Water Saving Tips
Save hundreds of gallons a week by following these water saving tips.
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Residential Water Survey
DEP offers free leak surveys for the City's residential water and sewer customers. Water-saving shower heads, water-savers for toilets and faucet aerators may be installed in qualifying properties. Also, a written report of the survey's findings is provided to the owner.
To request a Residential Water Survey, print out this application, fill it out and send it to DEP at the fax number or address listed on the form:
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High Efficiency Clothes Washers
Clothes Washers are the second largest consumer of water in the home, responsible for about 20% of total consumption. Buying an efficient clothes washer can save a family money on water and sewer, fuel, and electric bills.
This brochure includes a list of residential and commercial high efficiency clothes washers:
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Schedule of Water Conservation Seminars for Building Managers
The New York City Departments of Housing Preservation and Development and Environmental Protection are continuing to co-sponsor a series of introductory water conservation seminars for building managers, superintendents, home owners and the public.
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Comprehensive Water Reuse Program
The New York City Water Board offers a reduction of water and wastewater rates for buildings that recycle much of their water and reuse it for toilet flushing, irrigation and make-up water for evaporative cooling towers. Detailed requirements of the Program are provided in Part VI Section 10 of the New York City Water Board’s Water and Wastewater Rate Schedule (PDF).
To apply to the Comprehensive Water Reuse Program, print out this application, fill it out and send it with attachements to DEP at the address listed on the form:
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Drought and Water Consumption
A brief history of drought and water consumption in the New York City Water Supply System.
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