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 New …

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 animal waste including …

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 definition of …

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 processes, carrying …

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

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 around New York Harbor.

New York State law requires a permit for: Constructing or using an outlet or discharge pipe (referred to as a "point source") that discharges wastewater into the surface waters or ground waters of the state. …

Dec 16, 2025 · The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced several new actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “forever chemicals” …

4 days ago · Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it's an untapped source of energy due to its stable …