The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is monitoring aging infrastructure issues in New York City and receiving expert commentary from the Environmental Defense Fund regarding flood risk.
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Updated Aug 3
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is monitoring aging infrastructure issues in New York City and receiving expert commentary from the Environmental Defense Fund regarding flood risk.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Aging drainage infrastructure at the Great New York State Fairgrounds cannot handle intense rainfall.Sub-event
- Untreated wastewater and combined sewer overflows from New York City are entering the Hudson River, leading to advisories and classification changes.Sub-event
NYSDEC monitors NYC aging infrastructure and receives expert input from EDF on flood risk.1 source
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The entities involved
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
New York's state-level environmental regulator
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New York City
most populous city in the United States
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