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Rain Barrel Giveaway Program
DEP is now accepting registrations for the Rain Barrel Giveaway Program. Rain barrels capture stormwater from your roof and store it for future use, such as watering your lawn or garden. Register online for your free rain barrel today!
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DEP Launches Cannonsville Recreational Boating Pilot Program
Access to the Cannonsville Reservoir has been expanded to Include kayaks, canoes, sculls and sailboats over the next three boating seasons.
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Mayor Bloomberg signs Construction, Demolition and Asbestos Abatement Safety Legislation
Mayor Bloomberg has signed legislation to improve safety, coordination and oversight at construction, demolition and asbestos abatement sites thrroughout the five boroughs.
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DEP Completes Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Inspection of Delaware Aqueduct
An underwater vehicle recently completed a successful inspection of the Rondout-West Branch Tunnel portion of the Delaware Aqueduct.
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DEP Holds 23rd Annual Water Conservation Art & Poetry Contest Award Ceremony
DEP held its 23rd Annual Water Conservation Art and Poetry Contest Award Ceremony at Cooper Union where 460 students from 123 schools were honored. A highlight of the event included the presentation of a plaque to DEP for best-tasting water in the state.
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Teams Compete in the 22nd Annual Operator's Challenge
The NYC DEP held the 22nd Operator’s Challenge where four teams of wastewater treatment operators competed to formally recognize the expertise and diverse skills required for the operation and maintenance of New York City's 14 wastewater treatment plants.
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Mayor’s Office Launches Development Coordinator Initiative
The City of New York has launched an initiative to help real estate developers, builders, contractors, and licensed professionals working on private developments that have been delayed because of conflicting City policies. The initiative is being piloted in Brooklyn.
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Citywide Installation of Automated Meter Reading Technology Begins
The new AMR technology will end the use of estimated water bills, giving homeowners and small businesses more accurate and timely records of usage – increasing their ability to identify how they can conserve water and reduce water bills.
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DEP Announces the Commissioning of the Red Hook Sludge Vessel
The Red Hook is the newest addition to the agency’s marine fleet that transports sludge in New York City.
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