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NYC Environmental Protection Making sure everything flows according to plan. Not monitored 24/7. 911 = emergencies. 311 = non-emergencies.
@nycwater.bsky.socialWith some nasty weather in the forecast, our crews are out checking and clearing the catch basins to keep things flowing during the storm. Do your part by reporting clogged catch basins to NYC311 here:https://on.nyc.gov/2J74we4
@nycwater.bsky.socialCraptain America đ€ reporting live from @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social, getting superheroes to weigh in on the kind of villains who flush wet wipes. #nycomiccon #newyorkcomiccon
@nycwater.bsky.socialAutumn in NYC is spectacular, but falling leaves đcan clog our catch basins. Ahead of this weekendâs weather, help prevent flooding by clearing catch basins before the storm. If you need assistance, file a report here: https://on.nyc.gov/2XM4jEU, and we will send a crew!
@nycwater.bsky.socialConstruction Laborer Jonathan Cosme says each job for the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is different and sharpens your skills. The goal is always to be learning and, most importantly, to do everything safely so everyone returns home to their families each night. #NYToughestđȘ
@nycwater.bsky.socialđ€Reporting live from the Queens Botanical Garden, Gabe Lopez learns about the intersection of theater and community preparedness! đ
@nycwater.bsky.social@nycwater.bsky.socialOut of the Archives: The standard double nozzle New York fire hydrant, standing taller than you might expect on a 1908 technical drawing and in a pipe yard in 1931.
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@nycwater.bsky.socialThe Hudson River Estuary & piers of NYC Harbor were buzzing with activity as the next generation of water quality experts took part in NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's annual A Day in the Life of the Hudson & Harbor! Hunter's Point Community Middle School helped represent #Queens!
@nycwater.bsky.socialOur Manhattan Borough Commissioner, Marty Fatooh, and Construction Laborers Adam Pratts and Tarik Washington had the perfect weather for the Dyckman Run Club's 7th Annual Dyckman 5K! DEP donated water bottles to the top runners so they could stay hydrated with delicious NYC tap water!
@nycwater.bsky.socialDrippyâs origin story starts in 1915, all the way up in the #CatskillMountains! #WheresDrippy
@nycwater.bsky.socialThere is still time to grab YOUR tickets to the đ„ hottest show about the đ coolest beverage - NYC Tap Water! School groups, homeschools, and families welcome! More info here: https://on.nyc.gov/4xrFTNS
@nycwater.bsky.socialđ Meet Effie Ardizzone, DEPâs Bronx Borough Commissioner. If it's happening in the #Bronx, Effie probably already knows about it!
@nycwater.bsky.socialMeet one of the next generation of water protectors! Environmental Police Officer Brandon Giedra is already on the job protecting NYCâs greatest resource, OUR WATER SUPPLY! Cheers to all the dedicated stewards who keep NYCâs tap water flowing 24/7/365! #SourceProtectionWeek
@nycwater.bsky.socialHauling concrete by gasoline mule (gas-powered cart that replaced actual mules) during construction of the Catskill Aqueduct, 114 years ago. Once completed, the aqueduct spanned 92 miles to delivering fresh water to the residents of NYC. October 1, 1912.
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@nycwater.bsky.socialLetâs play ball! ⟠New York Yankees #RepBX
@nycwater.bsky.socialDuring a recent day at work at our East Delaware Release Chamber, Watershed Maintainer Jim Tweedie captured this epic moment of flight! đŠ
@nycwater.bsky.socialđ€ Thinking about going into the sewer? PLEASE DONâT.
@nycwater.bsky.socialA dogâs sense of smell is 100,000x more powerful than humans & can detect invasive species that are nearly IMPOSSIBLE to locate with traditional methods. With NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation & the DISC Program (Dogs For Invasive Species), these canines help protect our reservoirs!
@nycwater.bsky.socialOur Borough Commissioners and Community Affairs team are a great SOURCE for information regarding DEP-related issues, so it's fitting that the team visited the NYC Watershed, the SOURCE of NYCâs delicious tap water, just ahead of #SourceProtectionWeek!
@nycwater.bsky.socialToday, our forestry experts from up in the watershed traveled down to NYC to assist NYC Parkswith the cleanup from this weekendâs Norâeaster. đ€
