Water and Air Quality

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Whether it is the water we drink or the water in which we swim, our water is a precious resource that must be protected. The county works with federal, state, and New York City agencies to preserve our waterways, including the Long Island Sound, the Hudson River and our reservoirs. Many non-profit agencies play a major part in this effort as well. Find out what you can do to keep our waters clean.

Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District

The Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District develops and implements a program of soil, water and related natural resources conservation. Members include environmental professional staff of the Westchester County Department of Planning and a seven-member citizen Board of Directors.

Aquatic Restoration

The Westchester County Department of Planning and the Soil and Water Conservation District have ongoing projects to restore various streams and habitats in the county. As more resources are restored, water quality will continue to improve and a more diverse community of plants and animals will be established.

Bronx River Watershed Coalition

The Bronx River Watershed Coalition was formed to improve water quality in the Bronx River. A comprehensive management plan lays out a strategy for limiting the amount of pollution entering the river and its tributaries via stormwater runoff.

Keep Westchester Water H2OK

By taking a few extra moments to follow some of the suggestions made in these pages you can help to keep our local water clean. That way our children and their children's children can fill their glasses to the top, right from the tap.

Citizen Volunteer Monitoring Program

Volunteers learn how to monitor water quality in the county’s streams, rivers, ponds and lakes. They form teams and collect data for an interactive database accessible to the public via the county Web site.

Yonkers Plant Meets High Environmental Standards

The Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant is the first wastewater treatment plant in the state to receive its ISO 14001 certification based on ongoing efforts to maintain the highest environmental compliance.

Mercury

Learn about mercury and the county’s many programs to properly dispose of this toxic substance. Even a small amount of mercury can be harmful to people, pets, and the environment.

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