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Department of Environmental Protection Updates
Monday, June 30, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Drill-In Connections for House Sewer Work »
Please be aware that, in regard to house sewer connections that require a drill-in connection to the city sewer, the Depar...
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
NYC DEP Hydrant Modification Change »
NYC DEP Hydrant Modification Change From the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations:   You can now submit your h...
Friday, August 27, 2021
DEP/BCS New Billing System & Permit Processing Times »
Please see the email below that was send to the MPC from Vincent Mattarella, Chief of Operations, Bureau of Customer Servi...
Friday, May 28, 2021
DEP Borough Records Offices »
To ensure the safety of our visitors during the COVID-19 public health emergency, our water and sewer records offices in a...
Friday, May 28, 2021
Important Statement on New York's Water Distribution System »
Neighborhoods in New York City receive their drinking water from reservoirs of the Catskill System, Croton System, Delawar...
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Rate Proposal Would Keep the Cost of Water in New York City Well Below the National Average »
Administration’s commitment to lower rental payments has retained more than $1 billion in the water system, keeping rates...
Friday, January 29, 2021
Reminder - Immediate Attention Required: DEP Proposed Use and Supply of Water Rules »
We have received very little response to this request for comments. This is your opportunity to have your comments, sugges...
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Immediate Attention Required: DEP Proposed Use and Supply of Water Rules »
The DEP has proposed changes to Rule 20.  Click here  to read the document with the proposed changes.  O...
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
DEP Checklist to Avoid Tapping Gas Mains »
New protocol and requirements have been implemented to the Pre-Tapping/ Cutting/ Wet Connection Checklist. Please click h...
Thursday, September 17, 2020
NYC DEP Water Reuse Grant Program Deadline extended to 10/15/20 »
The NYC Water Reuse Grant Program deadline has been extended to October 15, 2020 . Please find the One Pager on the p...
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
NYC Water Reuse Grant Program Deadline Approaching 9/15/20 »
This is a reminder that this grant program deadline is quickly approaching on September 15, 2020. Please click here...
Friday, July 31, 2020
DEP Update 7.31.20 - Applying for Permits Via Email »
How to Apply for a DEP Water Meter Permit or Break Seal Permit via Email (Updated 07-31-20) Me...
Monday, July 13, 2020
DEP Update - Applying for Permits Via Email »
Message from the Executive Board: On Friday, July 10th, the DEP sent us the proce...
Friday, July 10, 2020
DEP ANNOUNCES ROUND 2 OF WATER CONSERVATION AND REUSE GRANT PROGRAM »
Property Owners Can Receive Funding for Water Conservation and Reuse Projects The New York City Department of Enviro...
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Backflow Prevention Flyer »
Backflow Prevention Flyer: Click here for a Backflow Prevention Flyer from DEP, which will help inform property own...
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
D.E.P List of Approved Water Meters »
As a reminder, the most up-to-date list of approved water meters and related equipment can be found on the NYC Department...