of catch basin cleaning trucks in his honor. "Bruni" retired 7 years ago, but for 28 years he was unmatched in cleaning catch basins and keeping NYC flowing!
November 7, 2024 at 7:13 PM
In 1908, our laborers began drilling holes for explosives to create the Catskill Aqueduct, which today delivers 40% of NYC’s world-famous water from the Catskill Mountains. By 1915, water from the Ashokan Reservoir began flowing with gravity alone along the 92-mile aqueduct. #tbt
November 7, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Did you know that you're already dehydrated by the time you start feeling thirsty? Pretty scary, right? It’s another reason to remember to hydrate this #Halloween!
October 31, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Our Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations hosted its 6th Annual Inter-Borough #HydrantHysteria today. This year's champs, Tiffany Solivan & Tori Boria, now get the chance to compete in the American Water Works Association state finals! Nice job! #NYToughest💪
October 30, 2024 at 8:13 PM
In the 12 years since #HurricaneSandy made landfall in NYC, extreme weather due to climate change has become increasingly common. That's why we've taken measures to fortify coastal infrastructure & invest in protecting the 520 miles of coastline surrounding our city.
October 29, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Happy #NationalCatDay! Let's give a shoutout to our furry friends in need! Remember when "Motz," the kitten, was saved by DEP's purrfect hero Sam Zarcone when a nearby pizzeria in #MorrisPark reported meows coming from a sewer grate? Meow, that's a great story!🐾
October 29, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Is your "to-do" list haunting you? Why not scare away at least one of those goblins by signing up for Autopay? It's a snap! You'll never miss a payment, AND you can receive a $50 credit for a future bill: nyc.gov/dep/autopay
October 28, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Driving an electric vehicle through the Delaware Aqueduct as work neared completion—practical transport for the world's longest tunnel! June 7, 1943.
bit.ly/2tKkvDE. #tbt #DelawareAqueduct
October 24, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Keeping NYers safe means protecting them from the effects of climate change. The East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, a milestone in resiliency, will help protect more than 110,000 Lower East Side residents, including 28,000 in public housing, from future storms & high tides.
October 23, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Huge congrats for the New York Liberty!🗽
The best basketball team in the land deserves the best tap water in the land - stay hydrated with NYC water!
October 21, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Yankees x Mets x NYLiberty x NYCWater

NYC Water = WINNING
October 16, 2024 at 3:26 PM
These street-side sampling stations – there are almost 1,000 citywide – can be found in every neighborhood in every borough! DEP scientists routinely take samples from these sites to ensure we're sending the best quality water to NYers at all times. www.instagram.com/p/DA86uD6RnIm/
Public Opinion on Instagram: "What’s inside these boxes?"
3,413 likes, 53 comments - publicopinionnyc on October 10, 2024: "What’s inside these boxes?".
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October 11, 2024 at 2:21 PM
This soon to be new basketball court in South Jamaica will be a double-double as NYC's first Cloudburst drainage site. The court will provide recreational space for NYCHA residents AND help protect the neighborhood from flooding by diverting stormwater during heavy rain! 🏀
October 7, 2024 at 3:08 PM
After 40 years as a pilot, Ralph Pineda's dedication remains sky high! The U.S. Army veteran has handled everything from firefighting to medical evacuations to missing person searches. Now he helps DEP protect the water supply from the sky. #NYToughest 💪
October 4, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Out of the Archives: When building the longest tunnel in the world, you can't be afraid to get a little dirty! In 1937, this mucking crew in the southern section of the Delaware Aqueduct took a break from removing broken-up bedrock to strike a pose for the history books! December 20, 1937. #tbt
October 3, 2024 at 4:07 PM
This week we begin the final phase of NYC's largest water infrastructure project to repair the Delaware Aqueduct, ensuring future generations of New Yorkers drink the same delicious tap water that we do today!🚰
on.nyc.gov/3ZKJlpR
September 30, 2024 at 8:42 PM
In 2020, NYC was reclassified from a coastal temperate climate zone to a subtropical one. We must ⬇️ reduce emissions and consumption and ⬆️ increase our resiliency because the climate is changing faster than our city's infrastructure can. #ClimateWeek
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Climate Week kicks off in New York City
Watch the interview here.
on.nyc.gov
September 23, 2024 at 6:59 PM
In the past, small talk about the weather was considered dull. Today, as we understand the reality of our changing climate, the conversation is much more topical and sometimes critical. This #ClimateWeek we focus on the weather and how to create a resilient future for NYC.
September 23, 2024 at 2:24 PM
👀 Look who DEP Director of Education Robin Sanchez ran into on our East of Hudson Watershed Tour this week! Former DEP interns Sam Ayala & Rodney Rojas Quiroz, who now work at Queens Botanical Garden & NYC Public Schools, got to catch up and chat with the team about our favorite topic, WATER! 💦
September 20, 2024 at 4:35 PM