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Drinking Water

Water Supply Status

Reservoir Levels

Check the latest reservoir levels, consumption data and overall watershed precipitation.

Drinking Water Quality

Drinking Water Supply and
Quality Report

The Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report provides basic information about the New York City Water Supply - including program highlights and summary water quality data.

Groundwater System

Groundwater System

Information about the groundwater system in southeast Queens, including treatment and operational information, and water quality data.

Cryptosporidium and Giardia Background Information and Monitoring Program

The City's conducts routine and enhanced monitoring for the protozoa Giardia and Cryptosporidium in the watershed.

Waterborne Disease Risk Assessment Program (WDRAP)

WDRAP is a joint program of the Departments of Environmental Protection and Health to study gastrointestinal illnesses, including giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis, and to conduct epidemiological assessments.

Maps of New York City's Water Supply System

A map of the New York City Water Supply System, and individual maps of the Catskill/Delware and Croton Watersheds.

Sampling Stations

Water quality sampling stations enhance DEP's water quality monitoring program.

History of New York City's Water Supply System

The New York City water supply systems dates back to 1677.

Drought and Water Consumption

A brief history of drought and water consumption in the New York City Water Supply System.

NYC Watershed

Watershed Protection

nyc.gov/watershed is special website devoted to the New York City Water Supply System's upstate watersheds. It covers how DEP is improving water-related infrastructure, managing land and water resources, and working with partners in the watershed areas to protect this vital resource.

What Makes the Big Apple Grow: Historic Photographs of the New York City Water Supply System

What Makes the Big Apple Grow: Historic Photographs of the New York City Water Supply System

Every day, over a billion gallons of water flow from upstate reservoirs to New York City's homes and businesses. Massive engineering projects, built over two centuries, capture water in 19 upstate reservoirs. Tunnels, and aqueducts, constructed deep underground, deliver an endless supply of this precious commodity to our city. This collection of photographs from DEP's archives traces some of the history of this magnificent water supply system.

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