Recent storms prove it is best to be prepared! Join DEP on Tues, July 14, at 6pm at Lexington School for the Deaf, 25-26 75th St, East Elmhurst, for an educational presentation and Q&A w/ DEP experts. Attendees receive a free flood prep kit. RSVP REQUIRED: on.nyc.gov/east-elmhurst-flood-prep

🎤Reporting live from a driveway in #Queens, Rob Wolejsza, filling in for Gabe Lopez with a special report on how to prepare your home for the NEXT BIG STORM!

The morning commute in the NYC Watershed just hits differently. Why not visit and find out for yourself? http://nyc.gov/dep/recreation 🐛

Nature had its own fireworks display over #KensicoDam last Friday. We aren’t through this weather yet, folks, so stay safe out there!

Periods of HEAVY rainfall are becoming much more common due to the changing climate. In addition to large long-term infrastructure updates, #GreenInfrastructure like rain gardens are a quick solution to help the city absorb more stormwater and prevent flooding!🧽

—> Given storms in the forecast, all sprinkler-capped hydrants should be shut today through the 7th.

It’s been a pretty exciting start to summer here in NYC! But every day, a truly spectacular show happens deep underground — fresh, clean water traveling by gravity alone from the Catskill Mountains. So stay hydrated this holiday with delicious NYC tap water!

We gave a glow-up ✨ to a few of our fire hydrants around the city to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country🇺🇸! Stay cool 😎, stay hydrated🚰, and have a happy 4th from DEP!

Tommy Cozza of our Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations knows his way around a fire hydrant! These vital tools that help FDNY fight fires can ALSO create a refreshing oasis on hot days like today when you contact NYC311 and request a free spray cap! #NYToughest💪

One great way to stay safe during this 🥵 heat wave is to keep yourself hydrated with delicious NYC🚰 tap water.

In a city as big as ours, small efforts by everyone make a BIG DIFFERENCE! Try to stay cool over the next few days, but being mindful of ways to conserve energy will help us all get through the heat together!

As we await this weekend's tall ships parade, we’re admiring the replica of Henry Hudson’s Half Moon spotted by a Board of Water Supply photographer a mile north of the Catskill Aqueduct’s Hudson River crossing in 1918. #tbt

🎤Reporting live from a fire hydrant in #Williamsburg, Gabe Lopez finds out the ✅ dos and 🚫 don’ts of cooling off with a fire hydrant.

We keep NYC flowing no matter what, but it's important that our staff and ALL NEW YORKERS stay hydrated during this dangerous heatwave.

We did this. Walked over to the firehouse, they gave us a cap, an hour later they rolled by and turned the hydrant on. Within minutes, the whole block is out here cooling off in the water. Highly recommended!

🚫Open hydrants waste up to 1,000 gallons of water per minute! Stay 😎 cool the RIGHT way by requesting a 💦 sprinkler cap from your local FDNY firehouse or calling NYC311!

DEP just launched a new public portal to view job filings for asbestos abatement projects. Check if there is an asbestos abatement filing and its status, using a building address or job number. More transparency = more accountability. A win for NYers: https://on.nyc.gov/4v18FDZ

It’s going to be a 🥵 HOT WEEKEND in NYC in so many ways, BUT opening a hydrant to cool off can waste up to 1,000 gallons of water per minute & reduces water pressure @fdny.bsky.social needs to fight fires. Contact @nyc311.bsky.social to request a spray cap, or stop by a local firehouse! #BigChain

Another great tip from Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani! Opening a hydrant to cool off can waste up to 1,000 gallons of water per minute & reduce the water pressure FDNY needs to fight fires. Contact NYC311 to request a spray cap, or stop by a local firehouse!

👂Listen to the Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, STAY QUENCHED (with NYC tap water🚰)!

🥵 New York City is about to get dangerously hot, so here's how to beat the heat using just WATER - inside and out! 💦 😎 Share these tips with everyone over the next few days. Water will help everyone stay safe and beat the heat.

🥵 It’s going to be a hot week. One great way to stay safe during the heat wave is to keep yourself hydrated with delicious NYC tap water. Read for yourself what makes every drop so good 😋 http://nyc.gov/waterquality

Tírelo a la basura, no lo descargue. Trash it. Don’t flush it. Un mensaje que vale la pena repetir. A message worth repeating.

When someone in NYC opens a fire hydrant at full blast, instead of calling NYC311 and requesting a free spray cap, or walking in and requesting one at their local FDNY firehouse.

DEP’s got #PRIDE, and today we took to the streets so all of NYC could tap it!🏳️‍🌈

Tackling the flooding issues of the Jewel Street neighborhood on the #Brooklyn #Queens border is a team effort! Today, we joined the NYC Mayor's Office, Department of Sanitation, DOT, Buildings & Housing, electeds & community organizers to discuss how best to assist residents.

Acting Deputy Commissioner of Water and Sewer Operations Mike Farnan says sometimes DEP needs to build BIG! Mike says this new triple-barrel sewer in #Queens is like a stormwater subway, helping reduce flooding and move water in the area during intense rainfall! #NYToughest💪

🏆The #NYKnicks won the finals. 📚Friday is the last day of school. ☀️Summer is here. 🚰So grab a reusable water bottle filled with NYC tap. 🏁and let's GOOOOOOO!

Apparently, it's the perfect day for a trip to #ConeyIsland for this pod of dolphins spotted by our Marine Unit. They must have heard that our harbor is the cleanest it's been in over 150 years!🐬

Great take or GREATEST TAKE? #SubwayTakes

After the rain, there’s always a 🌈 rainbow! With a bit of drizzle still coming down, we joined NYC Council Member Amanda Farias to help residents in the #Bronx get ready for the next storm! Our experts spoke to attendees about tips to prevent flooding AND gave away free flood kits!

Ever wonder how much water you use in a day? Between washing dishes, flushing toilets, and brushing teeth NYers use an average of 120 gallons of water per day! Learn more about our water supply here: nyc.gov/waterquality 🚰🚿🚽

Ahead of this week's rain, Commissioner Garcia, NYC DOT and @cmbrookspowers.bsky.social met with residents of #FarRockaway to discuss their concerns about coastal flooding during intense storms.

NYC has serious rain in the forecast this week. We are hosting a Flood Prep Town Hall for Bronx residents on 6/23 at 6pm, Bronx Community HS - Stevenson Campus, 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx. Speak with our experts and get a free flood kit! RSVP REQUIRED: https://on.nyc.gov/soundview-flood-prep

🎤 DEP’s Gabe Lopez reporting live from an unassuming piece of #GreenInfrastructure that helps combat neighborhood flooding AND beautifies its block in #Queens

With heavy rain in the forecast, our crews are out checking and clearing the catch basins that keep stormwater flowing. Do your part by reporting clogged catch basins to NYC311! https://on.nyc.gov/2J74we4

Labor Jonathan Cosme says he owes his recent catch basin competition win to his mentor, Nicky Lombardo, who taught him everything he knows about operating these specialized trucks. Jonathan says Nicky was the BEST operator out there - he knew how to do it all! #NYToughest💪

The Old Croton Aqueduct delivered water to NYC starting in 1842, and by 1912 it needed repair where it passes through the Sing Sing Kill Bridge (AKA the Double Arch) in Ossining. Now this is part of a walking trail and State Historic Park. 6/18/1913 #tbt

Get hydrated, NYC, this is a day for the history books! #AlwaysKnicks

53 years in the making.

This is all I need

Drippy is a drop of water that’s traveled from the #CatskillMountains to NYC! But #WheresDrippy now? Gently trickling into a glass to quench your thirst? Flowing in a life-saving stream from a hydrant on your block? Learn more about our water supply here: https://on.nyc.gov/2tN1XoX

Game recognizes game — NBA Champion and New York Knicks world‑class center Mitchell Robinson meets DEP Environmental Police Officer Christopher Martz, protector of the world‑class water supply! 💧🏀

All of NYC is celebrating, but alligators in the sewer? That's cap.

Cleaning & maintaining catch basins is important for flood prevention, & last week's Inter-Borough Catch Basin Cleaning Competition put our crews' skills to the test! Topping off a winning month for NYC, Laborers Jonathan Cosme & Daniel Curto were our 1st & 2nd place champions!🤩

⚽ Welcome to NYC, World Cup fans! When the 🌡️ temperatures rise, and the 👏 excitement of the game fills the air, make sure to🚰 hydrate like a local with a 😎 cool, refreshing glass of NYC tap water!

DEP Commissioner Garcia has her Puerto Rican pride on display and is making sure Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani stays hydrated with delicious NYC tap!

¡Viva Puerto Rico- la Isla del Encanto! Happy #PuertoRicanDayParade from Commissioner Garcia and all of the DEP, and don't forget to stay hydrated with refreshing NYC tap water! 🇵🇷

#AlwaysKnicks #NYToughest💪

It’s going to be a 🥵 HOT WEEKEND in NYC in so many ways, BUT opening a hydrant to cool off can waste up to 1,000 gallons of water per minute & reduces water pressure @fdny.bsky.social needs to fight fires. Contact @nyc311.bsky.social to request a spray cap, or stop by a local firehouse! #BigChain