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.

Watershed Education Program

The Westchester Watershed Education Program offers educators resources to create or enhance water-quality monitoring and education programs. Simultaneously, Westchester County residents can learn about protecting their watersheds and what actions they can take to help preserve clean water and healthy ecosystems.

Keep Westchester Water H2OK

What we do on land, eventually affects our water resources. We all can and should help keep our local water clean.

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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