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 …

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.

If one or more tax lots covered under the proposal do not front a sanitary or storm sewer, the applicant must comply with requirements under applicable local law and building code …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sanitary violations displayed in red text are the most critical violations. Examples of sanitary violations include food being held at an unsafe temperature and evidence of mice.

Statement of Basis and Purpose of Proposed Rule edures for sanitary inspections of food service establishments (“FSEs”). The Department is proposing to amend Chapter 23 p imarily to …

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 …