NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)

DERTA Supports Mets’ Opening Day Members from the Bureau of Police and Security’s Division of Emergency Response and Technical Assessment (DERTA) were on hand to safeguard Citi Field for the Mets’ opening day baseball game. DERTA provided support for the NYPD and Citi Field security team, offering expert assistance in hazardous materials safety and helping to keep 43,945 fans attending the sold-out game safe. The team deployed a full suite of resources, including specialized personnel and equipment to monitor for potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards. A mobile lab was also on site to provide real-time monitoring. Thankfully, there were no incidents to report — just a great day at the ballpark, with fans enjoying a 5–0 Mets win over the Blue Jays! #NYCWater #Mets2025 #BaseballSeason #HAZMAT #DEPPolice

Become part of the next generation of watershed protectors by signing up for the Environmental Police Officer exam! Join the team that helps deliver safe, clean water to millions of people each day. https://on.nyc.gov/4bhpVvK #NYCWater #WaterCareers

We’re looking for contractors to help replace & install Small Meters (SM) and Automated Meter Reading (AMR) devices across the boroughs. If you have the expertise to help with this upgrade we want to hear from you! BCS-MTU005 Repair, Replace or Install MTUS - Staten Island https://on.nyc.gov/4iVhBFA BCS-MTU024 Repair, Replace or Install MTUS - Bronx & Queens https://on.nyc.gov/3YqRyhc BCS-SM002 Install New Water Meters and Transmission Units, Bronx https://on.nyc.gov/4lDxTVw BCS-SM003 Install New Water Meters, Transmission Units, Brooklyn https://on.nyc.gov/44k2VLD BCS-SM004 Install New Water Meters and Transmission Units, Queens https://on.nyc.gov/4i62F6f BCS-SM005 Install New Water Meters and Transmission Units, Staten Island https://on.nyc.gov/43Gtk6d #NYCWater #WaterMeterReplacement #ContractorsNeeded #CityProjects #AMR #WaterEfficiency #Bronx #Brooklyn #Queens #StatenIsland #ContractOpportunities #NYCDEP

Bureau of Water Supply water ecology scientists Lori Froehlich, @Greg Brooks, and Katherine Flores are pictured alongside the Cannonsville Reservoir’s robotic monitoring buoy. Serving a vital role, this cutting-edge scientific instrument transmits real time water quality info, turbidity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, specific conductivity, and chlorophyll. Springtime signals a race against the clock, as teams work to deploy these high-tech machines promptly after the ice melts. Robotic monitoring buoys collect millions of measurements throughout the extensive reservoir network, allowing greater flexibility for management of the water quality — and ensuring the highest quality drinking water for City residents.

Field Highlights: Supervisor Laurie Paul has worked with our Division of Emergency Response and Technical Assessment team for 19 years and says there is never a dull moment! Laurie's hardworking team is busy 24/7/365 conducting inspections, addressing concerns, and keeping NYers safe! #LGM! #NYCWater #WaterCareers

Mindful Tree Trimming The Bureau of Water Supply Tree Task Force recently removed trees in Ashokan to make space for the future Ashokan Wastewater Treatment Plant. To protect declining bat populations, tree removal is guided by seasonal timing. Bats hibernate in winter in caves or mines due to low insect availability and emerge in spring to roost in trees with shaggy, flaky, or peeling bark. Cutting trees between November 1 and March 31 helps avoid disturbing active bats or bat pups, which are especially vulnerable after birth and unable to fly for about six weeks. This tree-trimming timing aligns with endangered species guidelines to minimize impact and harm. #NYCWater #DEPForestryProgram #Forestry #TreeTrimming

Out of the Archives: 100 miles from NYC, Pepacton Reservoir holds more water than any other reservoir in the City system. When it reaches capacity, the flow over its spillway rejoins the East Branch of the Delaware River. Photos taken April 10, 1951, and April 11, 2017! For more NYCDEP History, Click: http://bit.ly/2tKkvDE. #NYCWater #tbt #Reservior #WaterSystem

Cleaning Up Rain Gardens Staff from the Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) and Queens Botanical Garden recently partnered for a cleanup event through the DEP Rain Garden Stewardship program. Approximately 13 dedicated volunteers cleaned 14 rain gardens along the garden’s perimeter, collecting 16 bags of trash and six bags of compost. The primary goal of the cleanup was to raise awareness about the benefits of rain gardens and promote the DEP Rain Garden Stewardship program within the Queens community. This initiative emphasizes the importance of maintaining rain gardens and encourages locals to engage in the city’s environmental stewardship efforts. Special thanks to Carolyn Egan and Gloria Garcia from BEPA for organizing the collaborative event. View the cleanup here: https://on.nyc.gov/4loSsog #NYCWater #RainGardens #NeighborhoodCleanup

Keeping NYers safe means delivering clean, fresh water to the taps of 10 million people 24/7/365! Check out the 2024 Water Quality Report here: https://lnkd.in/gHeFwsrx, and read for yourself what makes our city's water so great! 💦 #NYCWater

💦In partnership w/Trout Unlimited our release season got off to a swimming start! Students from Samara Community School in the #Bronx released their tiny trout into the stream at Cross River, learning all about the importance of protecting our shared water resources! #TroutInTheClassroom #NYCWater