Each person can help our wastewater treatment system run better by conserving water, disposing of garbage and household chemicals properly and being concerned about water quality in the …

Wastewater is made up of water and sewage that runs down the drain. It can contain pharmaceuticals, personal care products, chemicals, and nutrients, as well as human and …

Our dashboards display up-to-date wastewater surveillance data from samples collected at over 200 wastewater treatment plants across New York State.

Jun 22, 2025 · Wastewater is essentially any water that has been negatively impacted by human use. It’s the water we flush down toilets, drain from sinks, and release from industrial …

Wastewater (or waste water) is water generated after the use of drinking water, fresh water, raw water, or saline water in a variety of deliberate applications or processes. [1]: 1 Another …

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection distributes publications about wastewater treatment, the water supply system, water conservation and other environmental …

Jul 25, 2025 · By collecting and treating wastewater and stormwater runoff, we protect public health, the use of our waterways for recreation, and the plants and animals living in and …

Wastewater treatment facility operation and maintenance personnel play a crucial role in improving and protecting water quality. The operator is the first line of defense against …

Dec 24, 2025 · Washington, D.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a rule to delay by five years the deadlines for more stringent wastewater treatment standards for coal …

In most areas of the city, the combined sewer system collects and conveys wastewater and stormwater runoff from streets, sidewalks, and rooftops, together to a wastewater resource …