The document discusses New York City's water system, including where the city's water comes from in watersheds located in the Catskill Mountains, how it is tested and transported through pipes to city residents, and where wastewater goes after being drained, including potential overflow issues if the sewer system becomes overwhelmed and releases untreated water directly into local harbors. The document encourages readers to conserve water, be mindful of pollutants entering the water system, and to educate themselves and others about these water issues.

1. New York City
Water
One To World’s
Global Classroom

2. Where does our water come from?
How does it get to us?
Where does it go when we are
done?

3. Where does our water come from?

4. Where are NYC’s Watershed’s?

6. Catskill Watersheds Today

7. How does it get to us?

8. Testing the Water

9. Where does it go?

11. Water Issues in NYC
www.riverkeeper.org

12. Combined Sewage
Overflow (CSO)

13. ..meaning, anything going down your drain or
washed off the street can end up in the harbor!

15. What can you do?
Conserve Water! (Why?)
Be careful of what goes
into the water!

17. What can you do?
Conserve Water! (Why?)
Be careful of what goes into
the water!
Become educated! Share
information!