Each person can help our wastewater treatment system run better by conserving water, disposing of garbage and household chemicals properly and being concerned about water quality in the New …

Wastewater is made up of water and sewage that runs down the drain. It can contain pharmaceuticals, personal care products, chemicals, and nutrients, as well as human and animal waste including …

Wastewater treatment refers to processes used to remove contaminants from wastewater. The treated effluent is typically discharged to a receiving water body with the aim of limiting adverse …

Sep 29, 2025 · Wastewater is used to help track recent detections of emerging or re-emerging viruses of concern at sites across the United States. Wastewater (sewage) can be tested to detect traces of …

Our dashboards display up-to-date wastewater surveillance data from samples collected at over 200 wastewater treatment plants across New York State.

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection distributes publications about wastewater treatment, the water supply system, water conservation and other environmental issues.

Thousands of WWTP's have been built or upgraded in the quest for clean waters. These complex, expensive WWTP's are ineffectual without competent, well-trained individuals to direct and maintain …