Conclusions

Overall, the City has successfully satisfied the obligations specified in the 2007 FAD. For most programs, the City has met deadlines and, at times, even exceeded expectations. NYSDOH and EPA believe that the City has a comprehensive and robust watershed protection program, which, overall, is being effectively implemented by the City and its partners. The City continues to provide drinking water to NYC and upstate consumers that meets all requirements of the Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR).