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AWWA ACE63196
- Meeting the Needs of Millions: New York City's Approach to Water Supply Stewardship
- Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 06/01/2006
- Publisher: AWWA
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This slide presentation outlines New York City's watershed protection program and water supply stewardship. Topics covered include: New York City's water supply;regulatory framework governingreservoir releases;current release programs; and,implementation considerations. The key element of NYC's watershed protection program include:New Watershed Rules and Regulations;Land Acquisition;Infrastructure Improvements - WWTPupgrades, and sewer extensions;Partnership Programs: Catskill WatershedCorp. formed;Watershed Agricultural Council; and,Monitoring and Assessment. Specific topics outlined include: Delaware River Basin SupremeCourt Decree; New York State Reservoir ReleaseRegulations; Croton Watershed ReservoirRelease Program; Catskill System Program; Delaware Reservoir Releases; Current Interim Fisheries ProtectionProgram for the Upper Delaware; implementation and safe yield considerations; and, NYC projected demand and demand reduction. Includes figures.