Any time a project requires connecting to a city sewer, DEP must approve that the sewer can accept the storm and/or sanitary discharge. A sewer certification is required for any new connection to a city …

Wastewater is the mixture of used water and waste (sometimes it’s called “sanitary waste” or “sewage”) that flows down the drain or toilet from our homes and businesses.

Since 2010, New York City has required restaurants to post letter grades that correspond to scores received from sanitary inspections. An inspection score of 0 to 13 is an A, 14 to 27 points is a B, and …

Backflow prevention devices are an important component of our drinking water protection program and are legally mandated under the New York State Sanitary Code and the Rules of the City of New York …

Discharges to sanitary and combined sewers are subject to approval from the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (see above Dewatering WQCA for Discharges Over 10,000 Gallons Per Day).

Sanitary violations displayed in red text are the most critical violations. Examples of sanitary violations include food being held at an unsafe temperature and evidence of mice.

Statement of Basis and Purpose of Proposed Rule edures for sanitary inspections of food service establishments (“FSEs”). The Department is proposing to amend Chapter 23 p imarily to update …

The sanitary conditions of New York City’s streets has effects beyond general quality of life: during flash flood conditions like those experienced on September 1, 2021 when Tropical Storm Ida hit the City, …

New York City’s 14 Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities together treat 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater daily. Each person can help our wastewater treatment system run better by conserving …

Inspection of sanitary conditions, including the presence of sediment, biological growth, floatable debris and insects in the tank and rodent or bird activity on and around the tank, shall be performed.