Any time a project requires connecting to a city sewer, DEP must approve that the sewer can accept the storm and/or sanitary discharge. A sewer certification is required for any new connection to a city …

Wastewater is the mixture of used water and waste (sometimes it’s called “sanitary waste” or “sewage”) that flows down the drain or toilet from our homes and businesses.

Since 2010, New York City has required restaurants to post letter grades that correspond to scores received from sanitary inspections. An inspection score of 0 to 13 is an A, 14 to 27 points is a B, and …

Backflow prevention devices are an important component of our drinking water protection program and are legally mandated under the New York State Sanitary Code and the Rules of the City of New York …

Minimize the exposure of building materials, building products, construction wastes, trash, landscape materials, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, detergents, sanitary waste and other materials present …

It is mandatory for homeowners to ensure their downspouts (rain gutters) are disconnected from the City’s sanitary sewer system. These connections are not allowed under New York City’s Rules …

Discharges to sanitary and combined sewers are subject to approval from the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (see above Dewatering WQCA for Discharges Over 10,000 Gallons Per Day).

The sanitary conditions of New York City’s streets has effects beyond general quality of life: during flash flood conditions like those experienced on September 1, 2021 when Tropical Storm Ida hit the City, …

Sanitary violations are issued when the safety of the food being prepared and served is threatened. Sanitary violations displayed in red text are the most critical violations.

Self-Inspection Tools for Operators: Guide to Condition Levels (PDF) Enforcement Guidelines (PDF) Changes to Inspection Fines for Restaurants: Fixed Fines and New Fine Waiver for Sanitary …