Repair those leaky faucets and turn off taps tightly! A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons daily! That's A LOT of water — and money — that can be saved. More conservation tips here: nyc.gov/savewater

This weekend, DEP Environmental Police Officers assisted by air, helping protect NYC's water supply from forest fires. #NYToughest💪

Help NYC conserve water by only running dishwashers and washing machines when full! Save even more by using the short cycle. More water-conservation tips here: nyc.gov/savewater

DEP and NYC Police helicopters are conducting aerial firefighting operations to assist local fire departments battling the Whitehouse forest fire raging across 384 acres of mountainous NYC watershed between Rondout and Ashokan reservoirs in western #UlsterCounty, in the #Catskills.

This October was the driest October on record. That’s why we’re urging NYers to immediately start conserving water. Tips to reduce water usage here: nyc.gov/savewater

James Bruni is the 🐐 of Catch Basin Operators! That's why it only seemed fitting to name the first in the new fleet of catch basin cleaning trucks in his honor. "Bruni" retired 7 years ago, but for 28 years he was unmatched in cleaning catch basins and keeping NYC flowing!

In 1908, our laborers began drilling holes for explosives to create the Catskill Aqueduct, which today delivers 40% of NYC’s world-famous water from the Catskill Mountains. By 1915, water from the Ashokan Reservoir began flowing with gravity alone along the 92-mile aqueduct. #tbt

Did you know that you're already dehydrated by the time you start feeling thirsty? Pretty scary, right? It’s another reason to remember to hydrate this #Halloween!

Our Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations hosted its 6th Annual Inter-Borough #HydrantHysteria today. This year's champs, Tiffany Solivan & Tori Boria, now get the chance to compete in the American Water Works Association state finals! Nice job! #NYToughest💪

In the 12 years since #HurricaneSandy made landfall in NYC, extreme weather due to climate change has become increasingly common. That's why we've taken measures to fortify coastal infrastructure & invest in protecting the 520 miles of coastline surrounding our city.

Happy #NationalCatDay! Let's give a shoutout to our furry friends in need! Remember when "Motz," the kitten, was saved by DEP's purrfect hero Sam Zarcone when a nearby pizzeria in #MorrisPark reported meows coming from a sewer grate? Meow, that's a great story!🐾

Is your "to-do" list haunting you? Why not scare away at least one of those goblins by signing up for Autopay? It's a snap! You'll never miss a payment, AND you can receive a $50 credit for a future bill: nyc.gov/dep/autopay

Driving an electric vehicle through the Delaware Aqueduct as work neared completion—practical transport for the world's longest tunnel! June 7, 1943. bit.ly/2tKkvDE. #tbt #DelawareAqueduct

Keeping NYers safe means protecting them from the effects of climate change. The East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, a milestone in resiliency, will help protect more than 110,000 Lower East Side residents, including 28,000 in public housing, from future storms & high tides.

Huge congrats for the New York Liberty!🗽 The best basketball team in the land deserves the best tap water in the land - stay hydrated with NYC water!

Yankees x Mets x NYLiberty x NYCWater NYC Water = WINNING

Supercharged storms meet your match ⬇️ on.nyc.gov/4h3gQd9

These street-side sampling stations – there are almost 1,000 citywide – can be found in every neighborhood in every borough! DEP scientists routinely take samples from these sites to ensure we're sending the best quality water to NYers at all times. www.instagram.com/p/DA86uD6RnIm/

This soon to be new basketball court in South Jamaica will be a double-double as NYC's first Cloudburst drainage site. The court will provide recreational space for NYCHA residents AND help protect the neighborhood from flooding by diverting stormwater during heavy rain! 🏀

After 40 years as a pilot, Ralph Pineda's dedication remains sky high! The U.S. Army veteran has handled everything from firefighting to medical evacuations to missing person searches. Now he helps DEP protect the water supply from the sky. #NYToughest 💪

Out of the Archives: When building the longest tunnel in the world, you can't be afraid to get a little dirty! In 1937, this mucking crew in the southern section of the Delaware Aqueduct took a break from removing broken-up bedrock to strike a pose for the history books! December 20, 1937. #tbt

This week we begin the final phase of NYC's largest water infrastructure project to repair the Delaware Aqueduct, ensuring future generations of New Yorkers drink the same delicious tap water that we do today!🚰 on.nyc.gov/3ZKJlpR

In 2020, NYC was reclassified from a coastal temperate climate zone to a subtropical one. We must ⬇️ reduce emissions and consumption and ⬆️ increase our resiliency because the climate is changing faster than our city's infrastructure can. #ClimateWeek on.nyc.gov/3ZxVu16

In the past, small talk about the weather was considered dull. Today, as we understand the reality of our changing climate, the conversation is much more topical and sometimes critical. This #ClimateWeek we focus on the weather and how to create a resilient future for NYC.

👀 Look who DEP Director of Education Robin Sanchez ran into on our East of Hudson Watershed Tour this week! Former DEP interns Sam Ayala & Rodney Rojas Quiroz, who now work at Queens Botanical Garden & NYC Public Schools, got to catch up and chat with the team about our favorite topic, WATER! 💦

Only monsters flush wet wipes. 😡 More info: on.nyc.gov/2GWurnK #FridayThe13th #TrashItDontFlushIt

View of Ashokan Reservoir on September 10, 1917, the year the Catskill Aqueduct was completed, and in 2016. Formed by the damming of Esopus Creek, the reservoir holds water before releasing it into the 92-mile-long aqueduct towards NYC. #tbt #thenandnow

Let us #NeverForget all the New Yorkers we lost on 9/11 and in the 23 years since. We rebuild and protect to honor their memory and to create a more resilient future for our city.

Out of the Archives: In Brooklyn 112 years ago today, this team posed with the product of their hard work, a new pipe to bring clean Catskill water south into the borough and toward Staten Island. September 5, 1912. bit.ly/2tKkvDE. #tbt

The best part of #Queens is its people, says Alfonso Lopez, our new Queens Borough Commissioner. Alfonso is excited to serve the community he grew up in and says he is motivated by the DEP's mission to maintain a healthy, safe environment for all the borough's residents!

Newly-named #StatenIsland Borough Commissioner Mario Bruno is excited to combine his backgrounds in public affairs & engineering to help people. His favorite projects are Bluebelts, which detain stormwater to prevent flooding, beautify neighborhoods, & create wildlife habitats.

Effie Ardizzone is already a well-known face in #TheBronx, but today, we're happy to introduce her as our new Bronx Borough Commissioner, heading up community outreach for the borough! She says to understand a community, you need to hit the streets and speak to the residents!

Happy #WorldPhotoDay! Shoutout to our amazing DEP photographers, who not only document our infrastructure but also capture the beauty of NYC and the Watershed. 📸

Learning firsthand how NYC's water system works was the best part of DEP Laborer Joseph Jay's apprenticeship. Though Joseph prefers field work in the East Village, where the people crowd like pigeons, he admits the BEST PIZZA is in the West Village! #NYToughest💪

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The look I give you when you say you flush wet wipes. #FoShizzle #Olympics #Paris2024

On days like today, ALL New Yorkers need to remember to stay hydrated. To #BeatTheHeat, just sip, sip, repeat.

It's #NationalCleanBeachesWeek, so why not take a reusable bottle with you for your day of fun in the sun? Not only will you help keep single-use plastics out of our waterways, but you can fill it with delicious NYC tap water!

While you enjoy the fireworks tonight, know that another spectacular show is happening behind the scenes—fresh, delicious water traveling by gravity alone from the Catskill Mountains to the taps of NYC!

We know it's your birthday month and all, but remember to take a break to hydrate! #Grimace #LGM

Yup, its gonna be another hot one out there today. May we suggest a minor edit to The New Yorker? #BeatTheHeat with delicious NYC tap water! ⬇️

Ok, NYC, it's gonna get hot out there today, remember to hydrate!

The skyscrapers of NYC mimic the cliffs where #PeregrineFalcons typically nest. High above our city streets, this place of relative solitude is a perfect location for mama falcons to raise a family. Whether on the ground or in the air, happy #MothersDay to ALL our NYC moms!

Happy #SmallBusinessMonth! Did you know that NYC Department of Small Business Services is helping connect small businesses in NYC's flood zones to up to $5,000 in grant money to cover the cost of resiliency equipment such as portable flood barriers & generators? Apply here: on.nyc.gov/3Qxd6VK

Who's ready to ride? 🚲 This Sunday, May 5th, is the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, and we'll be out there with you as the official water partner, keeping you hydrated with the champagne of tap water! #TDFBBT

Are you an undergrad or graduate student looking for hands-on paid experience protecting NYC's world-renowned water supply system and helping to create a more resilient city? Check out our current internship opportunities here: on.nyc.gov/3xU0UrE

It was great talking to Spectrum News NY1 about permeable pavement and the future of stormwater management in NYC. The good news is private property owners can apply for 💰 to install #GreenInfrastructure on their property by becoming a Resilient NYC Partner! #EarthDay on.nyc.gov/3W9Cg05

We're ready. Are you ready? #Eclipse2024

We really wish these labels were just some sort of #AprilFools joke. Remember, no matter what the package says, there is NO SUCH THING as a flushable wipe.

We added nearly 1,000 #GreenInfrastructure assets like #RainGardens to our neighborhoods in 2023 for a grand total of 13,000 citywide! These projects redirect stormwater and improve the health of our waterways. Find out where they will pop up next: on.nyc.gov/4axqQXN