NYC Water

April 17, 2002

Now that we're in a state of drought, I decided to check out the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) web page. I am highly impressed with how interesting and informative the site is, particularly the part about the NYC water supply system. There's the current status of the system, a detailed map of reservoir levels, the restrictions on water use, the comprehensive drought management plan (PDF), a guide to saving water, a photo essay about the drought.

The history of the water supply, the history of drought and water consumption and the 3rd Water Tunnel feature offer some interesting basic history.