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New York City tap water is key to protecting public health because good hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of disease. Please continue to wash your hands and be sure to keep yourself and loved ones hydrated.
All Customer Service Borough Offices Are Closed Until Further Notice
Our call centers will remain in operation during normal business hours Mon-Fri 9am—6pm.
Customers who have general inquiries should call 718-595-7000.
Customers who have lien sale inquiries or require a payment agreement, should call 718-595-7890.
Professionals seeking emergency permits should call (718) 595-3590, 4604, or 4051 to set up an appointment.
Wipes, Paper Towels, and Other Trash
As you disinfect your home and wash your hands, please remember to Trash It. Don’t Flush It!
The only things that should be flushed are the four P’s—pee, poop, puke, and toilet paper. We want to make sure that our sewer system and our treatment plants continue to work properly during this public health emergency.
- 1 billion gallons
of safe drinking water provided daily
155,000 acresof land preserved since 1997
Pay My Bills
Pay your water and sewer bills online quickly and securely. My DEP Account is the centralized portal for all DEP customer online activities. You can also make a one-time payment for your sewer and water bills.
Report a Noise, Water, or Air Issue
You can submit complaints about issues like construction noise, discolored water, smog, running hydrants and clogged catch basins to 311 for immmediate response. If this is an emergency, please call 911.
For water and sewer billing, account information, or services including service inspections, repairs, and repayment options, please contact customer service for assistance.
Reservoir Levels
Forecasting reservoir levels in the system is one of the most important and most difficult tasks DEP faces in the operation of the water supply.
Digester Egg Tours
Get a view from the top of one of New York City’s most hidden—and critical—pieces of infrastructure.
Get a view from the top of one of New York City’s most hidden—and critical—pieces of infrastructure.
Get a view from the top of one of New York City’s most hidden—and critical—pieces of infrastructure.
Become a Rain Garden Steward
Volunteering to be a rain garden steward helps your community and protects the environment.
Volunteering to be a rain garden steward helps your community and protects the environment.
Volunteering to be a rain garden steward helps your community and protects the environment.
Bids & Proposals
Learn how DEP awards $1 billion in contracts for construction and engineering services annually.
Learn how DEP awards $1 billion in contracts for construction and engineering services annually.
Learn how DEP awards $1 billion in contracts for construction and engineering services annually.
