Water
New Yorkers enjoy an abundance of clean, fresh water that serves as a basis for recreation, tourism, agriculture, fishing and manufacturing. Our quality of life and economy rely heavily on clean waters.
Through various programs, training and outreach, DEC provides continuing efforts that control water pollution from all sources so that communities can protect and enhance New York's natural resources.
More about Water :
- Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) - Combined sewer systems are sewers that are designed to collect storm water runoff, domestic sewage, and industrial wastewater in the same pipe.
- Stormwater - This page provides information about storm water related issues.
- Wastewater Treatment - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification and Renewal, Facility Operations Assistance Section, Technical Assistance, Operator Facts, association of Boards of Certification.
- For Wastewater Facility Operators - Links to contacts, training, certification, regulatory updates and more
- 2002 DMR Manual for Completing the Discharge Monitoring Report - Discharge Monitoring Report guidance and frequently asked questions.
- Sewers - Information on sewers and sewer use.
- Water Quality Monitoring, Assessment and Planning - Programs to monitor the waters of the state, evaluate data and information against standards and criteria to assess the quality of these waters, conduct research to better define the nature of pollutants, sources and impacts on waters and their uses, and develop management strategies to enhance and protect these waters.
- Proper Disposal of Household Prescriptions and Over-the-Counter Drugs - Why it is no longer recommended to dispose of unwanted or expired medications by flushing and what the recommended disposal method is.
