Our 2025 Long-Range Vision outlines an ambitious plan for how we will continue delivering world-class services to New Yorkers while expanding our capabilities to address the most pressing challenges facing DEP today and in the coming decades.
Mission
Our mission is to protect public health and the environment by supplying the highest-quality drinking water; treating and recovering valuable resources from wastewater to protect New York City’s waterways; minimizing exposure to air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution; and constructing dependable infrastructure to foster a more resilient New York City for generations to come.
Vision
Our vision is to be a best-in-class utility that equitably delivers the most reliable, efficient, and cost-effective, services to all New Yorkers while providing a superior level of transparency and customer service.
Values
Our work is guided by three essential values, which serve as the fundamental principles shaping how we approach and fulfill our mission. They form the foundation of an organizational culture that we believe best supports our employees and all New Yorkers.