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Drink Tap Water - NYC has some of the best water in the world. It travels to us from pristine reservoirs in the Catskill Mountains. Mmmm...

Each day, more than 1 billion gallons of fresh, clean water is delivered from large upstate reservoirs - some more than 125 miles from the city - to the taps of nine million customers throughout New York state.

NYC tap water is available right from your tap. DEP's Water-On-the-Go fountains will make tap water easy to get in public places in each of the five boroughs.
New York City drinking water is world-renowned for its quality. The Department of Environmental Protection performs more than 900 tests daily, 27,000 monthly, and 330,000 on an annual basis from up to 1,000 sampling locations throughout New York City. This work is in addition to 230,000 tests performed in the watershed.
NYC water is a great deal. At approximately one penny per gallon, it is about 1,000 times less expensive than bottled water.

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Hey New Yorkers, we've already proven our prowess as urban pedestrians. Time to display our dexterity and courtesy as cyclists! Bike share is coming to NYC this July. Check out the bike stations map and get your helmet ready!

Come shake Birdie's wing and celebrate NYC's great outdoors with biking, climbing, hiking and more at Adventures NYC at Central Park on June 23rd.

Oh no - you're out and about, thirsty and your reusable bottle is out of water? Don't fret. Download DEP's Water-on-the-Go app to find locations for outdoor fountains and refilling stations all summer long.